Think Spot F: One Example

Let’s review each of these definitions. You’ve examined what a standard is, as a general statement that represents the information or skills that we expect a child should know or be able to do.

Each standard is further defined by at least 2 benchmarks or statements that tell what the KY Standard looks like in terms of child behaviors. The skills in all benchmarks are necessary to fully define each Standard. The benchmarks may or may not be in developmental order. All are essential to the intent of the KY Standard.

Then, each benchmark is further defined by the developmental continuum. They are predictable but not rigid behaviors that give the general sequence of development for that benchmark. The developmental continua are in developmental order, and further define the behaviors that describe each benchmark.

Lastly, each developmental continuum is further defined by some example behaviors-the examples are not complete lists but are some examples of behaviors that illustrate each developmental continuum.

Here’s a visual representation of these components of each KY Standard.