Lesson planner · classroom toolsSuccess Criteria Builder
Type the learning objective and the steps or features of good work. Get WILF success criteria, an "I can" checklist and a printable sheet for self- and peer-assessment.
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What are success criteria?
Success criteria are the steps or features that show a student has met the learning objective. They turn "write a persuasive letter" into checkable points such as "state my opinion in the first sentence" and "give three reasons", so students can judge their own work.
Two kinds of success criteria
- Process (steps): for procedures, such as "line up the place values, add the ones, regroup if needed".
- Product (features): for open tasks, such as "uses paragraphs, uses a range of sentence openers".
WALT and WILF
WALT (We Are Learning To) shares the objective; WILF (What I'm Looking For) lists the success criteria. They're common in UK primary schools and increasingly used in the US.
Tips
- Keep it to three to five criteria.
- Write them with students: show a strong example and ask what makes it good.
- Use them for feedback: "You've met criteria 1 and 2; now look at 3."
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a learning objective and success criteria?
The objective says what students are learning; the success criteria say how they (and you) will know they have learned it.
How many success criteria should a lesson have?
Usually three to five. More than that is hard for students to keep in mind.
What does WILF mean?
"What I'm Looking For", a heading for the success criteria.