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Learning Outcomes
Identify the differentiated learning outcomes for the lesson. These should be linked to assessment criteria. Pupil progress/attainment will be measured against how well the pupils have achieved the learning outcomes. Differentiated learning outcomes (linked to assessment criteria) can be informed by prior pupil attainment. Pupils can then be encouraged to develop their learning to achieve 'the next level'.

 Example:

Everyone will make three links between the five pillars of Islam and the way Muslims act (level 3)

Most  of you will describe three ways how Muslim's are influenced by the five pillars of Islam (level 4)

Some of you could describe the five pillars of Islam and explain three different ways they affect the lives of Muslims (Level 5)

Why use learning outcomes?

Learning outcomes are important because they focus on pupil achievement and help teachers design lessons which enable pupils to do well. As important as clear learning objectives are, it is the clarity of learning outcomes which most help pupils make good progress in a lesson. Success criteria are the refinement of the learning outcomes: they provide the detail needed to help pupils understand how to evaluate the quality of their work and improve it.

Assessment for Learning 8 Schools Report, Secondary National Strategy, 2007

Learning Outcomes Practical Strategies