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competency-unpacker

Unpack standards into observable indicators, prerequisites, misconceptions, and success criteria.

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Search Tags:#standards #instruction #curriculum-design #success-criteria #learning-objectives #assessment-design #unpack

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/GarethManning/claude-education-skills --skill competency-unpacker

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: competency-unpacker
Source: https://github.com/GarethManning/claude-education-skills/tree/main/skills/curriculum-assessment/competency-unpacker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GarethManning/claude-education-skills --skill competency-unpacker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Unpack standards into concrete, teachable components by generating observable indicators, prerequisite knowledge and skills, common misconceptions, and multi-level success criteria to guide instruction and assessment.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generates observable indicators (what students DO), prerequisite knowledge and skills, common misconceptions, and multi-level success criteria.
Supports interpretation of curriculum standards and writing learning objectives, lesson planning, and formative assessment design.
Works across subjects and year levels to translate compressed standards into actionable teaching plans.

Quick Start

Unpack the competency descriptor and student level into observable indicators, prerequisites, misconceptions, and four-level success criteria ready for teaching.

Frequently Asked Questions about competency-unpacker

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I unpack curriculum standards into actionable learning objectives?▼

Unpack curriculum standards by breaking them into observable indicators, prerequisite knowledge, common misconceptions, and multi-level success criteria to guide instruction and assessment design.

What is the best way to write success criteria from a competency descriptor?▼

Writing success criteria involves translating a competency descriptor into observable indicators and four-level performance tiers that drive formative assessment and lesson planning across subjects.

How do I identify prerequisite knowledge and common misconceptions for a learning standard?▼

Identify prerequisite knowledge and common misconceptions by unpacking the learning standard into its observable components, revealing what students must already know and where they typically struggle.

Can I use unpacked standards to support backward design and formative assessment planning?▼

Unpacked standards support backward design and formative assessment planning by generating teachable components and multi-level success criteria aligned directly with established curriculum design frameworks.

Does unpacking standards work across different year levels and subjects?▼

Unpacking standards works across all year levels and subjects, translating compressed curriculum standards into actionable teaching plans with observable indicators and prerequisite skills.

What components do I need to design formative assessments from curriculum standards?▼

Designing formative assessments requires unpacking standards into observable indicators, prerequisite skills, common misconceptions, and multi-level success criteria to produce ready-to-teach assessment components.

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