What are learning intentions?

Learning intentions are descriptions of what learners should know, understand and be able to do by the end of a learning period or unit.  Learning intentions are the basis for tracking student progress,  providing feedback and assessing achievement.

Benefits of Communicating Clear Learning Intentions

• Ensure all students know what they are going to learn and where they are heading. 
• Provide guidance to teachers on what their chosen teaching and learning activities are seeking to achieve.
• Ensure the focus is not solely on what students need to accomplish (do) but also on what they need to know and understand. 
• Provide the basis for feedback and reduce discrepancies between current student understanding and intended learning.
• Assist students and teachers in tracking and assessing student progress.
• Help teachers understand the impact of their teaching and learning activities, and when they may need  to adapt or change these.