Learning Progression Designer

Create a learning progression for [SKILL OR CONCEPT] that maps
how students develop understanding from [STARTING POINT] to
[MASTERY LEVEL].

Subject: [SUBJECT AREA]
Grade span: [BEGINNING GRADE] through [ENDING GRADE]
Standards: [RELEVANT STANDARDS]

For each stage of the progression, include:
1. What students can do at this stage
2. Common misconceptions at this stage
3. Key instructional moves to advance to the next stage
4. Assessment evidence that shows a student is at this stage
5. Sample student work descriptions (what proficiency looks like)

Also provide:
- Prerequisite skills needed before entering the progression
- Branching points where students may need reteaching
- Extension pathways for students who master concepts quickly
- Connections to related skills or concepts in [SUBJECT]

Purpose: [CURRICULUM MAPPING / INTERVENTION PLANNING / VERTICAL
ALIGNMENT / TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT]