One of your standards focuses on place value (such as understanding that 21 is two 10’s and one 1, whereas 12 is one 10 and two 1s). So, you decide to do several lessons on place value. Which of the following planning decisions does your thinking best illustrate?

a. Identifying topics
b. Specifying learning objectives
c. Preparing and organizing learning activities
d. Planning for assessment

a. Identifying topics