Backward Planning Tool for Teachers | Free Interactive Lesson Design Template
The 4-Box Backward Planning Tool
Plan with clarity. Teach without panic. Nothing is saved.
No login • No storage • No tracking
Why This Tool Works
- Outcome defines the destination.
- Evidence proves learning happened.
- Experience prepares students to succeed.
- Alignment check prevents busywork.
Setup
Paste your course SLO, standard, or objective statement here (if you’re using one).
1) The End First — Learning Outcome
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to… (measurable)
✔ Can I see/hear them do it? ✔ Does it use a measurable verb?
2) The Proof — Evidence of Learning
How will you know they can do it?
✔ Does the evidence measure the same verb as the outcome?
3) The Path — Learning Experience
What practice + instruction will prepare students to succeed?
✔ If an activity doesn’t prepare students for the evidence, cut it.
4) The Reality Check — Alignment Review
- Does the assessment/evidence measure the outcome?
- Do the activities prepare students for the evidence?
- Is the outcome observable and measurable?
Build + Export (no data stored)
Privacy note: This tool does not store or send your data. Email uses your device’s mail app via a mailto link.