Teachers use the Point SystemTM of Instruction. A “point” is a specific skill or essential concept; it is an outcome-based learning objective. Each point is very specific; it helps teachers focus on exactly what they will teach and helps students focus on exactly what they will learn. A teacher lists points for a lesson on the board thereby showing students what they will learn and be tested on. A typical lesson covers three to four points. The points are taught, one at a time, through teacher-centered instruction: explanation, presentations, examples, and questioning. This is followed by a written activity to check understanding, such as an exercise, an application, or a definition.