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SMART Learning Objectives: Remember that effective learning objectives should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Start with action verbs that clearly describe what students will be able to do.

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Bloom's Levels:6 levels
Standards Required:Exactly 2
Grade Coverage:K-12

Writing Effective Learning Objectives

SMART Framework

Specific

Clearly define what students will learn or do. Avoid vague terms like "understand" or "know."

Measurable

Use action verbs that can be observed and assessed. Examples: analyze, create, compare, solve.

Achievable

Set realistic expectations based on student's current level and available time.

Relevant

Align with curriculum standards and meaningful learning outcomes.

Time-bound

Specify when the learning will be demonstrated: "by the end of the lesson" or "after completing the unit."

Strong Action Verbs

RECOMMENDED (Observable)

analyzecreatecomparedemonstrateevaluateexplainidentifysolve

AVOID (Too Vague)

understandknowlearnappreciatebe aware of

Examples: Weak vs. Strong Learning Objectives

Weak Example

"Students will understand fractions."

Problems: Vague verb, no measurement criteria, no specific outcome

Strong Example

"By the end of the lesson, students will be able to compare and order fractions with like denominators using visual models and explain their reasoning."

Strengths: Specific action, measurable outcome, clear timeframe, aligned with standards

Bloom's Taxonomy in Practice

Six Levels of Cognitive Learning

Use this hierarchy to create objectives at appropriate cognitive levels

6

CREATE

Produce new or original work

Verbs: design, construct, develop, author, investigate
Example: "Create a poster showing the water cycle"
5

EVALUATE

Justify a decision or course of action

Verbs: judge, argue, defend, critique, support
Example: "Evaluate the effectiveness of renewable energy"
4

ANALYZE

Draw connections among ideas

Verbs: compare, organize, examine, question
Example: "Compare the causes of WWI and WWII"
3

APPLY

Use information in new situations

Verbs: execute, implement, solve, use, demonstrate
Example: "Apply the Pythagorean theorem to find distance"
2

UNDERSTAND

Explain ideas or concepts

Verbs: classify, describe, discuss, explain, summarize
Example: "Explain the process of photosynthesis"
1

REMEMBER

Recall facts and basic concepts

Verbs: define, duplicate, list, memorize, recall, state
Example: "List the planets in our solar system"

💡 Teaching Tip

Aim for a balance across Bloom's levels in your lesson planning. While foundational knowledge (Remember/Understand) is important, higher-order thinking skills (Analyze/Evaluate/Create) lead to deeper learning and better retention.

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