Specific, measurable statements describing what students should be able to know or do upon completion of instruction are called what?

• A. Curriculum
• B. Learning Objectives
• C. Inquiry-Based Learning
• D. School Library Media Specialist

Answer: (B)

The main idea is defining what students should be able to know or do after instruction in specific, measurable terms. Those precise statements are called learning objectives. They spell out observable performances or skills and often include the condition under which the task will be performed and the criterion for success, such as “explain the causes of the Civil War” or “solve two-step equations with 90% accuracy.” This makes it possible to plan teaching activities and assess progress consistently.

Curriculum refers to the overall plan of content to be taught across a course or grade level, outlining topics and skills but not necessarily the exact, observable outcomes. Inquiry-Based Learning describes a teaching approach that centers on student questions and investigations rather than a type of goal statement. A School Library Media Specialist is a professional role within the school library, not a description of student learning targets.