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Answer Key

Directions:

1. You will need to print a hardcopy of both sets of readings: “Bloom’s Taxonomy” and “Writing Learning Outcomes for Lessons.”

2. Please also download and print one or both of the developmental benchmark links provided to you.

3. Read each question and answer.

4. Use your notes if you need to.

5. Click onto the next link to check your answers.

1. What is the format for writing objectives? (the words we say prior to writing the actual objective)

“At the end of this lesson, the children/students will be able to:

1. list 3 concepts that make an objective measurable.

2. identify objectives that are written correctly.

2. Objectives are about what children are _learning______________, not what they are ________doing________________.

3. What does DAP mean?

Developmentally Appropriate Practice: This means that everything we do with children needs to be developmentally within their range according to standard developmental benchmarks. This includes the objectives, assessments, materials, strategies, and activities we use with children.

4. What are the three words you should never use when writing outcomes/objectives?

Learn, know and understand

5. List 3 words to use from Bloom’s Taxonomy from the 2 lower levels that are measurable.

Choose any 3 from the Bloom’s list that are under the Knowledge or Comprehension headings. Do not use words which may not be measurable-such as demonstrate, check, or prepare. If you are unsure if the words you chose are measurable, please contact me.

6. List 3 words to use from Bloom’s Taxonomy from the 4 upper levels that are measurable.

Choose any 3 from the Bloom’s list that are under the Application, Analysis, Synthesis, or Evaluation headings. Do not use words which may not be measurable-such as believe, challenge, or research. If you are unsure if the words you chose are measurable, please contact me.

7. Objectives must be _clear_____, ______specific___, and ______measurable______ to be accurate and assessable.

8. Measurable means it can be objectively assessed.

9. It is difficult to make an objective too specific, but using the word, _____and____, oftentimes signals you should have _2_______ objectives.

10. Having more than ___3____ outcomes is not advised for most lessons, especially for the ages we work with.

Now, decide if each example below is a measurable objective/outcome. Circle yes or no.

1. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to demonstrate an understanding of magnets. Yes/No Understanding makes it not be measurable.

2. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to classify leaves according to their shapes. Yes/No

3. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to cut on the lines of the shape provided. Yes/No Since cutting is the skill here to be learned, it is fine as an outcome. If the objective had read, At the end of this lesson, the child will cut and paste a card for Mother’s Day, that is what they are doing and is not a measurable objective.

4. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to make a collage about their family. Yes/No Again, making a collage is what they are doing. The obj is about what they are learning (about family). So the obj might be At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to show characteristics about their family through the construction of a collage.

5. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to learn how to share toys. Yes/No This is too broad and the word learn makes it not be measurable. What do you mean by share? And how do you measure that? It’s not possible. You could say, At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to tell about a time they shared a toy with a friend. Now the obj is clear, specific and measurable. The word tell is descriptive and measurable.

6. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to play a simple song of 4 different notes on the recorder. Yes/No This is a music goal and it is measurable.

7. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to add simple sums up to 10. Yes/No Add is the verb and the rest of the statement makes it clear and measurable.

8. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to follow 2 step directions. Yes/No

9. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to compare and contrast farm animals and zoo animals. Yes/No

10. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to construct a bridge which will hold the weight of 100 pennies. Yes/No

11. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to list 4 character traits about the main character of the story. Yes/No

Now look at each objective and the age placed next to it. Decide if each is developmentally appropriate for each objective. Circle yes or no.

1. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to demonstrate an understanding of magnets. 4 years old Yes/No This would also be ok for Kindergarten or Grade 1.

2. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to classify leaves according to their shapes. Grade 1 Yes/No Or for any higher grade.

3. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to cut on the lines of the shape provided. Kindergarten Yes/No This is developmentally the first year you should use it. Some 4’s can cut on lines, but many cannot.

4. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to make a collage about their family. Grade 2 Yes/No Most children could not make a collage without assistance prior to Grade 2.

5. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to learn how to share toys. 3 years old Yes/No This is better for 4’s, but even some Kindergarteners still have trouble with this. We begin at 3, but it is not mastered there.

6. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to play a simple song of 4 different notes on the recorder. Grade 3 Yes/No Or any grade above

7. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to add simple sums up to 10. Kindergarten Yes/No Also appropriate for Grade 1

8. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to follow 2 step directions. 4 Year olds Yes/No Also appropriate for Kindergarten.

9. At the end of this lesson, the child will be able to compare and contrast farm animals and zoo animals. 3 year olds Yes/No Could also use for 4’s and Kindergarten.

10. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to construct a bridge which will hold the weight of 100 pennies. Grade 2 Yes/No Or any grade above

11. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to list 4 character traits about the main character of the story. Grade 1 Yes/No Could do at kindergarten as a whole class, independently Grade 1 and above.