A Self-Assessment about Observable, Measurable Verbs

Self-Assessment

Measurable Objectives

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Question 1/10

Select the verb below that is NOT observable:

Comprehend

Discuss

Differentiate

Question 2/10

Select the verb to the right that is measurable:

Determine

Calculate

Learn

Question 3/10

Which of the options below uses an observable/measurable verb?

Students will be able to categorize the different types of plants.

Students will understand how paper is made.

Students will comprehend the order of operations.

Question 4/10

Which of the learning targets reflects a measurable goal?

I will learn how to do CPR.

I know how to do CPR.

I can demonstrate CPR procedures.

Question 5/10

Students will be able to critique a five-paragraph essay draft. Is this objective observable and measurable?

Yes

No

Which assessment below is a valid assessment of that objective?

Question 6/10

Students will be able to translate English setnences to Spanish using past tense.

A quiz on students' understanding of a Spanish recording of past-tense statements.

A writing activity in which students explain in Spanish what they did after school yesterday.

A worksheet in which students convert Spanish present-tense verbs into past tense.

Question 7/10

Which objective below is NOT observable or measurable?

Students will be able to solve quadratic equations.

Students will be able to assess a partner's essay draft.

Students will demonstrate comprehension of the electoral college.

Question 8/10

Which of the following objectives IS observable and measurable?

Students will learn how to use a protractor.

Students will correctly use a protractor.

Students will understand how to measure angles.

Question 9/10

Which of the following objectives uses the verb demonstrate in an observable way?

Students will demonstrate knowledge about the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Students will demonstrate American sign language.

Students will demonstrate understanding of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Question 10/10

Which of the following objectives is measurable?

Students will diagram a compound-complex sentence.

Students will appreciate the value of poetry.

Students will contemplate the aesthetics of Renaissance drama.

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