Which statement defines a learning objective?

• A. A broader outcome that requires a set of skills after the learning process.
• B. A goal achieved through the attainment of a skill, knowledge, or both, and that can be observed or measured.
• C. A plan for procuring training materials.
• D. A method for evaluating student grades.

Answer: (B)

Learning objectives are clear statements of what a learner should be able to do, know, or value by the end of a lesson, and they must be observable and measurable. This makes it possible to assess whether the learner has achieved the objective. The statement that defines a learning objective describes a goal achieved through the attainment of a skill, knowledge, or both, and that can be observed or measured. It captures both what the learner is aiming to do and how you will know they’ve done it.

The other ideas describe broader outcomes, plans for materials, or methods of grading rather than the specific, testable end state for the learner.