Be Blooming SMART!

Front

What does SWBAT stand for?

Back

Students Will Be Able To

Answer explanation

SWBAT stands for Students Will Be Able To

Front

What does SMART goals stand for?

Back

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound' which represents the acronym SMART goals.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a good objective?

• SWBAT practice adding two-digit numbers with regrouping.
• SWBAT understand the relationship between multiplication and division.
• SWBAT read the textbook.
• SWBAT identify the main points of a short story.

Back

SWBAT identify the main points of a short story.

Answer explanation

The example of a good objective is 'SWBAT identify the main points of a short story' because it is specific and measurable.

Front

You should always post a student-friendly version of your lesson objective(s).

Back

True

Answer explanation

True - Posting a student-friendly version of the lesson objective helps students understand what they are expected to learn. Even on Monday!

Front

Should you always make sure your objectives are at grade level, regardless of whether your students can achieve those objectives?

Back

False

Answer explanation

The statement is false because objectives should be set based on students' abilities and not just at grade level. Remember, a SMART goal is Achievable!

Front

You should always be able to assess whether students have achieved the learning objective.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True, because it is important to be able to assess whether students have achieved the learning objective in order to measure their progress and understanding.

Front

Which of the following is higher-order thinking in Bloom’s Taxonomy?

Understanding

,

Creating

,

Evaluating

Back

Creating

Answer explanation

Creating is the higher-order thinking in Bloom's Taxonomy as it involves generating new ideas, products, or ways of viewing things.

Front

Example of a measurable objective:

• SWBAT understand the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces.
• SWBAT appreciate the beauty of nature.
• SWBAT solve two-step word problems using addition and subtraction.

Back

SWBAT solve two-step word problems using addition and subtraction.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'SWBAT solve two-step word problems using addition and subtraction' because it is specific and measurable.

Front

What does the S in SMART stand for?

Back

Specific

Answer explanation

The 'S' in SMART stands for Specific, meaning a goal must be focused.

Front

What topic would you most like to see in a future PD to help support our EAL students? Options: Differentiation and Scaffolding, Strategies, Cooperative and Collaborative Learning, Authentic vs. Traditional Assessments, Universal Design for Learning, Coteaching Strategies (Including TA/Teacher Partnerships)

Back

undefined