STEP Section 2

Why are standards-based objectives essential to unit planning?

• They provide a clear road map for educational targets

• They make teaching easier

• They reduce the need for assessments

• They help in classroom management

What should align with your standards and objectives?

• Only pre-assessments

• Only post-assessments

• Both pre and post assessments

• Neither pre nor post assessments

What is the first step in developing a unit?

• Creating lesson plans

• Aligning standards and objectives

• Conducting assessments

• Teaching the unit

What is important to include in measurable objectives?

• The teacher's opinion

• The student's opinion

• The ability to observe and measure student progress

• The classroom environment

What is a key characteristic of a specific and attainable objective?

• It is vague and open-ended.

• It includes a clear topic and measurable criteria.

• It does not require any sources.

• It is not time-bound.

Why might students struggle with a non-specific objective?

• They have too much guidance.

• They lack clear criteria for measuring success.

• They have too many resources.

• They are not interested in the topic.

What is a benefit of having clear and measurable objectives in a lesson plan?

• It allows for more flexibility in teaching methods.

• It helps in tracking student progress effectively.

• It reduces the need for classroom resources.

• It makes lesson planning unnecessary.

How can teachers ensure that their objectives are attainable?

• By setting very high expectations.

• By aligning them with students' current skill levels.

• By avoiding any form of assessment.

• By making them as broad as possible.

What is a common pitfall when creating objectives for a unit?

• Making them too specific and detailed.

• Not aligning them with educational standards.

• Including too many measurable criteria.

• Focusing too much on student interests.