Be Blooming SMART!

What does SWBAT stand for?

• Students Will Be Able To

• Students With Bright Academic Talents

• Students Willing to Achieve Better

• Students With Better Academic Techniques

Answer explanation

SWBAT stands for Students Will Be Able To

Which of the following are components of an effective lesson objective?

• Audience

• Behavior

• Criteria

• Constraint

• Frequency

Answer explanation

An effective lesson objective includes the audience, behavior, criteria, and constraint as components.

What does SMART goals stand for?

• Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

• Sensible, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

• Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

• Strategic, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Answer explanation

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

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.

Answer explanation

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

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

• True

• False

• Only on Thursday

Answer explanation

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

You should always make sure your objectives are at grade level, regardless of whether your students can achieve those objectives.

• True

• 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!

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

• True

• False

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.

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

• Understanding

• Creating

• Evaluating

Answer explanation

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

Which of the following is an 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.

Answer explanation

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

What does the S in SMART stand for?

• Sarcastic

• Simple

• Sample

• Specific

Answer explanation

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