SoSci Workshop 1

What is the primary purpose of a learning objective?

• To outline classroom activities

• To make student learning visible and measurable

• To fulfill administrative requirements

• To create assessment criteria

When writing learning objectives, which stem is commonly used?

• Students will understand…

• The objective is to…

• By the end of this lesson…

• We are learning to…

What is a good time allocation for the 'Input' section in a one-hour lesson?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of effective success criteria?

• Must be concrete

• Must be theoretical

• Must be easily measurable

• Must be yes/no answerable

What is the primary purpose of a starter/do now activity?

• To assess student knowledge

• To take attendance

• To introduce new concepts

• To warm up and transition into the lesson

How long should a starter activity typically take in a lesson?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

Which curriculum needs to be taught in NZ Schools?

• Refreshed Social Sciences Curriculum

• Social Sciences in the New Zealand Curriculum (2007)

• Aotearoa New Zealand Histories

• Social Sciences in the New Zealand Curriculum (2025)

What is generally a good number of main learning activities in a standard lesson?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Where should all planning start?

• With the textbook

• With the curriculum

• With student interests

• With assessment tasks

What is the key difference between learning objectives and success criteria?

• Learning objectives focus on what students are doing, success criteria on outcomes

• Learning objectives are measurable, success criteria are theoretical

• Learning objectives state the learning aim, success criteria show evidence of achievement

• Learning objectives are for teachers, success criteria are for students