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This document will provide faculty with foundational knowledge of building measurable learning objectives to aid in
creating assignments and assessments.
Measurable learning objectives serve as a foundation, providing many benefits for both faculty and student. For faculty,
they help define specifically what students should be able to do by the end of the course; assist in planning coordinating
learning activities; and help in the formation of appropriate assessments to determine performance and competency.
For students, measurable objectives help emphasize major points, assist them in measuring their competency, and help
them to study more efficiently. The unit/module/week objectives will guide students in achieving the broader course
goals.
There are three components in a learning objective.
1) behavior/action verb
2) condition/ activity
3) criteria/standard
Terms that are vague and difficult to measure or assess by an activity should be avoided. Ask yourself how you will be
able to measure the degree of competency when choosing an action verb. Verbs can be categorized by the domains of
learning as described by Benjamin Bloom and associates (Blooms Taxonomy). To help you determine the best action
verb, use this phrase “At the end of this module, students will be able to…”
Use the charts below to choose an action verb and give you an idea of possible activities that align with the action verb.
Domain of
learning
Remember
Task
facts, terms, and basic concepts
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question and answer sessions;
workbooks or worksheets;
Define
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Describe
Locate
Identify
Understand
Apply
comprehension of facts and
concepts
• Categorize
• Convert
• Paraphrase
• Estimate
• Classify
• Explain
• Rephrase
• Compare
• Outline
• Summarize
• Contrast
• Relate
• Translate
• Interpret
• Tag
• Defend
solve problems by applying
knowledge, facts or rules
• Implement
• Solve
• Change
• Apply
• Build
• Model
• Organize
• Construct
• Utilize
• Plan
• Choose
• Modify
• Prepare
• Graph
• Predict
debate, small group projects;
making predictions or estimates;
case studies; graphing;
experiment data; charting; apply
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programmed instruction; games and
puzzles ; information search; finding
definitions , memory games, quizzes
Domain
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Task
Analyze
giving examples ; paraphrasing;
journaling
concept to own; work;
reflection; discussion; forums;
wikis; debates; role playing;
brainstorming; problem solving
Evaluate
Create
analyze information, find
evidence, make inferences,
classification
compile and synthesize
present, defend opinions and
make informed judgments
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Sample
Uses
develop a survey; create an
abstract for research paper;
organize information in chart or
diagram form; case studies; videos;
reading; generating criteria for
evaluation; problem Identification
Organize
Integrate
Quantify
Diagram
Deconstruct
Outline
Extrapolate
Analyze
Compare
Relate
Contrast
Examine
Simplify
Classify
Dissect
Identify
Test
Distinguish
Categorize
Build
Compose
Design
Formulate
Plan
Solve
Combine
Construct
Develop
Invent
Predict
Test
Compile
Create
Estimate
Modify
Prepare
Theorize
Justify
Argue
Critique
Summarize
Hypothesize
debate; journals; lists; case studies;
wiki’s; discussion forums; peer
assessment; research; media;
interviews; moderate
Justify
Prove
Measure
Support
Defend
Explain
Prioritize
Recommend
Value
Compare
Disprove
Assess
Design
Plan
Invent
Make
Publish
Produce
Assemble
Modify
Synthesize
Formulate
Devise
Appraise
discussion forum; wiki; peer;
assessment; case studies; chart;
survey; plan; create or invent
something