CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -What this means is that each test item should measure the exact behavior and response stated in the objective.

Detailed explanation-2: -The behavior is generally stated as an action verb, such as: solve, compare, list, explain, evaluate, identify, define. The Criterion (also referred to as Degree) is the standard that is used to measure whether or not the objective has been achieved.

Detailed explanation-3: -Goal-Centered Criteria: The test items and tasks that are performed should match up with the performance and terminal objectives already identified. There needs to be consistency and logical connection to the process identified.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Criteria The criteria part of a learning objective is a declarative statement that describes how well the behavior must be performed to satisfy the intent of the behavioral verb. Usually, criteria are expressed in some minimum number, or as what must be, as a minimum, included in a student response.

Detailed explanation-5: -A well-written objective should meet the following criteria: (1) describe a learning outcome, (2) be student oriented, (3) be observable (or describe an observable product). A well-written objective should describe a learning outcome (e.g., to correctly spell the spelling words on page seventeen).