Writing Objectives: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Name: Group:
Read each context and learning objective. Then, put a check in the box that best describes
each learning objective: Good, Bad or Ugly. Remember to consider Audience, Behavior,
Condition, and Degree.
Next, fix the objective, as necessary. Make sure that behaviors are measureable and
observable. Behaviors must contain strong, active verbs.
Good Bad Ugly
Objective (has all ABCD (is missing 1 (is missing 2 or
components; uses component; few more components;
active verbs) active verbs) no active verbs)
1. Demonstrate understanding of
more advanced discourse such
as comparison-contrast and
cause-effect.
What component was missing?
Revised objective, as necessary:
2. To pass this course, you must be
able to know how to correctly use
the grammar tenses covered in
class with an average of 73%, or
higher, on all tests.
What component was missing?
Revised objective, as necessary:
3. Before exiting this level, students
will be able to give directions to
and from specified locations on a
map with a score of 32 points or
higher on the task rubric.
What component was missing?
Revised objective, as necessary: