What is a learning objective and what makes it measurable?

• A. A learning objective is a plan for instructor schedule; it's measurable if it has budget.
• B. A learning objective is only about content covered.
• C. A statement describing an expected learner performance; it must include a concrete verb, conditions, and criteria for success.
• D. A learning objective is the same as a training timetable.

Answer: (C)

A learning objective states what the learner will be able to do after instruction. To be measurable, it should spell out three things: a concrete verb that describes an observable action, the conditions under which the performance occurs (the tools, context, or setting), and the criteria for success (the level of performance or accuracy). This combination lets you assess whether learners actually demonstrated the desired skill.

The best choice fits that description exactly: it describes the expected learner performance and requires a concrete verb, the conditions, and the criteria for success. That clarity makes the objective testable and trackable.

Why the other ideas don’t fit: a plan for instructor schedule or budget is about logistics, not learner outcomes; an objective that’s only about content covered misses the performance aspect needed to judge learning; and equating an objective with a training timetable conflates outcomes with scheduling.