1. Behavioral Objectives
Purpose
3 Parts
The purpose of a learning objective is to communicate intended result.

2. Purpose
The purpose of a learning objective is to communicate intended result.
A well-constructed learning objective should leave little room for doubt about what is intended.

3. Contains three parts
Behavioral Verb
Condition
Criteria

4. Behavioral Verb
an action word that describes an observable student behavior

5. Condition
a statement that describes the conditions under which the behavior is to be performed

6. Criteria
a statement that specifies how well the student must perform the behavior
How well can mean
Form - or the critical cue - and or,
Number of times (quantitative) - and or,
Qualitative (automatic, concentrates, can not perform) such as in a rubric score

7. Example 1
Student will self propel wheelchair from the gym door to the locker room door without assistance everyday.

8. Example 2
Student will walk holding partners forearm from locker room to squad line every P.E. class.

9. Example 3
Student will walk down the stairs unassisted using the handrail to get to PE class everyday.

10. Let’s do Together
Student will step automatically with opposite foot while throwing a pretend ball overhand during the visual check.
Student will demonstrate side to target while striking a foam ball with a foam paddle against the wall during the partner check 4 out of 5 times.