Question 16

Students will use a calculator to graph linear equations and to identify the slope and the intercepts in 4 out of 5 tries by the end of the first quarter.

This objective is specific as it outlines the exact task of graphing linear equations and identifying slope and intercepts. It is measurable through the criterion of achieving this in 4 out of 5 tries, attainable within the students' capabilities, relevant to their learning progression, and time-bound as it specifies completion by the end of the first quarter.

A) Students will use rubrics to plan, develop, draft, and peer-edit descriptive writing assignments 100 percent of the time.

While this option is specific and measurable, it lacks clarity on the timeframe and the attainability of achieving 100 percent compliance. The comprehensive nature of the tasks makes it challenging for all students to reach this goal consistently.

B) Students will learn to use more effective reading comprehension strategies by the end of the first quarter.

This option lacks specificity regarding what "more effective reading comprehension strategies" entails, making it difficult to measure students' progress accurately. Although it is time-bound, it does not meet the criteria for being specific and measurable.

C) Students will identify unbalanced equations in a handout and will make corrections to equations to create balanced equations by the end of the second quarter.

This objective is specific and time-bound; however, it does not include a measurable component that quantifies the students' success in identifying or correcting the equations. Without a clear measure, it does not fully meet the SMART criteria.

D) Students will use a calculator to graph linear equations and to identify the slope and the intercepts in 4 out of 5 tries by the end of the first quarter.

This objective meets all SMART criteria: it specifies the task, provides a measurable outcome, is attainable, relevant to the students' learning in mathematics, and is bound to a specific timeframe.

Conclusion

Option D is the only choice that fully adheres to the SMART framework, as it describes a specific task with clear metrics for success and a defined timeframe. The other options either lack essential components of specificity, measurability, or attainability, making them less effective as educational objectives.