Learning objective
A statement of what pupils should learn in a lesson. Also called a learning intention, WALT (we are learning to) or, in the US, a learning target.
- Also called
- LO
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
- Topic
- Teaching and learning
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Related terms
- Success criteria All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
- The steps or features that show a learning objective has been met, often shared with pupils so they can check their work.
- Learning target United States
- A student-friendly statement of what students will learn in a lesson, often written as I can statements.
- WALT (We are learning to) All four UK nations (details may differ)
- A child-friendly way of sharing a learning objective in primary classrooms.
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