Which term describes the explicit outcomes a learner should achieve?

• A. Learning Outcomes
• B. Summative Statement
• C. Controlled Conditions
• D. Designated Assessor

Answer: (A)

In education, the explicit targets a learner is expected to achieve are called learning outcomes. They spell out what the learner should know, do, or value by the end of a unit or course and are written so they can be observed and measured. This makes them the best fit for describing clear, trackable goals that guide both teaching and assessment.

The other terms relate to different aspects: a summative statement focuses on the overall result or judgment at the end of learning, not the specific goals themselves; controlled conditions describe the environment under which an assessment is carried out; a designated assessor refers to who marks or judges the work, not what the learner is expected to achieve.