Which option is NOT a stated project goal?

• A. Identify characteristics of reliable Websites
• B. Compare electronic and print media
• C. Parents will be aware of project goals and expectations
• D. Demonstrate mastery with a multiple-choice test

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is telling what students will actually do or learn as part of the project, rather than how their learning will be measured. A project goal states an outcome for students—what knowledge, skills, or understanding they will gain. For example, identifying characteristics of reliable Websites describes a learning outcome about evaluating sources, and comparing electronic and print media describes analyzing different formats and their implications. Including parents by ensuring they are aware of project goals and expectations reflects a goal about communication and collaboration with families, another learning-related outcome.

The statement about demonstrating mastery with a multiple-choice test is about how you will assess learning, not a learning objective itself. It’s the tool used to check whether the goals were met, but it isn’t a goal students work toward during the project. So that option is not a stated project goal.