Learning objectives help students by informing them of what?

• A. The location of the next class
• B. The expected performance standards and criteria
• C. The preferred study snacks
• D. The instructor's personal schedule

Answer: (B)

Learning objectives communicate the expected performance standards and criteria students must meet. They set a clear target for what counts as success, showing exactly what skills or outcomes students should demonstrate. When students know these criteria, they can plan their study, self-check their progress, and see how their work will be evaluated, which makes learning and assessment more transparent and aligned. The other options aren’t relevant to learning objectives because they concern logistics like where classes are, snacks, or the instructor’s schedule, not the learning goals and grading expectations.