Which of the following is NOT a component of a well-constructed objective?

• A. Performance or behavior
• B. Criteria
• C. Short-term planning
• D. Conditions

Answer: (C)

A well-constructed objective centers on what the learner will do, under what conditions, and to what standard of performance. The observable behavior specifies the action the learner will demonstrate. The criteria define how well that action must be performed to be considered acceptable. The conditions describe the context, tools, or limitations under which the performance occurs. Short-term planning is about organizing instructional steps to reach the objective, not part of the objective statement itself. Therefore, the option describing short-term planning is not a component of the objective.