What does a strong Week 1 Learning Outcome look like?

• A. A baseline skill assessment scheduled for Week 2
• B. A list of topics to cover
• C. An attendance target
• D. A measurable statement such as, 'Participants will identify at least three MSR safety hazards in given scenarios.'

Answer: (D)

A strong Week 1 Learning Outcome is a clear, observable statement of what participants will be able to do, with criteria that show when it's met. The example “Participants will identify at least three MSR safety hazards in given scenarios” fits because it specifies the skill (identify hazards), the quantity (at least three), the domain (MSR safety hazards), and the context (in given scenarios). This makes the outcome testable and gives both instruction and assessment a concrete target.

The other options don’t express an observable learner performance. Scheduling a baseline skill assessment for Week 2 is about when you evaluate learning, not what learners will demonstrate. A list of topics to cover is a content outline, not an observable action. An attendance target concerns participation, not the learning product.