Which of the following objectives would be considered vague to most classroom teachers?
A)Given a ruler and a piece of string, the student will be able to measure the length of the string to the nearest centimeter.
B)Given a third-degree polynomial, the student will be able to determine its roots.
C)Given a set of algebra tiles, the student will demonstrate the geometric meaning of the distributive property.
D)Given a geoboard, the student will demonstrate an understanding of triangles.
E)Given a geometric sequence, the student will extend the pattern and generate a formula describing the sequence.

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Option D is considered vague because "demonstrate an understanding of triangles" is not specific about what aspects of triangles the student should understand or how this understanding should be demonstrated. The other options provide clear, measurable outcomes.

Which of the Following Objectives Would Be Considered Vague to Most