Which statement is the most measurable school-improvement objective?

Correct answer: Raise benchmark attainment to 68% by March. “Raise benchmark attainment to 68% by March” has a specific target and a deadline, so it is measurable.

• Improve overall reading achievement substantially by March. “Substantially” is vague and cannot be checked.
• Encourage more learners to engage actively in reading. “Encourage more learners” has no target or measure.
• Make the school reading programme more effective this year. “More effective” has no target or measure.