What characterizes a quantified goal?

A quantified goal is characterized by its ability to be measured. This means it includes specific, numerical indicators that allow progress and outcomes to be assessed objectively. For instance, a goal such as "increase student reading levels by 20% over the next year" provides a clear metric for evaluation—allowing educators to track achievements through assessments and data analysis.

In contrast, goals described in qualitative terms lack the concrete metrics needed for measurement (which would align with the first option), and those that cannot be evaluated over time do not provide the necessary framework to gauge progress or success (relating to the second option). Goals based solely on subjective opinions miss the measurement aspect entirely, making it difficult to determine if the objective has been reached or to what extent improvement has occurred.

Thus, the most defining characteristic of a quantified goal is its measurability, which enables informed decision-making and targeted actions to enhance educational outcomes.