Plan development: Writing measurable and observable goals and outcomes

Writing the goals that are observable and measurable. Something is observable when you can actually witness it or see it occurring. It is measurable when it can be counted or expressed in numbers.

The following are examples of goal statements. One statement is both observable and measurable, the other is not. Click on the statement that is observable and measurable.

Statement Set # 1:

Statement Set # 1:

When entering the break room, June will get along with coworkers and be sociable.
When entering the break room, June will greet coworkers by making eye contact and saying hello.

Statement Set # 2:

Statement Set # 2:

When given a choice of three items during grocery shopping, Erasmus will select one item and put it in the shopping cart.
Erasmus will make choices at the grocery store and help out with shopping.

Statement Set # 3:

Statement Set # 3:

Steven will call the clinic before taking his pills if his blood pressure is 140/85 or higher.
Steven will call the clinic before taking his pills if his blood pressure does not look good.

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