A statement of knowledge or skills that student should master after instruction, is known as :

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An instructional objective is a clear and concise statement that describes what a student should be able to do after completing a period of instruction. It focuses on the specific knowledge, skills, or behaviors that the student is expected to master. This aligns perfectly with the question's description of "a statement of knowledge or skills that student should master after instruction." Instructional objectives are designed to be measurable and observable, allowing educators to assess whether students have achieved the desired learning outcomes.

Here's why the other options are incorrect:

1.  **A content analysis:** A content analysis is a research method used to systematically analyze the content of communication, such as texts, images, or videos. It's not a statement of what a student should master after instruction. It's a method for analyzing existing content, not defining learning goals.

2.  **An individualized educational programme (IEP):** An IEP is a plan developed for students with disabilities, outlining their specific educational needs and the supports and services they will receive. While an IEP *includes* instructional objectives, the IEP itself is a broader document encompassing various aspects of the student's education, not just the statement of skills to be mastered.

3.  **General Aims:** General aims are broad, overarching goals for education. They are often abstract and not easily measurable. While important for guiding the overall direction of education, they lack the specificity required to define what a student should master *after* a particular instruction. Instructional objectives are much more specific and directly tied to instruction than general aims.