Evaluation of Goals, Subgoals, and Objectives. evaluated (validated) in their formative stages by Goals, subgoals, and objectives are 1. analysis of the needs of society 2. analysis of the needs of the individual 3. referring the goals, subgoals, and objectives to various groups 4. referring the goals, subgoals, and objectives to subject matter specialists 5. use of previous summative data Curriculum planners must make their own analyses of whether a given goal, sub- goal, or objective meets the needs of society and of the learners. They should seek the judgments of students (if they are mature enough), teachers, parents, and other lay peo- ple and should further consult subject matter specialists to determine whether a given