SMART Goal Setting

What does the S in SMART stand for?

• Sarcastic - a goal must say one thing and mean another.
• Simple - a goal must be easy.
• Sample - a goal must be typical.
• Specific - a goal must be focused.

What does the M in SMART stand for?

• Maximum - there are no limits for goals

• Memorable - a goal must be easily remembered

• Measurable - a goal must have some kind of number attached so you have a way to know if you are reaching the goal.

• Mental - you have to be able to think about the goal.

What does the T in SMART stand for?

• Time-bound - the goal must be reached within a specific length of time.
• Thoughtful - a goal must take into account the feelings of others.
• Transferable - a goal should be able to be shared with other people.
• Trust-worthy - a goal should be worthy.
  

What part of SMART is missing? I will read thirty chapter books by the end of this week.

• Not specific enough

• Not time-bound

• Not attainable

• Not measurable

A long term goal typically takes _____________ to reach.

• hours

• days

• a week

• months

A short term goal typically takes ____________________ to reach.

• days or weeks

• 6 months

• years

• a decade (10 years)

Specific or Not Specific?

I will read more.

• Specific

• Not Specific

Which of these goals is specific?

• Lori will solve ten single digit multiplication problems.

• Lori will improve her math skills.

• Lori will get along with her peers.

• Lori will practice her instrument.

Specific or Not Specific?

Get more answers correct in math.

• Specific

• Not Specific

Specific or Not Specific?

Read 20 minutes each day to build my reading stamina.

• Specific

• Not Specific