SMART Goals

What does the 'S' in SMART goals stand for?

• Simple

• Specific

• Super

• Short

Jamie wants to lose weight. Which of these is a SMART goal for Jamie?

• I want to look good.

• I'll lose weight someday.

• I will lose 10 pounds in 3 months by exercising 4 days a week.

• Losing weight is fun.

Mia wants to save money for a new bike. Which goal sounds SMART?

• I'll save money.

• I'll save $5 every week for 10 weeks.

• Bikes are cool.

• I might buy a bike one day.

Carlos loves to read. Which of these is NOT a SMART goal for Carlos?

• I'll read books.

• I will read 2 books every month.

• Reading is my favorite hobby.

• I will finish reading my library books by the end of the month.

If a goal is 'achievable', it means...?

• It's impossible

• You can't reach it

• It's too easy

• You can actually do it

Which of these goals sounds measurable?

• I want to be happy.

• I want to read 10 books.

• I want to get smarter.

• I want to be the best.

The 'R' in SMART goals means the goal should be...?

• Random

• Realistic

• Rainbow

• Running

What does the 'T' in SMART goals stand for?

• Terrific

• Tiny

• Time-bound

• Triangle

If your goal is to save $100 in 5 months, is it a SMART goal?

• No, because it doesn't say why.

• Yes, because it's clear and has a time limit.

• No, because it's about money.

• Yes, because $100 is a lot.

Lucy wants to improve in math. Which of these is a SMART goal for Lucy?

• Math is hard, but I'll try.

• I will practice math problems for 30 minutes every day and aim to get an A in my next test.

• I'll do some math today.

• I like numbers.