SMART Goal Setting Interactive Lesson

What does the SMART acronym stand for in goal setting?

• Strategic, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely

• Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound

• Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely

• Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Why is it important to make a goal specific?

• To improve grades in school

• To keep track of or measure progress

• To have a clear path to success

• To align with long-term objectives

What is an example of a specific goal related to scoring well on an exam?

• Getting a higher score than your friend on the next exam

• Doing well on your next exam

• Scoring at least 90% on your next science exam in 4 weeks

• Improving your overall exam performance

Why is it important to have a measurable goal?

• To ensure the goal is relevant

• To align with other objectives

• To stay unmotivated throughout the goal-setting process

• To give you specific feedback and a clear way to define success or failure

What is the next step after making a goal specific?

• Checking if the goal is relevant

• Ensuring the goal is achievable

• Setting a time-bound deadline

• Defining how you are going to measure your progress.

How can you make sure a goal is achievable?

• By aligning it with long-term objectives

• By keeping track of progress

• By breaking the goal down into smaller steps

• By setting a time-bound deadline

What is the purpose of the realistic/relevance step in goal setting?

• To define success or failure

• To ensure the goal and timeframe is realistic.

• To have a clear path to success

• To make the goal more specific

What does it mean to set a time-bound deadline for a goal?

• To chart a path keeping you motivated, accountable, and on track.

• To add multiple goals together.

• To make the goal more simplistic.

• To limit the goals you can set.

What is the bonus tip mentioned in the speech?

• To set a time-bound deadline for the goal

• To align the goal with long-term objectives

• To break the goal down into smaller steps

• To write down your goals and look at them often

What is the recommended tool for tracking progress towards goals?

• A goal-setting app

• A fitness tracker

• A study guide

• A daily/weekly planner