3DE Competency/Analytical Tool Review #1

Why is it important to set personal goals at school?

• To compete with your peers

• To ensure you only do the minimum required

• To have a clear direction and measure your progress

• Personal goals are not important at school

Answer explanation

Setting personal goals in the workplace is important to have a clear direction and measure progress, not to compete with colleagues or do the minimum required.

When setting goals as a student, what is an important aspect to consider for the goals to be effective?

• The goals should be vague (broad) to allow for flexibility

• The goals should be a SMART GOAL-specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, timely.

• The goals should be set by your teachers only

• The goals should be unrelated to your outcomes

Which competency can be described as: The ability to set priorities and execute with integrity and initiative, in order to achieve their maximum productivity. Individuals are inquisitive and resourceful, with a confident understanding of the roles they play and their responsibilities for successfully meeting their goals.

• Cultural Agility

• Self-Direction

• Engaging Communication

• Critical & Analytical Thinking

What does the "R" stand for in SMART Goals?

• Relatable

• Responsible

• Relevant

• Responsive

What does the "M" in SMART goals stand for?

• Measurable

• Meaningful

• Mostly

• Mastery

What types of goals can SMART goals be applied to?

• Short-Term

• Intermediate

• Long-Term

• All of the above

What is the difference between a dream and a goal?

• A dream is something you want; a goal is something you will definitely achieve

• A goal has a deadline that you have to meet or else you fail

• A dream is something you hope for; a goal is something you are working toward

• Dreams can't be achieved, but goals can be achieved

Why must businesses (and people) set goals? (Choose the most appropriate response)

• To show that they are successful

• To be able to provide reports on progress

• To create a plan to achieve them

• To provide for the future

Which of the following statements is true?
Choose the most appropriate response.

• Goals do not have to be achieved in order for progress to be made

• Dreams can never come true, but goals can

• If a goal is developed as a SMART goal, it can always be achieved

• The process of setting goals is more important than reaching them

Choose the statement that best evaluates whether the following goal is a SMART goal: The owner of a pizza shop wants to increase sales over the next six months.
Choose the most appropriate response

• The goal is not specific, so it will be difficult to measure

• The goal is reasonable, so it may be achievable

• The goal is sensible, but it's not maintable

• The goal is rational, in addition to being monetary