Goal Setting Quiz

What is a goal?

• A plan for a short vacation

• Something that you want to achieve at a certain time in your life

• A daily routine

• A random wish

Goals are based on:

• Other people's expectations

• Random selection

• Your needs and wants

• Society's standards

Why is setting effective goals important?

• It allows you to follow traditions

• It helps you to make choices that will help you meet your needs and get the things you want out of life

• It ensures you do what others want you to do

• It is a requirement for all students

What are goals based on?

• The education you have received

• The values and beliefs that are important to you

• The amount of money you make

• The influence of your peers

What do values determine in the context of goals?

• How much effort you need to put into your goals

• The standards you will use to determine if you have achieved your goals

• The time it will take to achieve your goals

• The number of goals you should have

What does each step towards achieving your goals involve?

• Making choices

• Avoiding challenges

• Following a strict plan

• Seeking approval from others

What is a characteristic of short-term goals?

• They take a long time to achieve.

• They are accomplished in a short period of time.

• They cannot be broken down into smaller goals.

• They are not specific in nature.

Why are long-term goals considered easier to achieve when they are broken down?

• Because they require less planning.

• Because they can be achieved quickly.

• Because they are broken down into several short-term goals first.

• Because they do not require any short-term planning.

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

• Simple

• Specific

• Strong

• Sustainable

According to the SMART goals, what should all assignments need to be for the goal to be considered 'Measureable'?

• Completed on time

• At least 80% correct

• Challenging

• Easy to understand