Smart Goals (Social Studies)

What is the purpose of setting goals in Social Studies?

• To have something to do during homeroom

• To make progress in both academic and personal areas

• To fill out planner pages

• To compete with classmates

Which page in the planner should 8th graders use for goal setting?

• Page 10

• Page 20

• Pages 15 & 17

• Page 5

What type of goals are 8th graders required to set?

• Only academic goals

• Academic/Study, Non-academic/Personal, and Future goals

• Only personal goals

• Social goals

What should 7th graders include in their goal setting?

• An Academic/Study goal and a Non-academic/Personal goal

• A future career goal

• A goal for each subject

• Only personal goals

Which grade level writes a cover letter for their 8th-grade exit portfolio?

• 6th grade

• 7th grade

• 8th grade

• All grade levels

What important acronym should students remember when setting their goals?

• HELP

• CARE

• SMART

• GOAL

Why is it important for students to set both academic and personal goals?

• To impress their teachers

• To ensure balanced development in all areas of life

• To have more things to write in their planner

• To compete with their friends

How often should students review and update their goals?

• Once a year

• Every month

• Every week

• Every semester

What is one benefit of setting future goals for 8th graders?

• It helps them decide what to wear to school

• It prepares them for high school and beyond

• It gives them more homework

• It allows them to skip classes

Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?

• I want to be better at math.

• I will improve my math grade from a C to a B by the end of the semester by studying for 30 minutes each day.

• I will try to do my best in school.

• I want to read more books.