Smart Goals

The S in SMART goals stands for ____________.

• science

• specific

• search

• smart

The M in SMART goals stands for ________________.

• minute

• meter

• measurable

• maybe

Which reading goals are NOT measurable? (more than one answer)

• I will read 30 minutes a day.

• I will read 5 books by the end of the semester.

• I will read more.

• I will read chapter books.

The T in SMART goals stands for ________________.

• time-bound

• teachable

• thoughful

• tired

The R is in SMART goals stands for ______________.

• reach

• realistic

• real

• reasonable

Which of these goals is time-bound.

• I will read 5 books.

• I will read everyday.

• I will complete 10 books by the end of the semester.

• I will read every night.

The A in Smart Goals stands for _____________.

• actionable

• achievable

• reachable

• relevant

Which goal is the most specific.

• I will run a marathon.

• I will increase the amount of distance I can run using daily goals.

• I will run more each day.

• I will follow the training schedule for a marathoner.

How can you know if you reach your goal?

• Because it is specific and has a finish date.

• Because I feel good about myself.

• Because I can see improvement.

• Because I know I am working hard.