SMART Goals Review

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

• Strategic

• Significant

• Simple

• Specific

Why is it important to make a goal specific?

• To make it measurable

• To ensure it is easy to achieve

• To clearly define what you're doing, when you're doing it, and why you're doing it

• To make it sound impressive

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

• Improving grades

• Becoming a better student

• Scoring at least a 90% on the next science test

• Doing good in school

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does it mean for a goal to be measurable?

• It aligns with long-term objectives

• You can measure and track your progress to the goal

• It can be broken down

• It has a deadline

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Why is 'doing well on your next test' a bad goal?

• It is not relevant to any student

• It is not achievable

• It is not measurable

• It makes no sense

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What should you do to make a goal achievable?

• Ensure it aligns with every goal you have in life

• Break it down into smaller tasks

Which of the following is an example of making a goal achievable?

• Taking notes in class and studying regularly

• Saying "I'll do better next time"

• Coming up with excuses

• Doing too much

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why is it important for a goal to be time-bound?

• To align it with every other goal possible

• To set a clear target and deadline for yourself

• To make it measurable

• To ensure it is achievable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a strategy for achieving your goals?

• Share them on social media

• Write your goals on a piece of paper and review them often

• Set too high of expectations where it is hard to achieve your goal

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1