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

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

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

Why is it important that SMART goals are measurable

• So you know exactly what you are trying to accomplish

• So you know when you have accomplished it or not

• So you have a deadline you are working within

• So it is something you care about

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

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

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

What does the S in SMART stand for?

• Sarcastic - a goal must say one thing and mean another.

• Simple - a goal must be easy.

• Sample - a goal must be typical.

• Specific - a goal must be focused.