Goal Setting

The acronym for setting goals is _____________.

• SMITH

• SWEET

• SMART

• SATURN

Setting a SMART goal helps us achieve them easier. What does SMART stand for?

• super

  measureable

  also

  realistic

  temperature

• super

  minor

  almost

  really

  timely

• specific

  minus

  attuned

  realistic

  timely

• specific

  measureable

  attainable

  realistic

  timely

Why is being specific when setting a goal important?

• Being specific helps to narrow the focus of the goal

• Being specific helps us not accomplish the goal

• Being specific is only helpful when you have a big goal

• Being specific won't help you accomplish a goal.

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

• Our class will raise some money to help the sea turtles.

• Our class will raise $500 to help the animals.

• The STEPs N class will raise $500 by selling cotton candy to reduce plastic on beaches which will help the sea turtles by April 1st, 2023.

• The STEPs N class will raise some money to help the sea turtles by April 1st, 2023.

What is the primary purpose of setting goals in writing?

• To provide direction and focus

• To confuse the reader

• To make writing more complex

• To avoid planning

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-written goal?

• Vague and general

• Specific and measurable

• Complex and unattainable

• Irrelevant and broad

In the context of goal setting, what does the 'A' in SMART stand for?

• Achievable

• Abstract

• Ambiguous

• Arbitrary

Why is it important to set a deadline for a goal?

• To create urgency and motivation

• To make it more difficult

• To allow indefinite postponement

• To increase stress

Which sentence best illustrates a clear goal?

• I want to improve my writing.

• I will write a novel someday.

• I will write 500 words daily for a month.

• I might write more often.

What role does feedback play in achieving goals?

• It hinders progress

• It provides guidance and improvement

• It is unnecessary

• It complicates the process