Understanding SMART Goals

Maria wants to improve her math score. She writes, "I will be good at math someday." What part of SMART is missing in her goal?

• Measurable

• Relevant

• Specific

• Time-bound

John sets a goal: "I will improve my science grade from 70 to 85 by the end of the quarter by studying every afternoon for 30 minutes." Which part of SMART is clearly shown in his goal?

• Specific and Time-bound

• Achievable and Relevant

• Measurable and Irrelevant

• Specific and Unrealistic

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

• "I will be better in English."

• "I will try to study more."

• "I will get an A without studying."

• "I will increase my reading score by 10 points in 6 weeks by reading 20 minutes daily."

Your teacher asks you to set a SMART goal. You write: "I want to pass all my subjects." What is missing from your goal?

• It is not important

• It is not specific or measurable

• It is not relevant to your dreams

• It is not allowed in school

Paula says, "I will improve my spelling by practicing 10 words daily and taking a quiz every Friday for the next 3 weeks." This goal is:

• Not measurable

• Unrealistic

• A SMART goal

• Only a wish

A student writes: "I will study hard this year." What part of SMART does this goal lack?

• Specific and Measurable

• Achievable and Time-bound

• Relevant and Specific

• Measurable and Irrelevant

Teacher: "Your goal says, 'I want to improve.' Improve what?" What part of SMART is the teacher asking for?

• Measurable

• Relevant

• Specific

• Achievable

If a student says, "I will complete 100% of my assignments in English class by the end of the month," what SMART element is shown by "by the end of the month"?

• Specific

• Relevant

• Time-bound

• Achievable

Ryan says, "I will become the best student in class by next week." What SMART principle is not followed?

• Time-bound

• Achievable

• Measurable

• Specific

Lily says her goal is to "do better in school." Her teacher asks her to include how she will do it. The teacher wants her to add:

• Motivation

• Subject

• Action Plan

• Attitude