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WorksheetsMaking Decisions and Setting Goals
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Eighty percent (80%) of people do not set goals, and of the twenty percent (20%) that do, only thirty percent (30%) fail to meet them. Do you think this statistic is true? Why?
Many people do not set specific, measurable goals, so progress is hard to track.
The statistic is unlikely because most people consistently meet goals once set.
Goals are often unrealistic or vague, leading to failure to meet them.
Without accountability or planning, goals are easily abandoned.
The statistic must be false because goal setting always leads to success.
Based on the decision-making process, what does it help you do?
Make healthy and informed decisions
Avoid taking any risks
Always choose the fastest option
Rely on others to decide for you
According to the DECIDE model, how many steps does it consist of?
Four
Five
Six
Seven
In the decision-making process, which step comes first?
Define the decision or problem
Decide and act
Consider the consequences
Evaluate and revise
Which step focuses on selecting a choice and carrying it out?
Identify the best alternative
Explore alternatives and options
Decide and act
Evaluate and revise
Which step emphasizes reflecting on the outcome and making changes as needed?
Explore alternatives and options
Consider the consequences
Evaluate and revise
Identify the best alternative
Which of the following are steps in the decision-making process? Select all that apply.
Explore alternatives and options
Consider the consequences
Identify the best alternative
Set long-term goals
Evaluate and revise
Thinking Critically: Exploring Alternatives — How can you learn about different alternatives?
Conduct research using multiple credible sources, gather data, and consult stakeholders to compare options.
Choose the first idea that comes to mind without further investigation.
Ignore constraints and assume all options are equally viable.
Rely solely on personal intuition and avoid external information.
Thinking Critically: Exploring Alternatives — Why should you hold off on making a judgment until after you have identified all alternatives?
Early judgment can introduce bias and cause you to overlook better options; waiting enables a more informed decision.
Waiting wastes time and reduces the accuracy of decisions.
Alternatives are irrelevant to decision-making, so judgment should be immediate.
Delaying judgment guarantees a perfect outcome in every case.
DECIDE process: Which step comes immediately after defining the problem?
Explore the alternatives
Identify your values
Decide and act
Evaluate the results
DECIDE process: What does the letter I stand for?
Identify your values
Investigate the options
Initiate action
Interpret the results
DECIDE process: Which step focuses on assessing outcomes after you act?
Evaluate the results
Consider the consequences
Explore the alternatives
Define the problem
Match each letter in DECIDE to its corresponding step.
D
Define the problem
E
Explore the alternatives
C
Consider the consequences
I
Identify your values
D
Decide and act
Collaborative decision-making: What is it?
Process of working with others to make a decision
Individual analysis to select the best option alone
Voting without discussion to save time
Delegating the choice to one leader without input
Collaborative decision-making: Which benefit is highlighted?
It can show new alternatives or change how you think about a problem
It guarantees unanimous agreement on every issue
It eliminates the need for preparation
It replaces all individual judgment with group rules
Use your skills: Which actions are recommended for collaborative decision-making? Select all that apply.
Decide carefully on who is involved
Consider choosing someone to keep the group on track
Skip discussing opinions to move faster
Agree to make the decision that is best for the whole group after members advocate their perspectives
Schedule a follow-up meeting to evaluate the decision
Scenario: High school has been difficult for you. Your old friend group has moved on, and you are just starting to find a new group of friends you are comfortable with. Sara is one of these new friends and is in your math class. During a math test, she signals to you that she wants to copy your answers. What do you do? Choose the best immediate action.
Politely refuse and shield your paper, then offer to help Sara study after the test
Let Sara copy your answers so you do not risk losing a new friend
Ignore the signal and continue working without addressing it
Pass a note with a few answers so Sara can finish more quickly
D: Define the Problem (Identify the decision or problem that need to be made or solved). Which statement best defines the problem in the scenario?
Deciding whether to skip the next math class to avoid Sara
Deciding how to respond to Sara’s request to copy during the test while upholding academic integrity and the friendship
Choosing which math problems to answer first on the test
Determining whether Sara is in the same friend group as your old friends
E: Explore the Alternatives (List and evaluate each alternative and rank them one (1) to three (3) with three (3) being the best alternative). Which alternative should be ranked three (best) for handling the situation?
Politely refuse to let Sara copy and offer help studying later
Allow Sara to copy to maintain the friendship
Say nothing and hope the teacher does not notice
Give Sara partial answers to reduce the risk of getting caught
C: Consider the consequences (What could happen with each alternative). Match each alternative to its most likely consequence.
Refuse and offer to help after the test
Maintain integrity; friendship may be strained but you set a clear boundary
Allow Sara to copy
Risk academic dishonesty penalties for both; short-term friendship preserved
Quietly notify the teacher or proctor
Cheating likely stops; teacher addresses it; potential awkwardness or conflict
I: Identify your values (what are things you find important). Values influence the decisions we make. Select all that represent personal values that influence decisions.
Honesty
Achievement
Family
Location of the nearest convenience store
Favorite snack flavor
D: Decide and Act (explain how and when you will carry out your decision). Which plan best shows how and when the class decision will be carried out?
Say the decision aloud and hope people follow it when they get the chance
Create specific action steps with responsible roles and a clear timeline for implementation
Only list the desired outcome without any actions or dates
Wait to see what happens and then decide later if action is needed
E: Evaluate and Revise (Examine the results). Are you happy/unhappy with them? What would you do differently/similarly next time? Select all actions that are part of evaluating results and planning revisions.
Assess whether you are satisfied or dissatisfied with the results
Identify what you would change for next time
Repeat the same actions without reflecting on outcomes
Compare what you would keep similar next time
Ignore feedback from those affected
According to the slide titled Setting and Reaching Goals, which statement best describes a goal as presented on the slide.
A vague desire without a defined endpoint
A specific endpoint that signifies a condition you hope to reach
An activity you complete every day
A list of tasks with no overall purpose
Based on the Setting and Reaching Goals slide, goals can be which of the following durations.
Only short-term
Only long-term
Short-term or long-term
Neither short-term nor long-term
From the Setting and Reaching Goals slide, what is important to consider when setting goals.
Current trends on social media
What others expect from you
Your values, or what you consider important
Only the fastest way to finish a task
Match each part of SMART Goals with its descriptor as shown on the SMART Goals slide.
Specific
clearly states what you want to accomplish
Measurable
has results that can be clearly observed or quantified
Achievable
can be realistically reached
Realistic
relates to who you are and what you want
Timely
is achievable within a reasonable period of time
On the SMART Goals slide, which component ensures results can be clearly observed or quantified.
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Timely
On the SMART Goals slide, which component relates to who you are and what you want.
Realistic
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
On the SMART GOALS poster with icons, what does R stand for.
Relevant
Realistic
Reliable
Resourceful
On the SMART GOALS poster with icons, what does T stand for.
Timely/Time bound
Timeless
Tactical
Tangible
