Act It Out!
What does "Actionable" mean in SMART goals?
What is "something you can take steps on and actually do"?
What does “Relevant” mean in SMART goals?
What is It fits your needs, values, and long-term goals
SMART or not? “I will read more this year.”
What is "Not SMART"?
Rewrite: “Get better at remembering my homework”
What is "Use an agenda and write down my homework every afternoon before dismissal"?
Which of the following goals is most actionable?
A) Be a better student
B) Finish homework earlier
C) Study 30 minutes every day at 4 PM
What is C: Study 20 minutes every day at 4 PM?
Which of these is most relevant for a student who wants to get good grades in middle school and high school? A) Learn guitar B) Build good study habits C) Paint more often
What is B: Build good study habits?
SMART or not? “I will complete one book per month to prepare for middle school reading.”
What is "SMART"?
Rewrite: “Be healthier.”
What is "Eat 1 fruit or vegetable every day this month"?
What does it mean for a goal to be relevant?
A) It’s trendy
B) It matters to you and fits your future plans
C) It’s something your friends are doing
What is B: It matters to you and fits your future plans?
A goal is actionable but irrelevant. Give an example.
What is "Do 100 pushups daily for someone wanting better grades"?
Which SMART component is missing: “I want to get stronger.”
What is "Specific, Measurable, and Actionable"?
Rewrite: “Pay attention in class.”
What is "Take notes and ask at least one question per class"?
Identify the actionable part in this goal:
"I want to improve my grades by completing all homework assignments on time to prepare for upcoming tests."
What is "completing all homework assignments on time" (actionable) and "to prepare for upcoming tests" (relevant)?
Why is it important for a goal to be relevant to you?
What is "Because it increases your motivation and helps you stay focused"?
Why isn’t “Be more positive” a SMART goal?
What is "It’s not specific or measurable, and it’s unclear how to act on it"?
Rewrite: “Stop procrastinating.”
What is "Start assignments the day they’re assigned and work for 15 minutes each day"?
Which of the following is the best example of a SMART goal?
A) I want to do better in school.
B) I will try to stop getting distracted so much.
C) I will improve my science grade from a C to a B by studying for 30 minutes every weekday for the next month.
What is C: I will improve my science grade from a C to a B by studying for 30 minutes every weekday for the next month
Make this relevant: “Go to bed earlier.”
What is "Go to bed by 8 PM so I’m more focused for school and sports"?
Which of the following is the best example of a SMART goal? A) I will practice making new friends by talking to 1 new person a week for the month of November. B) I will try to stop getting distracted. C) I will improve my science grade from a C to a B
What is "A) I will practice making new friends by talking to 1 new person a week for the month of November."?
Rewrite: “Be more confident.”
What is "Raise my hand during class 3 times this week"? or "Ask a new person to hang out at recess 1 time this week"