Making
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Achieving Goals
Study
Skills
IB Learner Profile
ATLs
100

This mnemonic helps people remain on a path to academic, professional and personal success.

What is S.M.A.R.T?

100

You should do this every day

What is 'review your goals'?

100

notecards students use to test themselves and review materials for a test

What are flashcards?

100

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

What is open-minded?

100

Students can improve their thinking, research, social, communication, and self-management skills.

What are the approaches to learning (ATLs)?

200

Goals should be written in the most simplistic manner possible

What is specific?

200

Develop this to increase your belief in your talents and your ability to be successful

What is self-Efficacy?

200

you can use different colors of these to highlight notes or texts in a book

What are highlighters?

200

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

What is reflective?

200

Learn this will give students the information on which they will think

What are research skills?

300

Goals must be this so tangible evidence can be presented along the way.

What is measurable?

300

Spend as much time as possible with them, they will support you, uplift you, and make you feel good about yourself and what you’re doing with your life.

What are supportive people?

300

this area should be quiet and free from distractions

What is a place to study?

300

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives intellectual, physical, and emotional to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

What is balanced?

300

Advocating for yourself, listening to others, showing respect, and building consensus

What are social skills?

400

Goals should be designed like good workouts that challenge but do not stress or injure.

What is achievable?

400

You can only do so much. Make sure you have clearly identified your most important goals.

What is realistic?

400

it should always be off or on silent when studying or doing homework

What is your cell phone?

400

We show empathy, compassion, and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

What is caring?

400

Reading, writing, taking notes, using non-verbal techniques, giving and receiving feedback and using subject specific language 

What are communication skills?

500

It's important to examine your goal to make sure it is realistic.

What is relevant?

500

As you move through life and learn and grow, your goals will naturally shift. So, you should do this often

What are revise your goals?

500

doing this gives you enough 6 to 8 hours of sleep time where you wake up refreshed and well rested

What is going to bed early?

500

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

What are risk-takers?

500

Staying on-task in class, demonstrating a plan, regular reflections, and progress videos, which you have undertaken a challenge and completed it through a process

What are self-management skills?

600

Goals should be linked to a timeframe

What is time-bound?

600

You should develop this to help over obstacles and remain on track to achieve your goal.

What is an action plan?

600

knowing this will help you determine the best studying techniques for you, it is the way that different students learn

What is your learning style?

600

We express ourselves con?dently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate e?ectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups

What are communicators?

600

Making decisions, problem solving, analyzing information to use in an academic voice

What are thinking skills?

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