Category 1: Know Yourself
These are things you naturally do well or skills you have developed.
What are strengths?
This means believing in your ability to do something.
What is confidence?
This is the ability to organize your time and complete responsibilities.
What is time management?
A goal related to improving your grades or attendance is this type of goal.
What is an academic goal?
What does the S stand for in SMART?
What is Specific?
These are activities, subjects, or topics that make you curious or excited.
What are interests?
This is something you do regularly, such as studying every evening.
What is a habit?
Asking questions when you don't understand something is an example of this important skill.
What is help-seeking?
Saving money, learning to drive, or improving confidence are examples of these.
What are personal goals?
What does the M stand for?
What is Measurable?
These are beliefs or principles that matter most to you, such as honesty or respect.
What are values?
Instead of saying "I can't do this," a growth mindset encourages you to say this.
What is "I can't do this YET"?
Taking notes, practicing problems, and reviewing material are examples of these.
What are study strategies?
A student wants to improve their attendance. Is this a personal or academic goal?
What is an academic goal?
What does the A stand for?
What is Achievable?
Knowing your strengths, emotions, interests, and areas for improvement is called this.
What is self-awareness?
You keep trying after making a mistake instead of giving up. What quality are you demonstrating?
What is resilience?
You have a big test coming up. Name two habits that could help you prepare.
Answers may include studying early, reviewing notes, asking questions, or getting enough rest.
A student wants to save $500 for a car. Is this a personal or academic goal?
What is a personal goal?
What do the R and T stand for?
What are Relevant and Time-Bound?
Name two ways understanding yourself can help you make better decisions about your future.
Answers may include choosing goals, recognizing strengths, identifying needs, or making informed choices.
You keep missing assignment deadlines. Identify one habit you could change to improve.
Answers may include using a planner, setting reminders, or breaking assignments into smaller tasks.
You realize you learn a difficult skill better by practicing it rather than just reading instructions. What have you discovered about yourself?
What is a learning preference?
Why is it important to set goals that are meaningful to YOU instead of goals chosen by other people?
Because personal motivation, values, and priorities help you stay committed.
"I want to get better grades" is not a SMART goal because it is too broad. Name one thing you could add to make it SMART.
A specific grade target, measurable actions, and a deadline.