SMART GOALS

S

100

When discussing the acronym SMART, what does the S mean?

Specific 

200

A _____ goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal 

Specific or SMART 

300

What does the M represent in SMART goals?

Measurable 

400

"How will I know when my goal is reached?" is an example of a question to make sure your goal is ___________"

Measureable 

500

What does SMART represent? - break down the acronym 

Specific 

Measurable 

Achievable 

Relevant 

Time bound 

M

100

What does the A represent in SMART goals?

Achievable/Attainable 

200

What does the R represent in SMART goals?

Relevant 

300

What does the T represent in SMART goals?

Time-bound 

400

Goals should be __________ to me otherwise I will not care if I reach them

Important 

500

The goal “ to increase my GPA one letter grade by changing my study habits and getting a tutor.” Would need what to be considered a SMART goal.

Time bound 

A

100

True or False: When setting goals, you should ask yourself if you are capable of/if it is reasonable to achieve the goal?

True 

200

Goal setting can increase ______, making me more excited about finishing a task.

Motivation 

300

True or False: When I write the steps I will take to reach my goal, I should never change them even if I realize they are not working

False

400

True or False: When writing a goal, it is important to know where I am at now so that I can write a goal based on improvement.

True

500

A student sets a goal to “exercise more.” Which two parts of the SMART framework are missing if the student does not say how often they will exercise or by when?

- Measurable 

- Time bound 

R

100

Is this a SMART goal? I'll stop biting my nails

False - Not a SMART goal 

200

Why is it important that goals are measurable?

To track your progress

300

When there is a personal reason to work toward a goal, that goal is __________.

Relevant 

400

Setting SMART goals can help improve my confidence, motivation and self esteem?

True 

500

What’s missing in this goal? “I’ll study math more often.

It’s not measurable, time-bound, or specific.

T

100

True or False: I can use the SMART goal setting technique to set any goal in my life 

True

200

True or False: Only students in school should make SMART goals

FALSE 

300

True or False: Setting goals only sets you up for failing.

False

400

Which SMART goal is better?

• “I want to run faster.”
• “I will improve my mile time by 30 seconds within two months by practicing twice a week.”

#2

500

True or False: It is ok to write goals that are not in my control.

False