True OR False
I can use the SMART goal technique to set any goal in my life.
True!
Something that you want to do or achieve is the definition of what?
A goal
I will get better grades in Math by Christmas break.
I will improve my grade from a C to a B in Math by Christmas break.
What is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles favorite food?
Pizza
This states a goal will be completed by a certain point.
T= Timely
The "S" in SMART goals stands for "Serious"
False! It stands for Specific
Does goal setting help kids in school (even college) stay focused and on task?
Yes
I will lose 5 lbs.
I will lose 5 lbs by January 1st.
Name the Disney movie which features a little girl having five distinct emotions – Sadness, Joy, Disgust, Fear, and Anger?
Inside Out
Usually, the use of numbers will ensure that this requirement is met.
M = Measurable
Only adults should make SMART goals.
False
Do SMART goals typically contain words like good, better or best? Why or why not?
No, because they mean different things to different people.
I will do 1,000 push-ups every morning all week.
I will do 15 push-ups every morning all week.
Name one of the characters from the Sandlot.
Squints, Smalls, Babe Right, Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez, Wendy, Yeah-Yeah, Porter, Mr. Mertle, The Beast
A complete description of exactly what you will be doing to reach your goal.
S = Specific
SMART goals should only be used for school activities, chores, or things I hate doing.
False! We set SMART goals anytime we want to build a new skill.
Can you simplify the process for setting a SMART goal by leaving one of the components out?
No, you can't because it wouldn't be a SMART goal!
I will go to bed early tomorrow night.
I will go to bed at 9 pm tomorrow night.
What is the name of the sport played at Hogwart's in Harry Potter?
Quidditch
Making a goal that you are actually able to achieve.
R= Realistic or A= Acheivable
The "R" in SMART goals stands for "Realistic".
True!
What is an example of a long-term goal?
By the end of the year...
By the time I enter middle school...
I will run whenever I feel like it this week.
I will run from 5 minutes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week.
Name 3 characters from The Lion King.
Mufassa, Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumba, Scar, Rafiki, etc.
Which of the 5 requirements is this goal missing?
My goal is to get my squat from 250lbs to 270 lbs. by squatting 3 times a week.
T=Timely