Acronym
The "S" in SMART stands for:
Specific
Able to be measured.
Measurable
Run 1 lap on the track in 3 minutes.
Specific OR Not?
Why or why not?
Specific.
I want to be able to learn all of my 12s times tables.
Is this goal:
Specific OR Time Limit
Why?
Specific: there is not time limit and it is a CLEAR goal.
Is an Avocado a
Fruit or Vegetable?
Fruit
They're technically considered a single-seeded berry, believe it or not.
The "M" in SMART stands for:
Measurable
A plan for achieving your goals.
Achievable
Jump rope without stopping.
Measurable OR Not?
Why or why not?
NOT! How long do you want to jump rope without stopping?
I want to do the hip twist jump rope skill.
Is this goal:
Specific OR Measurable?
Why?
Specific: the skill is clear but there is no way to measure if the student has mastered it (5x in a row would make it measurable).
What is the only part of the body that can not heal itself?
Your Teeth
That's because teeth are coated in enamel, which is not a living tissue.
The "A" in SMART stands for:
Achievable
To clearly identify or define.
Specific
Goal: Right now, I can run for 2 minutes without stopping. I want to be able to run for 5 minutes without stopping.
Is this goal Realistic OR Not?
Why or why not?
I want to get better at doing math by February.
Is this goal specific or does it have a time limit?
How do you know?
This goal has a time limit, but is NOT specific. What does it mean to get better at math?
Where is the heart of a shrimp located?
Its Head
They also have an open circulatory system, which means they have no arteries and their organs float directly in blood.
The "R" and the "T" in SMART stands for:
Realistic and Time Limit
A deadline for your goal.
Time Limit
Goal: Right now, I can do 5 push-ups. I want to be able to do 10 push-ups in one month.
Is this a good time limit for this goal?
Why or why not?
YES!
Right now, I can do 10 push-ups in 60 seconds. I want to be able to do 100 push-ups in 20 seconds by next week by doing 30 push-ups every day.
Is this goal realistic or does it have an action plan?
How do you know?
This goal has an action plan, but is NOT realistic.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
The Unicorn
It was apparently chosen because of its connection with dominance and chivalry, as well as purity and innocence in Celtic mythology.
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-bound
Having a good idea of what can be achieved.
Realistic
Goal: run for 2 minutes without stopping
Action Plan: do 20 sit ups and 10 push ups per day
Is this a good action plan for the goal this person has set?
Why or why not?
No it is not a good action plan. Doing sit ups and push ups increases your muscular endurance and strength but NOT your cardiovascular endurance.
Make this goal measurable:
I want to do the double under by January.
I want to complete 5 double unders in a row by January.
Which country has over 200 flavors of Kit Kats?
Japan
They're exclusively created for different regions, cities, and seasons. There are some tasty-sounding ones like banana, blueberry cheesecake, and Oreo ice cream, as well as some very questionable ones like baked potato, melon and cheese, wasabi, and vegetable juice.