What is SMART?
What does the "A" in SMART stand for?
achievable
Is this specific? I want to get better at reading?
No
What does measurable mean?
You can track it or count it
I will become a millionaire this week.
Not realistic
I will try harder in school.
ex. I will turn in all assignments on time for two weeks.
What does the "C" in SMART stand for?
clear
Which is more specific:
A) Get better at math
B) Improve multiplication facts
Improve multiplication facts
Is this measurable? I will read 20 minutes each night."
Do better in spelling.
Get 8/10 words correct on spelling tests.
I will improve my reading level by one level this year.
realistic
I will be nicer.
ex.I will use kind words.
N means
Needs a plan
What is missing? "I want to write more."
What kind of writing/how much
Which is measurable?
Do better in spelling.
Get 8/10 words correct on spelling tests.
I will do 8 hours of homework evry night.
not realistic
Fix this goal. I will read more.
I will read for 20 minutes every day.
D means
Do it ( action steps)
Make this specific: "I want to improve in school."
ex: improve math grade to a B
What is missing? I will practice math.
How much or how often
I will raise by math grade from a c to a b by the end of the marking period.
realistic
Fix the goal. I want to do better in math.
ex. I want to do better in math and complete my homework with only 1 missing assignment per marking period.
O means
ongoing check
Why are specific goals important?
They are clear and easier to follow.
Give an example of a measurable goal?
answers will vary
Why should goals be realistic?
So they can be easily achieved.
Successful students
reflect and adjust