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.
The "M" in SMART stands for:
Measurable
A plan for achieving your goals.
Action Plan
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).
The "A" in SMART stands for:
Action Plan
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?
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.
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.