S
This is what the S in SMART stands for
What is specific?
This describes whether or not you can track your progress toward a goal
What is measurable?
This letter in SMART stands for a goal that is realistic and possible to accomplish
What is achievable?
This SMART letter helps make sure the goal actually matters to the person setting it
What is relevant?
This SMART letter reminds you to give your goal a deadline
What is timebound?
This type of goal states what action you need to take
What is a specific goal?
In the goal, “I will read 3 books this month,” the number 3 makes the goal this
What is measurable?
The goal “I will read 100 books in one week” is not this
What is achievable? (For most people)
You want to improve your math grade, but your goal is “Practice guitar every day.” Why is this goal not relevant?
What is because it doesn’t help improve your math grade?
True or False: A SMART goal can last forever.
What is false?
This goal is too vague to be specific: “I want to be better at math.” Rewrite it to be specific.
What is “I want to improve my math grade by completing all assignments and practicing 5 extra problems each day”?
This goal is not measurable: “I want to get better at basketball.” Rewrite it to make it measurable.
What is “I will practice shooting for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week”?
Rewrite this unrealistic goal to make it achievable:
“I will become a millionaire before I graduate high school.”
What is “I will save $500 by the end of the school year by setting aside $10 each week from my part-time job”?
Rewrite this goal to make it relevant:
“I will memorize 100 Pokémon names to pass my history test.”
What is “I will review history notes and complete one practice quiz each day to prepare for my history test”?
This goal is missing the “T” in SMART:
“I will write in my journal.” What's missing?
What is because it doesn’t say when or how often it will happen?
Which of these is the most specific goal?
A) Get fit
B) Walk more
C) Walk 10,000 steps a day
D) Be healthier
What is C) Walk 10,000 steps a day?
To make a goal measurable, it must include one of these: time, quantity, or ____?
What is frequency?
True or False: A goal should always push you way outside your limits, even if it’s probably impossible.
False- goals should be challenging, but always achievable
Which of these goals is most relevant for someone trying to become a better writer?
A) Join a creative writing club
B) Bake a cake
C) Clean your room
D) Learn to skateboard
What is A) Join a creative writing club?
Rewrite this to make it time-bound:
“I will clean my room.”
What is “I will clean my room by 5 p.m. today”?
Rewrite this vague goal into a specific one: "Do better in school."
What is “I will improve my grades by studying for 30 minutes every day and completing all my homework on time”?
Which of these is the most measurable goal?
A) Practice piano
B) Play music better
C) Practice piano for 20 minutes every day
D) Learn music
What is C) Practice piano for 20 minutes every day?
You set a goal to run a marathon in 2 weeks, but you’ve never run before. What SMART letter does this goal fail to meet?
What is achievable?
You want to become a graphic designer. You set a goal to take an advanced math class. Is this relevant?
What is no, because it doesn't have relevance to your goal of being a graphic designer?
This word describes the time-related part of a SMART goal (like "by Friday" or "in 2 weeks")
What is a deadline?