SMART Goals

The S in SMART goals stands for:

• Standard

• Specific

• Strange

• Smart

A short term goal is usually achieved in:

• One year

• Ten years

• One week

• A lifetime

The M in SMART goals stands for:

• Measureable

• Magnified

• Marvelous

• Meaningful

A long-term goal is easier to achieve when:

• It is only available in your thoughts and not written down.

• It is paired with other long-term goals.

• It is broad and general.

• It is made up of smaller, short-term goals.

The A in SMART goals stands for:

• Available

• Attentive

• Attainable

• Awesome

Josie decides to set a goal of raising her grade in Sociology from a C to a B. Which addition to this goal would make it a better SMART goal?

• By the end of the grading period

• By stealing the test answers

• By dropping that class

• By answering all questions correctly every time

The R in SMART goals stands for:

• Right

• Resistant

• Remarkable

• Relevant

Sean has set a goal to earn his driver's license. If he does not have a vehicle to practice driving on, which component of the SMART goal model would he have trouble meeting?

• Timely

• Attainable

• Measureable

• Relevant

The T in SMART goals stands for:

• Thoughtful

• Targeted

• Timely

• Tacky

Issac sets a goal to become a better person. Why is this not a SMART goal?

• It is does not meet any of the SMART criteria.

• It does not indicate who will help him with his goal.

• It needs to be more vague and general so it can be achieved.

• Issac is already the best person alive.