SMART GOALS for Academic Success Learning Practice

What does SMART stand for in SMART goals?

• Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely

• Simple, Meaningful, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

• Strategic, Measurable, Ambitious, Realistic, Time-bound

• Structured, Motivating, Achievable, Relevant, Targeted

Why is it important for goals to be specific?

• To make them easier to achieve

• To track and measure progress

• To make them more challenging

• To avoid setting unrealistic goals

What does it mean for a goal to be attainable?

• It can be achieved physically and mentally

• It is extremely far-fetched

• It is a combination of specific achievement and time frame

• It has a clear end or point of attainment

Why should goals be realistic?

• To make them more challenging

• To avoid setting unrealistic goals

• To track and measure progress

• To have a clear end or point of attainment

What does it mean for a goal to be timely?

• To make them more challenging

• To avoid setting unrealistic goals

• To have a clear end or point of attainment

• To track and measure progress

What is an example of a SMART goal for studying?

• Study three chapters per day until the end of the first quarter

• Watch TV while studying or doing homework during the first marking period

• Study at least an hour every night to get a 90 or higher on the quiz next Monday

• Finish reading a chapter and write one page of notes to summarize the material

What is an example of a SMART goal for reading more books?

• Read one book a week until June

• Finish reading all assigned texts by the end of each week

• Read at least 10 pages per day before watching TV

• Read 2 books before the end of the school year

What is an example of a SMART goal for overall learning goals?

• Improve time management skills and work for 10 minute periods on homework assignments without taking a break

• Tackle a difficult task by breaking it down into 4 smaller steps to be completed before the due date

• Write assignments in the planner every day for one week

• Use self-calming strategies when overwhelmed in the classroom

What is an example of a SMART goal for emotional regulation goals?

• Use self-calming strategies when overwhelmed in the classroom 9/10 times by the end of the marking period

• Complete deep breathing exercises after recess every day of the week

• Improve time management skills and work for 10 minute periods on homework assignments without taking a break

• Tackle a difficult task by breaking it down into 4 smaller steps to be completed before the due date

What is an example of a SMART goal for physical education goals?

• Participate in PE warm-ups without taking a break 5/5 class periods by the end of the school year

• Catch an 8" ball when a classmate throws it from around 10 feet away 4/5 trials by the end of the month

• Improve time management skills and work for 10 minute periods on homework assignments without taking a break

• Tackle a difficult task by breaking it down into 4 smaller steps to be completed before the due date