Grade 8_SMART GOALS

Which is the most important stage (part) of setting a goal?

• T-Time bound

• R-Relevant

• S-Specific

• M-Measurable

What does the 'S' in SMART goal stand for?

• Specific

• Static

• Sassy

• Simple

What does the 'M' in SMART goal stand for?

• Materialistic

• Measurable

• Metric

• Monumental

What does the 'R' in SMART goal stand for?

• Regal

• Realistic

• Relevant

• Relative

T stands for...

• Tough

• Technical

• Time-based

• Thoughtful

Which is lacking in this statement: "I want to get a good SAT score by March"

• Not Specific

• Not timed

• Not relevant

• Not measurable

What is lacking in this statement: "I want to get into USC by getting a 1400 on my SAT and writing strong essays."

• Specific

• Measurable

• Relevant

• Time-Based

If you don't achieve your SMART Goal, what is the most common reason?

• Not specific

• Not enough time

• Not attainable

• Not measurable

What does attainable really mean?

• If you're good enough to achieve it

• If you're smart enough to achieve it

• If you have the time and resources to achieve it

• If you're supposed to achieve it

Why is it important that your goals have deadlines?

• You need details.

• So you can tell if you have accomplished it or not.

• So you know what you are trying to accomplish.

• So you will actually work towards achieving it in a timely manner.