Understanding S.M.A.R.T. Goals Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a S.M.A.R.T. goal?

• I want to be healthier.

• I will exercise for 30 minutes, 5 days a week, for the next 3 months.

• I will try to do my best in school.

• I want to save money.

Identify the specific goal from the options below.

• I want to improve my grades.

• I will read 20 pages of a book every day.

• I hope to be more organized.

• I want to be more active.

Which goal is measurable?

• I will become a better writer.

• I will write 500 words every day for a month.

• I want to be more creative.

• I will try to write more often.

Choose the goal that is achievable.

• I will learn to play the guitar in one day.

• I will practice guitar for 30 minutes every day for 6 months.

• I will become a famous musician by next week.

• I will play guitar whenever I feel like it.

Which goal is relevant to a student who wants to improve their math skills?

• I will join a soccer team.

• I will practice math problems for 30 minutes daily.

• I will learn to cook new recipes.

• I will read more novels.

Identify the time-bound goal from the following options.

• I want to learn a new language.

• I will complete a language course by the end of the year.

• I will try to speak more often.

• I want to be fluent someday.

Which of the following goals is not a S.M.A.R.T. goal?

• I will save $50 each month for a year.

• I want to be rich.

• I will run a marathon in 6 months by training weekly.

• I will read one book per month.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the following goal: "I will study for 2 hours every day to improve my science grade by the end of the semester."

• Not effective, lacks specificity.

• Effective, it is specific, measurable, and time-bound.

• Not effective, lacks relevance.

• Not effective, lacks achievability.

Which goal is specific and measurable?

• I want to be more productive.

• I will complete 5 math exercises every day.

• I will try to do my homework.

• I want to improve my grades.

Identify the goal that is both relevant and time-bound for a student aiming to improve their physical fitness.

• I will eat healthier foods.

• I will exercise for 30 minutes, 4 times a week, for the next 3 months.

• I will try to be more active.

• I want to be fit.