What does the acronym SMART stand for in the context of goal setting?

Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, Time-bound

Why is it important for a goal to be specific?

A specific goal makes it easier to determine the steps needed to achieve it, the resources required, and how to measure success.

Give an example of a measurable goal and explain how you would measure its success.

A measurable goal could be 'Read one book per month.' Success would be measured by tracking the number of books completed each month.

What does it mean for a goal to be 'actionable,' and why is this important?

Actionable means the steps required to achieve the goal are clear and achievable. This is important because it provides a clear action plan and increases the likelihood of success.

Explain how the 'relevance' of a goal can change over time, and what should you do if a goal becomes less relevant?

A goal's relevance can change due to changing priorities or circumstances. If a goal becomes less relevant, it should be re-evaluated, and potentially revised or abandoned.

Setting SMART Goals and Reflecting

Grade 8 · Health · 39 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can create a SMART goal and reflect on my progress toward achieving it.

Warm-Up Video

DecisionSkills · 3:58

SMART Goals - Quick Overview

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

1
The acronym SMART stands for specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, and time-bound.
2
A goal should be measured in a way that accurately reflects success.
3
Goal-setting is an ongoing process of action, evaluation, and revision.

Practice Questions

8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

“Think of something you want to achieve. Write a SMART goal for it, making sure it is Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Then, briefly describe one way you will track your progress toward achieving this goal.”

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Setting SMART Goals and Reflecting

What's Included

Learning Objective

Warm-Up Video

Guided Notes

Practice Questions

Exit Ticket

Teacher Guide

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