Student-Led Conferencing SMART Goal Setting

SMART Goal Setting S pecific M easurable A ction-based R ealistic T imely

SMART Goal Setting S pecific What exactly does the goal address?What exactly does the goal address? When does this thing to improve on occur?When does this thing to improve on occur? How exactly will the goal be achieved?How exactly will the goal be achieved? Why will this goal help you?Why will this goal help you?

Examples of Goals GeneralSpecific I want to improve my test taking skills.I want to improve my test taking skills. I will work towards completing all tests in the allocated time with 85% achievement level. I want to be better at doing multiplication.I want to be better at doing multiplication. I want to multiply two digit numbers without errors on my assessments.

SMART Goal Setting Measurable Ask “How will I know if I met this goal?”Ask “How will I know if I met this goal?” Ask “Can it be measured?”Ask “Can it be measured?” What evidence do you need to collect in order to measure this goal?What evidence do you need to collect in order to measure this goal?

SMART Goal Setting Action-Based The goal must be something that you can actively work at.The goal must be something that you can actively work at. You will need to create a plan in order to know “how” you will actively achieve this goal.You will need to create a plan in order to know “how” you will actively achieve this goal.

SMART Goal Setting Realistic A goal must push you to work hard in order to achieve it.A goal must push you to work hard in order to achieve it. Make each goal something you can reach; do not set yourself up for failure.Make each goal something you can reach; do not set yourself up for failure. A goal should not be so easy that it happens as a normal consequence of the class.A goal should not be so easy that it happens as a normal consequence of the class.

SMART Goal Setting T imely The goal must take between weeks and months to achieve.The goal must take between weeks and months to achieve.  Years – too long,  Days too short. Set a time limit. “I can do this by _____.”Set a time limit. “I can do this by _____.” The change must be observed in long term results over several pieces of evidence.The change must be observed in long term results over several pieces of evidence.

Goal Sheet Model My strengths in Language Arts are: Reading comprehension Getting homework completed and turned in on time These are shown in the following samples of work: Reading test scores Vocabulary stories Reading log An area I need to work on is: Writing – organization and fluency This is reflected in the following work samples: Vignettes Some responses for reading test

My goals in LA are: To improve my writing, particularly organization and sentence fluencyTo improve my writing, particularly organization and sentence fluency The steps I will take to reach this goal are:The steps I will take to reach this goal are:Organization Complete a written plan before I start a new piece of writingComplete a written plan before I start a new piece of writing Check to see that I have a clear introduction, body and conclusionCheck to see that I have a clear introduction, body and conclusion Ensure I use topic sentences and supporting details where appropriateEnsure I use topic sentences and supporting details where appropriate Sentence Fluency Always proofread my writing aloud, sentence by sentence, to make sure each sentence is correctly constructedAlways proofread my writing aloud, sentence by sentence, to make sure each sentence is correctly constructed Vary my sentence lengthsVary my sentence lengths Vary my sentence beginningsVary my sentence beginnings What evidence will I supply to prove that I have met my goal? Any writing piece I complete for LAAny writing piece I complete for LA

Final Goal-Setting Reminders: Proofread your goals sheet.Proofread your goals sheet. If you set a goal which covers an extended period of time, then….If you set a goal which covers an extended period of time, then…. Divide it into more manageable parts - turn big jobs into small jobs.Divide it into more manageable parts - turn big jobs into small jobs. Plan your study time realistically.Plan your study time realistically. Recognize stress, and think of ways to eliminate problems.Recognize stress, and think of ways to eliminate problems. Give your goals a chance!Give your goals a chance!