1. S.M.A.R.T. Goals

2. Why is setting goals important?

3. Goal setting is important so you can:
Work towards achieving something important to you.
Challenge yourself.
Motivate yourself.
Make positive changes in your life.
Improve the way you feel about yourself.

4. SMART Goal S – Specific M – Measurable A – Action R – Realistic
T – Timely
A SMART Goal is a ruler for measuring learning.

5. S.M.A.R.T. Goals
S – Specific (What do I want to measure?) M – Measurable (How am I going to measure it?) A – Action (What actions/steps do I need to take to reach my goal?) R – Realistic (Is this an achievable goal?) T – Timely (When do I plan to achieve my goal?)

6. Michael Jordan on Goal Setting
I approach everything step by step.
I have always set short term goals.
When I reached that goal, I set another.
I gained a little confidence every time I came through.
Step by step, I can’t see any other way of accomplishing anything.

7. Examples of Smart goals
I will make the Honor Roll for the 3rd marking period
I will hand in my math homework on time during the 3rd marking period
I will complete my homework on time at least 4 out of 5 days during the 3rd marking period
I will raise my Math grade from a 76 to a 81 or higher by the end of the 3rd marking period
I will raise my Social Studies grade 3 points or higher by the end of the 3rd marking period
I will get better tests scores in Science during the 3rd marking period
I will hand in all projects I am given during the 3rd marking period on time
I will raise my grade in Art from a 70 to a74 or higher for the 3rd marking period
I will improve my attendance during the 3rd marking period
I will decrease the number of times I am tardy during the 3rd marking period

8. Example of the steps to create a SMART goal:

9. What specific thing will I accomplish?
S – Specific
What specific thing will I accomplish?
I will hand in my math homework on time during the 3rd marking period.

10. How am I going to measure my goal?
M – Measurable
How am I going to measure my goal?
I will have 0 missing homework assignments each week.

11. What will I DO to accomplish my goal?
A – Action
What will I DO to accomplish my goal?
I will write down all my assignments in my assignment pad.
I will double check to make sure I have all of the materials I need to do my work.
I will do my homework at a set time each day.
I will put all of my homework back in my backpack once complete.
I will check Infinite Campus to see my progress.

12. Is this a realistic goal? Yes ____ NO ____
R – Realistic
Is this a realistic goal? Yes ____ NO ____
I feel this goal is realistic. I might have trouble setting a good time to do homework because of soccer practice, but I can make sure I complete all homework before dinner.
I have the tools I need to achieve it. I will make sure I bring home all the materials I need to complete the assignment(s). I will make sure I put the completed homework assignment(s) in my backpack so I can give it to my teacher the next day.

13. When do I plan to achieve my goal?
T- Timely
When do I plan to achieve my goal?
I will achieve this goal during the 3rd marking period.

14. The following slide will show you what the SMART Goal sheet you will be filling out looks like.

15. Academic smart goal S- My SPECIFIC goal:
M- How will I MEASURE my progress? How will I know I have achieved my goal?
A- This is the ACTION/the steps I am going to take to achieve my goal:
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R- Is my goal REALISTIC? Yes ____ No ____
T- My goal is TIMELY. I will achieve my goal by the following date: _________________

16. Now you will see an example of a SMART goal sheet filled out…

17. Academic smart goal S- My SPECIFIC goal:
I will hand in my math homework on time during the 3rd marking period.
M- How will I MEASURE my progress? How will I know I have achieved my goal?
I will have 0 “missing assignments” in Infinite Campus.
A- This is the ACTION/the steps I am going to take to achieve my goal:
I will write down all of my assignments in my assignment pad.
I will double check to make sure I have all of the materials I need to do my work.
I will do my homework at a set time each day.
I will put all of my homework back in my backpack once complete.
I will check Infinite Campus to see my progress.
R- Is my goal REALISTIC? Yes ____ No ____
T- My goal is TIMELY. I will achieve my goal by the following date: By the end of the 3rd marking period.

18. Now it’s your turn to set a SMART goal.