S.M.A.R.T.

Goals
Beatrice Mackay
School of Education, Concordia University of Irvine
EDSC 353 Academic Development and Support
Professor Rebecca Clark
September 21, 2023
Welcome 7th
graders!

Today let’s learn about

S.M.A.R.T. Goals!
 WHOA!
Before we begin…Did your teacher give you a link to
the pre-lesson survey?

If not, here is the QR code.

https://forms.gle/odhJddMDd4j8DG
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Lesson Learning Targets
By today you should be able to:

1. Know what is a S.M.A.R.T. goal.

2. Know what each letter of the acronym S.M.A.R.T.
stands for.
3. Know how to set a S.M.A.R.T. goal for yourself!
What is a
goal?
● Something that you
want to achieve
● Something that will
take work
● Something you will
put effort into
 Why do we
set goals?
● To help us grow
● To help us stay focused on
where we want to be
● To help us create a plan to
move forward
S.M.A.R.T.
Goals
● What are they
● How to set
them
What is a S.M.A.R.T. Goal?
-A goal that is detailed,
giving us information on
exactly what we want
to achieve, when we
want to achieve it, and
how we’ll know we’ve
been successful
S.M.A.R.T:
-Specific
-Measurable
-Attainable
-Relevant
-Time-Oriented
S= Specific:
-Detailed
-States exactly
what you want to
accomplish or
achieve
M= Measurable :
-Can be measured,
counted, put into
some quantity
Attainable :
-Within reach
-Conceivable
Relevant :
-Important to you
-Something that
will help you be a
better student and
community
member
Time-Oriented :
-Has a specific
date or end-point
-A deadline
-A specific time to
focus on
Example for Reading goal
SMART Goal:
specific:
“I want to read 15 books before
the end of the year.”

Includes details,
what you want to
achieve
Example for Reading goal
SMART Goal:
specific:
“I want to read 15 books before
the end of the year.”

Includes details,
what you want to
achieve
 SMART Goal:
measurable:
“I want to read 15 books before
the end of the year.”

Includes a number or quantity

 SMART Goal:
measurable:
“I want to read 15 books before
the end of the year.”

Includes a number or quantity

 SMART Goal:
time-oriented:
“I want to read 15 books
before the end of the year.”

Includes a timeframe
 SMART Goal:
time-oriented:
“I want to read 15 books
before the end of the year.”

Includes a timeframe
Let’s practice!
Help me write a
S.M.A.R.T. goal for
school!
 Thanks!
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