S M A R T

Goals
Grade 9 Advisory
Introduction What is a goal?

A goal is a clear statement of

what you want to achieve.

Short term goals can be steps

along the way to achieving a
long term goal.
 Why Set a Goal?
Setting goals is an essential part for growth and development:

It personalizes the learning process based on the student’s needs.

It creates intention and motivation that empowers students.

It establishes accountability to shift responsibility to students.

It provides a foundation for students to advocate for their needs.

 S Specific
To make a
meaningful M Measurable
and effective
goal, we can A Attainable
use the SMART
Goal criteria. R Relevant

T Timely
 S
Specific
What needs to be accomplished and what steps need to be taken to
achieve it? Who is responsible?
 M
Measurable
When will you know when you have reached your goal? Setting clear
benchmarks will allow you to track your progress.
 A
Attainable
Is this a goal that you can reasonably achieve? What skills and
experience do you have to complete this goal? Try to strike a balance
between challenging and realistic.
 R
Relevant
Why are you setting this goal? Will achieving it help you now or in
the future? Think about the big picture. Your goal should be
motivating, not frustrating.
 T
Timely
When will this goal start and end? Set both an endpoint and
checkpoints throughout. Incremental deadlines can help you stay on
track.
Setbacks
Unexpected events are a reality of life.

It is okay if you need to make adjustments

to your goal.

With each checkpoint you achieve, ask

yourself if the parameters you set are
working for you.

What obstacles may you experience? What

are some potential solutions to those
obstacles?
Conclusion
SMART goals can help encourage behaviors you
want. They can guide your focus and lead to higher
levels of motivation. They also foster a sense of
accountability.

What SMART goal can you set for yourself today?

 SMART goal relay
1. You will be divided into teams.
2. Each team will be given a set of cards with incomplete SMART goals. One
member runs to the board, completes a goal, and runs back to tag the next
teammate.
3. The relay continues until all goals are completed.

First team done... wins!

 SMART goal setting
Now that you have the hang of it, you will use the worksheet provided to set
SMART goals for yourselves, in lines with the areas of improvement stipulated
in your Term 1 reports.