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Self-Awareness: SMART Goal Setting & Reflection

Empower upper elementary students to formulate Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) learning goals.

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Evaluate each goal statement below and identify the best SMART academic goal.

1.Which of the following is a true SMART goal for improving reading fluency?

A'I will become the fastest reader in the galaxy by tomorrow.'

B'I will read books sometimes when I have free time.'

C'I will read for 20 minutes every school night and track my chapter progress in my reading log for 4 weeks.'

D'I wish reading was easier for me.'

2.When you encounter an obstacle or setback while working toward your goal, what is the best growth-mindset strategy?

AGive up immediately and pretend you never made the goal.

BBlame your teacher or classmate.

CReflect on what didn't work, adjust your action plan, and ask for guidance.

DHide your work so no one can see.

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Evaluate each goal statement below and identify the best SMART academic goal.

1.Which of the following is a true SMART goal for improving reading fluency?

C. 'I will read for 20 minutes every school night and track my chapter progress in my reading log for 4 weeks.'

Option C is Specific (read 20 mins every school night), Measurable (track progress in log), Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (4 weeks).

2.When you encounter an obstacle or setback while working toward your goal, what is the best growth-mindset strategy?

C. Reflect on what didn't work, adjust your action plan, and ask for guidance.

Constructive reflection and modifying strategies when facing challenges reflects true resilience and growth mindset.

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Before you begin

Identify one current habit and a task that matters to you.

How to use this worksheet

Model the target skill: identify the five components of a SMART academic goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Use the first task as a guided example before asking for an independent response.
Check readiness first: Identify one current habit and a task that matters to you.
Discuss an incorrect response using this distinction: A goal such as do better is difficult to assess; name an action and a way to notice progress.

A common mistake to discuss

A goal such as do better is difficult to assess; name an action and a way to notice progress.

What to practice next

Choose one small action to try and a realistic time to review it.

Sample question and answer

Which of the following is a true SMART goal for improving reading fluency?

A. 'I will become the fastest reader in the galaxy by tomorrow.'
B. 'I will read books sometimes when I have free time.'
C. 'I will read for 20 minutes every school night and track my chapter progress in my reading log for 4 weeks.'
D. 'I wish reading was easier for me.'

Answer: C. Option C is Specific (read 20 mins every school night), Measurable (track progress in log), Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (4 weeks).

Intended curriculum references: CASEL.Self-Awareness · CASEL.Self-Management. These references describe learning goals; they are not endorsements.

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