2020 Goal Setting

2020 Goal Setting

The in’s and outs of “SmART” goals

S- Specific and Significant

Think of something that you actually want to achieve (significant) and write it in a specific way so that you will know if you achieved it or not.

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“To get at least 85% on my stamp sheets for 3 stamps sheets in a row.”

The in’s and outs of “SmART” goals

M- Measurable

In order to know whether or not you accomplished your goal, you need to be able to measure it. It doesn’t have to be in numbers, but it helps.

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“To get at least 85% on my stamp sheets for 3 stamps sheets in a row.”

The in’s and outs of “SmART” goals

A- Achievable

Know your limits, but also push yourself. Don’t make a goal that seems way too hard or way too easy because you will not be motivated to achieve it.

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“To get at least 85% on my stamp sheets for 3 stamps sheets in a row.”

The in’s and outs of “SmART” goals

R- Realistic

Think about what is realistic in the next few months. Do you have a long term goal to go to UC Berkeley to study Neuroscience? Break it up into smaller chunks to make it more realistic.

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“To get at least 85% on my stamp sheets for 3 stamps sheets in a row.”

The in’s and outs of “SmART” goals

T- Time Bound

Give yourself a date to shoot for. If you just leave it out in the open, you won’t know when to evaluate and see if you’re ready for the next step or need to rethink your goal.

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“To get at least 85% on my stamp sheets for 3 stamps sheets in a row.”

Ideas for Science Class Goals

• Participation
• Completing work
• Using data
• Speaking up during group work
• Communicating Learning to others (parents)
• Staying Focused
• Staying organized
• Less side conversations

Important:

Make your goal very specific. �Example: “Participation” → “Raise my hand in class at least 3 times per week to ask Q’s or give answers until the end of Q3”

Ideas for Personal Goals

• Friendships
• Health
• Learning a new language
• Learning to play an instrument
• Being an ALLY to other students
• Getting things done in a timely manner
• Spend more time with your family
• Success/Growth in another class

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Remember:

Be specific!

2020 Goal Setting

2020 Goal Setting

P. 52

Science Goal

Write Goal and reflect on each part of the SMART acronym.

Personal Goal

How will you know you are making progress towards your goal?

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Write Goal and reflect on each part of the SMART acronym.

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2020 Goal Setting & Team Building

With a partner in your group, share your science goal. Go through each part of the SMART acronym to give the details about how you will know progress is happening.

Add to your answers as you discuss if new ideas come up!