Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

Timely

Specific

• Who:      Who is involved?

• What:     What do I want to accomplish?

• Where:    Identify a location.

• When:     Establish a time frame.

• Which:    Identify requirements and constraints.

• Why:      Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.

Specific : Example

• General: Do good in Spanish class.

• SPECIFIC: I will get an A in Spanish 2b this trimester.

Measurable

• To determine whether your goal is measurable ask:– How much (growth, grades, Spanish)? – How many (ACTFL levels, students)?– How will I know when it is accomplished?

Attainable

• What is your plan?

• How will you achieve this goal?

• Establish a time frame

Realistic

• Your goal must represent an object toward which you are willing and able to work on.

– Do you truly believe it can be accomplished?– Have I accomplished similar goals in the

past?– What would have to happen in order to

achieve the goal?

Timely - Tangible

• The goal needs a time frame– Daily (In class 100% of time)– Weekly– Monthly– Trimester

• Something you can taste, touch, smell, see, or hear– Grade in PowerSchool– Homework in composition book – Speaking more Spanish

Reference

• http://topachievement.com/smart.html

3 Class Expectations

1. 100% Español

2. 100% Participación

3. 100% Respeto y Comunidad

Examples of SMART goals

• I will speak only Spanish 100% of the time once I walk in the door everyday.

• I will complete 90% of the homework on time each week.• I will be a positive, kind, accountable, on task member of

the classroom community• I will strive to reach Novice High by the end of the year.• I will participate to the best of my ability 100% of the time

by staying in Spanish and asking others to as well.• I will pass Spanish 2a with a C or higher at the end of the

third trimester.• I will write down and learn a new Spanish vocabulary

word from class each day.