SMART goals project

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

SMART goals project

When creating your learning goals, make sure they are SMART:

S pecific

M easurable

A chievable

R elevant

T ime-bound

Specific

Be clear about WHAT you want to achieve. Include details that make the goal focused.

Example: I want to improve my vocabulary by learning 10 new words related to environmental issues.

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False

 "I want to improve my English" is a specific goal.

A goal is specific when it clearly states exactly what you want to achieve.

Adding details such as "I want to improve my speaking by practicing for 10 minutes every day" makes a goal more specific.

Why should a goal be specific?

1. a) So you can understand it clearly and stay focused.
2. b) So it's easier for your teacher to grade it.
3. c) So that it's fun to imagine, but hard to achieve.
4. d) So you can create a general list of things to do.

Measurable

Your goal should include a way to MEASURE progress or success so you know when you've achieved it.

Example: I will track my progress by using flashcards daily and testing myself at the end of the week.

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False

Measuring a goal is not important if you already know what you want to do.

If you can track your progress in a goal, it is measurable.

 "I will read five English books in one month" is a measurable goal.

Achievable

Choose a goal that is possible for you to achieve with your current skills and resources.

Example: I can learn 10 new words instead of trying to memorize 50, so I don’t get overwhelmed.

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False

 If a goal is unrealistic, it might make you feel stressed or frustrated.

A goal should feel challenging but still possible to accomplish.

 "I will memorize 2,000 English words by tomorrow" is an achievable goal.

Relevant

Make sure your goal is related to English and your personal improvement. Think about why it is useful for YOU.

Example: Learning vocabulary will help me write better essays and understand more reading exercises in class.

True

False

A goal is relevant only if your friends are working on the same goal.

A goal is relevant when it is connected to what you personally want to improve in English.

If your English goal is about vocabulary but you need to improve grammar, this goal is not relevant.

Time-bound

Set a deadline or time frame to achieve your goal. This helps you stay focused and organized.

Example: I will complete my goal of learning 10 words in two weeks.

True

False

"I will improve my English grammar someday" is a time-bound goal.

A time-bound goal has a deadline or clear time frame to complete it.

Setting a deadline can help you organize your time and stay focused.

Create your own SMART learning goal and evidence plan

Follow the steps on the worksheet to create your SMART learning goal. Each step has questions to guide you. After creating your goal, you’ll also think about the evidence you will provide to prove your progress.