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Focus on specific student learning. (Answers the question "Who" and "What".)
Emphasize what you want to happen. Specifics help us to focus our efforts and clearly define what we are going to do. Specific is the What, Why, and How of the SMART model. WHAT are you going to do? Use action words such as direct, organize, coordinate, lead, develop, plan, build etc. WHY is this important to do at this time? What do you want to ultimately accomplish? HOW are you going to do it? (By...) The goals you set should be very specific, clear and easy.
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| Measureable | The success toward meeting the goals can be measured in student achievement. It answers the question "How?".
If you can't measure it, you can't manage it. In the broadest sense, the whole goal statement is a measure for the project; if the goal is accomplished, the is a success. However, there are usually several short-term or small measurements that can be built into the goal. Choose a goal with measurable progress, so you can see the change occur. How will you see when you reach your goal? Be specific! " "I want to score 45 of 50 multiplication facts on my timed test by the end of the nine weeks", shows the specific target to be measured. "I want to know my multiplication facts" is not as measurable. Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set. When you measure your progress, you stay on track, reach your target dates, and experience the exhilaration of achievement that spurs you on to continued effort required to reach your goals. |
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| Attainable | The goal can be achieved in a specific amount of time.
A goal needs to stretch you slightly so you feel you can do it and it will need a real commitment from you. |
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| Realistic |
Focus on increased student achievement in one area.
Realistic, means "do-able." Devise a plan or a way of getting there which makes the goal realistic. The goal needs to be realistic for you and where you are at the moment. Be sure to set goals that you can attain with some effort! Too difficult and you set the stage for failure, but too low sends the message that you aren't very capable. Set the bar high enough for a satisfying achievement! |
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| Timely | Goals should have a clearly defined time frame with a target date.
Set a timeframe for the goal: for one month, in end of year, etc.... Putting an end point on your goal gives you a clear target to work towards. If you don't set a time, the commitment is too vague. It tends not to happen because you feel you can start at any time. Without a time limit, there's no urgency to start taking action now. |
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