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Student-Led Conferencing. SMART Goal Setting. SMART Goal Setting. S pecific M easurable A ction-based R ealistic T imely. SMART Goal Setting. S pecific What exactly does the goal address? When does this thing to improve on occur? How exactly will the goal be achieved?
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Student-Led Conferencing SMART Goal Setting
SMART Goal Setting Specific Measurable Action-based Realistic Timely
SMART Goal Setting Specific • What exactly does the goal address? • When does this thing to improve on occur? • How exactly will the goal be achieved? • Why will this goal help you?
SMART Goal Setting Measurable • Ask “How will I know if I met this goal?” • Ask “Can it be measured?” • What evidence do you need to collect in order to measure this goal?
SMART Goal Setting Action-Based • The goal must be something that you can actively work at. • You will need to create a plan in order to know “how” you will actively achieve this goal.
SMART Goal Setting Realistic • A goal must push you to work hard in order to achieve it. • Make each goal something you can reach; do not set yourself up for failure. • A goal should not be so easy that it happens as a normal consequence of the class.
SMART Goal Setting Timely • The goal must take between weeks and months to achieve. • Years – too long, • Days too short. • Set a time limit. “I can do this by _____.” • The change must be observed in long term results over several pieces of evidence.
Goal Sheet Model My strengths in Language Arts are: Reading comprehension Getting homework completed and turned in on time These are shown in the following samples of work: Reading test scores Vocabulary stories Reading log An area I need to work on is: Writing – organization and fluency This is reflected in the following work samples: Vignettes Some responses for reading test
My goals in LA are: • To improve my writing, particularly organization and sentence fluency • The steps I will take to reach this goal are: Organization • Complete a written plan before I start a new piece of writing • Check to see that I have a clear introduction, body and conclusion • Ensure I use topic sentences and supporting details where appropriate Sentence Fluency • Always proofread my writing aloud, sentence by sentence, to make sure each sentence is correctly constructed • Vary my sentence lengths • Vary my sentence beginnings What evidence will I supply to prove that I have met my goal? • Any writing piece I complete for LA
Final Goal-Setting Reminders: • Proofread your goals sheet. • If you set a goal which covers an extended period of time, then…. • Divide it into more manageable parts - turn big jobs into small jobs. • Plan your study time realistically. • Recognize stress, and think of ways to eliminate problems. • Give your goals a chance!