Lesson Plan
SMART Goal Lab Guide
Students will draft one academic and one personal/career SMART goal, complete with measurable steps and deadlines. They will record and refine these goals for clear, ongoing progress monitoring.
Transforming aspirations into SMART goals builds strategic planning, motivation, and self-management skills. By articulating measurable actions and timelines, students gain clarity and ownership over their personal and academic growth.
Audience
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Opening Narrative
5 minutes
Step 2
SMART Components Review
10 minutes
Step 3
Individual SMART Goal Drafting
15 minutes
Step 4
Partner Feedback Session
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
From Aspiration to Action
Why Goals Matter
The SMART Framework
S: Specific
M: Measurable
A: Achievable & R: Relevant
T: Time-bound
SMART Goal Examples
Your Turn: Draft SMART Goals
Next Steps
Worksheet
Rubric
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