Grade Goal Getter

Anne M Engelland

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Grade Goal Getter Lesson Plan

Students will learn to track their academic performance and set personalized SMART goals by analyzing current grades and creating actionable plans.

Monitoring grades builds self-awareness and responsibility, empowering students to identify strengths and areas for growth. SMART goals turn that insight into clear, achievable steps for improvement.

Audience

High School Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Model tracking methods, guided practice, and SMART goal creation.

Materials

Grade Monitoring Chart, SMART Goal-Setting Worksheet, and Grade Goal Setter Slide Deck

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Review the Grade Goal Setter Slide Deck
Print one Grade Monitoring Chart per student
Print one SMART Goal-Setting Worksheet per student
Ensure projector or display is set up and functioning

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Project the first slides of the Grade Goal Setter Slide Deck
Discuss why regular grade monitoring supports academic success
Ask: “How often do you check your grades, and what do you do with that information?”
Highlight how charts make progress visible and motivate action

Step 2

Demonstration

8 minutes

Model filling the Grade Monitoring Chart with sample course data
Explain each column: assignment type, score, weight, running average
Show how to color-code strengths and areas needing improvement
Invite questions and clarify any chart elements

Step 3

Guided Practice

10 minutes

Distribute the Grade Monitoring Chart to each student
Students enter their current grades for up to three classes
Circulate and offer one-on-one support or simplified examples for students needing extra help
Pair students for peer support if appropriate

Step 4

SMART Goal Setting

7 minutes

Present the SMART acronym on the slide deck
Distribute the SMART Goal-Setting Worksheet
Students draft one academic goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound
Teacher reviews goals for clarity and provides verbal feedback
Encourage students to share their goal with a partner for accountability

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Slide Deck

Grade Goal Getter

Monitoring & Goal Setting for Academic Success

30-Minute Lesson | High School Group Session

Welcome the class and introduce today’s session. Explain that students will learn how to track their grades and set SMART academic goals for improvement.

Why Monitor Your Grades?

• Track your progress over time
• Identify strengths and areas to improve
• Catch missing or low scores before they add up
• Stay motivated by seeing growth

Discuss why keeping an eye on grades helps students stay on track, build confidence, and address challenges early.

Using the Grade Monitoring Chart

List your courses and upcoming assignments
Enter each assignment’s score and weight
Calculate running class average
Color-code high and low areas for quick reference

Refer to: Grade Monitoring Chart

Introduce the Grade Monitoring Chart. Walk through each step as you project the chart on screen.

Grade Monitoring Chart Walkthrough

Assignment Type | Score | Weight | Running Average
––––––––––––––|–––––––|–––––––|––––––––––––––
Quiz 1 | 85% | 10% | 85%
Homework 1 | 90% | 5% | 87%
Test 1 | 75% | 20% | 83%
…

Show a sample chart with data from a mock student. Explain how weights affect average and how color-coding highlights trends.

What Are SMART Goals?

S – Specific: Clear and focused
M – Measurable: Quantifiable progress
A – Achievable: Realistic steps
R – Relevant: Aligned to your priorities
T – Time-bound: Set a deadline

Explain each letter in SMART. Encourage students to think of goals that meet each criterion.

SMART Goal Example

“By Week 10, I will increase my English grade from 80% to 90% by completing two weekly writing exercises and asking my teacher for feedback after each assignment.”

Provide a concrete example and explain why it meets all SMART criteria.

Your Turn: Set Your SMART Goal

Use the SMART Goal-Setting Worksheet to draft one goal:
• What specific grade are you aiming for?
• How will you measure progress?
• What steps will you take?
• When will you achieve it?

Distribute the SMART Goal-Setting Worksheet. Circulate to support students as they draft their own goals.

Worksheet

Grade Monitoring Chart

Use this chart to keep track of your assignments and calculate your running averages. Color-code each entry: green for scores at or above your target average, red for scores below your target average.

Instructions:

Write your course name at the top of each section.
For each assignment, record the date, type, score, and weight.
Calculate your running average after each entry.
Use the “Notes/Color Code” column for any observations or to mark strengths/weaknesses.

Course: _______________________________

| Date | Assignment Type | Score (%) | Weight (%) | Running Average (%) | Notes / Color Code |

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Course: _______________________________

Worksheet

SMART Goal-Setting Worksheet

Use this worksheet to draft an academic goal that follows the SMART criteria. Be thoughtful and specific in each section.

S – Specific
What exactly do you want to achieve? Describe the subject, the grade target, and any details that make this goal clear.

M – Measurable
How will you track your progress? What evidence (e.g., test scores, assignment grades, completion logs) will show you’re moving toward your goal?

A – Achievable
What steps will you take to reach this goal? List the actions, resources, or support you’ll use to make this realistic.

R – Relevant
Why is this goal important to you? Explain how it connects to your academic priorities or long-term plans.

T – Time-bound
What is your deadline? Specify a date or time frame by which you will accomplish this goal.

My Full SMART Goal Statement
Combine the elements above into one clear goal statement, using complete sentences.