SMART Goals for Academic Success

Delilah Kelly

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

SMART Goals for Academic Success

Setting SMART academic goals

This lesson introduces 9th grade students to the concept of SMART goals, helping them set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals to enhance their academic performance. By engaging in activities to identify personal academic goals and develop actionable plans, students will gain valuable skills in goal-setting and self-management, which are crucial for their academic and personal growth.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Setting SMART academic goals

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, SMART Goals Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to SMART Goals

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of goal setting in academics.
Introduce the concept of SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
Provide examples of SMART goals related to academics.

Step 2

Identifying Personal Academic Goals

15 mins

Distribute post-it notes and pens to each student.
Ask students to write down one academic goal they want to achieve this semester.
Encourage students to share their goals with a partner and discuss how they can make them SMART.

Step 3

Developing Actionable Plans

20 mins

Hand out the SMART Goals Worksheet.
Guide students through the process of turning their goals into SMART goals using the worksheet.
Encourage students to think about specific actions they need to take to achieve their goals.

Step 4

Group Discussion

10 mins

Use the discussion questions to facilitate a group discussion on the challenges and benefits of setting SMART goals.
Encourage students to share their experiences and insights.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to review their SMART goals regularly and adjust as needed.
Remind students of the importance of persistence and adaptability in achieving their goals.

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Discussion

SMART Goals Discussion

A discussion to explore the challenges and benefits of setting SMART goals.

What are some challenges you might face when setting SMART goals?

Encourage students to think about potential obstacles and how they can overcome them.

How can setting SMART goals benefit your academic performance?

Guide students to consider the clarity and focus that SMART goals provide.

Worksheet

SMART Goals Worksheet

A worksheet to help students turn their academic goals into SMART goals.

Write down your academic goal for this semester.

Think about what you want to achieve in your studies.

Make your goal Specific. What exactly do you want to accomplish?

Be clear and detailed about your goal.

Make your goal Measurable. How will you know when you've achieved it?

Consider what evidence will show your success.

Make your goal Achievable. Is this goal realistic for you?

Think about your current abilities and resources.

Make your goal Relevant. Why is this goal important to you?

Connect the goal to your personal values or long-term plans.

Make your goal Time-bound. When do you want to achieve this goal?

Set a deadline for your goal.