SMART Goals Worksheet for Students

Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]

Objective/Goal Description

The objective of this SMART Goals worksheet is to assist students in creating achievable and measurable goals for academic improvement, which in turn promotes focused learning, better study habits, and increased academic performance.

Smart Goals

INITIAL	MEANING	COMPONENT
S	Specific	The goal should clearly state what is to be achieved, by whom, where and when it is to be achieved. Sometimes it may even state why that goal is important: [SPECIFIC GOAL]
M	Measurable	An indicator of progress. The goal should answer the quantity, quality, and frequency of the outcome to be achieved: [INDICATOR OF PROGRESS]
A	Achievable	Your goal should be realistic and possible for you to achieve in your present circumstances. What are the steps you plan to take to reach your goal: [STEPS TO REACH GOAL]
R	Relevant	Your goal should relate to your immediate and long-term plans. Explain why the goal is significant to your academic improvement: [SIGNIFICANCE OF GOAL]
T	Time-bound	A clear timeframe should be set. Giving a target date for the tasks to be performed. When do you plan to achieve your goal: [TARGET DATE]

Action Plan

1. Identify Weak Areas: Assess which subjects or topics need improvement.

   • Task: [TASK DETAILS]

   • Deadline: [DEADLINE]

2. Set Study Schedule: Allocate specific time slots for studying each subject.

   • Task: [TASK DETAILS]

   • Deadline: [DEADLINE]

3. Seek Help: Reach out to [TEACHER/TUTOR/CLASSMATE] for clarification on difficult concepts.

   • Task: [TASK DETAILS]

   • Deadline: [DEADLINE]

4. Practice Regularly: Engage in consistent practice through exercises, quizzes, and mock exams.

   • Task: [TASK DETAILS]

   • Deadline: [DEADLINE]

5. Review Progress: Periodically evaluate performance to track improvement and adjust strategies as needed.

   • Task: [TASK DETAILS]

   • Deadline: [DEADLINE]

Accountability

1. Self-Monitoring: Keep a [JOURNAL/APP/SPREADSHEET] to track study hours and progress.

   • Responsible: [YOUR NAME]

   • Deadline: Ongoing

2. Study Group: Form a study group with peers to hold each other accountable for completing assignments and staying on track.

   • Responsible: [STUDY GROUP MEMBERS]

   • Deadline: Ongoing

3. Check-ins: Schedule regular meetings with a [MENTOR/TEACHER/ACADEMIC ADVISOR] to discuss progress and receive feedback.

   • Responsible: [MENTOR/TEACHER/ACADEMIC ADVISOR]

   • Deadline: [FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS]

Notes

• Regularly reassess goals and adjust as needed based on progress and changing circumstances.

• Celebrate milestones to maintain motivation and momentum.

• Stay adaptable and open to trying new study techniques or resources if current methods are not yielding desired results.

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