What does the acronym "SMART" stand for?

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A. Specific, Measurable, Agreed Upon, Realistic, and Timed

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B. Specific, Meaningful, Achievable, Realistic, and Timed

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C. Specific, Meaningful, Achievable, Realistic, and Tangible

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D. Solvable, Measurable, Ambitious, Reliable, and Timed

B. Specific, Meaningful, Achievable, Realistic, and Timed

Explanation:

The acronym SMART is used to remember the criteria of a good goal.

SMART stands for:

Specific: The goal needs to focus on a certain aspect.

Measurable: You need to know your progress during and after the goal.

Achievable: It should be possible for you to reach your goal.

Realistic: Your goal should make sense for who you are/want to do.

Timed: There must be a deadline for you to complete your goal by.

Good example for a student:

In 4 weeks, I will increase by math mark by 5%.

S: focuses on math course

M: will have tests/quizzes, can ask teacher about the mark

A: not an impossible leap, but 5% pushes the person a little

R: the student wants better grades

T: 4 weeks

Bad example for a high school student who is doing poorly in school:

I will become a doctor in 4 years because my parents said so.

S: no. There are many types of doctors

M: yes. Progress could be measured with steps like getting into medical school, passing each year ...

A: no. It would be extremely difficult for someone doing poorly in school to be a doctor.

R: no. This is the parent's wishes, not the student.

T: yes. 4 years

The goal is not SMART, it's only MT.