TEAM A EXAMPLE OF A WORKED EXAMPLE

How To Write Appropriate SMART Goals SMART S=Specific M=Measureable A= Aligned R= Realistic T=Timely

SMART Goal: Whole School Students at Kelsey Virtual Elementary School will make an average 10% proficiency gains on Reading scores according to the Standard Test Scores by May 2013.

SMART Goal: Whole Class Kelsey’s 4 th grade class will make an average 10% proficiency gains in Reading according to Standard Test Scores by May 2013.

SMART Goal: Individual Student Alex will raise his proficiency in Reading by 10% according to Standard Test Scores by May 2013.

Specific The “specific” part of the goal is the area of academics or behavior you hope to improve “Students at Kelsey Virtual Elementary School will make an average 10% proficiency gains on Reading scores according to the Standard Test Scores by May 2013.”

Specific What part of the SMART goal below makes this goal “specific”? Seth will make a three point proficiency gains in Math according to the Student Test Score by May Seth Math May 2013

Specific Seth Math Excellent! May 2013 Choose the area in most need of improvement for your SMART goal.

Measurable “Measurable” is the amount of gain accurately measured with consistency for all students by a quantitative data producing assessment. “Students at Kelsey Virtual Elementary School will make an average 10% proficiency gains on Reading scores according to the Standard Test Scores by May 2013.”

References Kelsey Online Classroom. (2011). University of Phoenix. Retrieved from p/Education/Elem/ElemHome.asp p/Education/Elem/ElemHome.asp