Quick self-quiz

Tap each word to check what it stands for.

When to use it

Use it when setting any academic or personal goal to check that it meets all five criteria before you commit to it.

Example

Vague goal: 'Do better in math.' SMART version: 'Raise my algebra quiz average from 70 to 85 by the end of the marking period by practicing five problems each evening.'

Common mistake

Treating Achievable and Relevant as the same thing. Achievable means the goal is within reach; Relevant means it matters to your broader purpose.