Goal Setting Worksheet
A Grade 5 social studies worksheet on understanding and setting effective goals, including short-term and long-term goals.
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Goal Setting Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Think about what you want to achieve and how you can plan to reach your goals.
1. What is the best definition of a 'goal'?
Something you want to do right now.
A dream you never plan to achieve.
A desired result that a person plans and commits to achieve.
A task you are forced to do.
2. Which of these is an example of a short-term goal?
Becoming a doctor when you grow up.
Saving money to buy a new toy next month.
Traveling the world after college.
Learning a new language in five years.
3. A goal is something you can achieve in a short amount of time, like a day or a week.
4. A goal usually takes a longer time to achieve, such as months or even years.
5. To make a goal SMART, the 'M' stands for .
6. It is important to write down your goals to help you remember them.
True
False
7. You should never tell anyone about your goals.
True
False
8. Describe one short-term goal you have for this week and how you plan to achieve it.
9. Describe one long-term goal you have for this year and what steps you can take to work towards it.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. When setting a SMART goal, it should be clear and so you know exactly what you want to achieve.
11. Your goal should be , meaning it is possible for you to reach it.
12. A goal has a deadline, which helps you stay focused.