Setting Learning Goals with Your Child
Setting SMART learning goals with your child – examples and review process
SMART Goals for Students
Vague goals ("do better in maths") don't work. SMART goals create clarity and accountability. Help your child set goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.
Examples of SMART Learning Goals
"I will score 80% or above on the next IGCSE Chemistry test on 15 March by completing 3 past paper questions per day this week"
"I will memorise Juz 30 by 1 Ramadan by learning 5 verses each day after Fajr"
"I will improve my SAT Math score by 50 points by completing 2 practice sections per week for 6 weeks"
The Goal Review Process
Write the goal and display it visibly
Break it into weekly milestones
Check progress every Sunday evening (10 minutes)
Celebrate small wins – they build motivation for bigger goals
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