Measurable: Goals should be measurable so that progress can be tracked. For example, "Students will be able to answer 80% of questions correctly on a quiz about the main idea of a story."
Achievable: Goals should be challenging but attainable. For example, "Students will be able to read and comprehend grade-level texts with 90% accuracy."
Relevant: Goals should be relevant to the curriculum and to students' needs. For example, "Students will be able to use reading skills to research a topic of interest."
Time-bound: Goals should have a timeline for completion. For example, "Students will be able to read and comprehend grade-level texts with 90% accuracy by the end of the school year."