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Goal

setting &
Problem
Solving
Goal Setting
WHAT ARE GOALS?

Goals are the things you wish to accomplish.

SMART goals are:

Specific,
Measurable,
Achievable,
Relevant, and
Time-Bound.

Defining these parameters as they pertain to your goal


helps ensure that your objectives are attainable
within a certain time frame.
Why are
goals
important
helps define what you want to achieve, creating a
clear vision and path forward.

provides a sense of purpose, encouraging consistent


effort and commitment.

allows for better prioritisation and organisation of


tasks, making efficient use of time.

goals create measurable outcomes, making it easier


to track progress and stay accountable.

achieving goals, even small ones, boosts self-esteem


and reinforces belief in your abilities.

promotes continuous learning and self-improvement,


helping you reach your full potential.

provides a reason to persist and adapt when faced


with obstacles, fostering resilience.
bENEFITS OF
GOAL SETTING
Focus – Provides direction and helps prioritise
tasks.
Motivation – Fuels drive and commitment.
Time Management – Organises tasks and reduces
procrastination.
Accountability – Encourages responsibility and
progress tracking.
Confidence – Builds self-belief through
accomplishments.
Resilience – Promotes perseverance through
setbacks.
Productivity – Increases efficiency by clarifying
priorities.
Decision-Making – Guides choices in line with
objectives.
Fulfillment – Creates purpose and a sense of
achievement.
Vision – Encourages long-term planning and
growth.
The duration of
goals
Short-Term Goals:
Duration: A few days to
a few months.
Purpose: Focus on
immediate or near-
future achievements,
often as steps toward a
larger goal.
Examples: Finishing a
project by the end of
the week, learning a
specific skill over a
month.

Medium-Term Goals: Long-Term Goals:


Duration: Several Duration: Multiple years,
months to a year. often five years or
Purpose: Help bridge the more.
gap between short-term Purpose: Reflect
and long-term goals, broader life aspirations
often involving and require sustained
moderate changes or effort and planning over
accomplishments. an extended period.
Examples: Completing a Examples: Advancing in
certification course a career, buying a home,
within six months, saving achieving a high level of
for a vacation in a year. expertise in a field.
SMART GOAL SETTING
SPECIFIC MEASURABLE
The goal should be clear and specific, You should be able to track your
answering questions like What do I progress toward the goal. This
want to accomplish? Why is this goal might mean setting a quantifiable
important? Who is involved? For target or defining criteria to assess
example, instead of saying "I want to success. For example, "I want to
be healthier," you might say, "I want run 10km" is measurable.
to exercise 30 minutes a day, 5 times
a week."

rELEVENT
ACHIEVABLE
The goal should align with your
broader life, career, or personal
The goal should be realistic and
values. It needs to matter to you. If
attainable, considering your resources
your larger aim is to have more
and time. Setting attainable goals helps
energy, then setting a goal to
to prevent frustration and burnout. For
improve sleep or fitness is
instance, if you haven’t exercised in
relevant.
years, starting with a daily 30-minute
walk is more achievable than jumping
straight into a marathon training
program.
TIMELY
Instead of saying, “I want to be more
organised,” a SMART goal would be: Every SMART goal needs a deadline.
“I will organise my desk by sorting This adds a sense of urgency and helps
through my school books and papers prevent procrastination. For instance, "I
and organising my desk drawers want to save $1,000 in the next three
within the next week, spending at months."
least 30 minutes on it each day.”
problem solving
Problem-solving skills are essential because they foster
independence, resilience, and critical thinking—qualities that benefit
both our academic and personal lives. Solving problems effectively
helps us learn how to approach challenges logically and creatively. It
also equips us to handle stress, setbacks, and changes, promotes
emotional resilience and self-confidence.

By practicing problem-solving, we gain skills that can be applied


across various subjects, helping us see connections between
concepts and strengthening our understanding. It also encourages
collaboration and social skills, as we learn to work with others,
communicate ideas, and respect different perspectives.

Problem-solving helps us grow into well-rounded, adaptable


individuals capable of navigating complex situations both in school
and in life.
ideal problem
solving
The IDEAL model is a structured approach to problem-solving that
helps us tackle challenges methodically:

Identify the Problem: Recognise what the issue is. Ask questions
like, “What’s going wrong?” or “What do I want to change?” This
step ensures we understand the core problem rather than just
symptoms.

Define the Problem: Be specific about the problem's details.


Clarify the goal and any constraints or limitations. This step helps
narrow down the issue and makes it easier to focus on finding a
solution.

Explore Possible Solutions: Brainstorm different ways to solve the


problem. Encourage creativity and thinking outside the box. It’s
helpful to list several options, weigh pros and cons, and consider
potential outcomes for each one.

Act on a Solution: Choose the best solution and put it into action.
Here, commit to your chosen approach, taking deliberate steps
toward solving the problem.

Look Back and Evaluate: Reflect on the outcome. Did the solution
work? What could have been done differently? This step builds
self-awareness and helps you learn from each experience,
improving future problem-solving.
ideal problem
solving worksheet
1. Identify the Problem
What is the problem?
Write a sentence or two describing the problem clearly.

2. Define the Problem


What do I need to accomplish? What are the boundaries or limits?
Write down any specific goals or constraints here.

3. Explore Possible Solutions


List at least three different solutions to the problem (add pro’s and
cons)
Solution 1:

Solution 2:

Solution 3:

4. Act on a Solution
Which solution will I try? (Circle one from above)
What steps will I take to put it into action? Write out a few steps.

5. Look Back and Evaluate


Did the solution work? Yes / No
What went well?

What could I do differently next time?


decision-making grid
options:
feelings:
consequences:

the situation or problem:

the solution:
problem-solving organiser
problem:

can i solve it?


revise the problem
so that it is one i
can solve
yes no

which solution is
what are 4-5 possible solutions?
best for me?
include pro’s and con’s
circle the best one

what steps will i take to put this


into action?
Tips on supporting the students with
problem solving and goal setting:
Show students how to break down problems into
smaller steps.
Encourage viewing challenges as learning
opportunities.
Connect problem-solving to everyday situations
for relevance.
Use frameworks like "IDEAL" (Identify, Define,
Explore, Act, Look back).
Pair students for group problem-solving to build
social skills.
Prompt critical thinking with “What if…” questions.
Let students experiment and learn from
mistakes.
After solving a problem, discuss what worked
and what they’d do differently.
Help students divide large goals into smaller,
manageable steps.
Encourage keeping a record of their progress to
boost motivation.
Recognise progress along the way to build
confidence.
Regularly review goals, allowing students to
adjust as needed.

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