Goal Setting Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Exam preparation lesson 8: Part 1 test: goal setting · Set 90 · 40 questions

Study tip (Aim, plan, track): Find the topic of the question: dream or goal, SMART letter, short or long-term, steps, progress, habit or reward, or setback. For SMART questions, check S, M, A, R, T in order and find the one that fails. For sums: share = total ÷ parts; percentage done = done ÷ target × 100.

1. 1.🪜 Why split a big goal into steps? (a) to skip the goal (b) each step feels doable (c) it takes longer (d) it looks busy
2. 2.🎁 When is the best time to give yourself a reward? (a) instead of the task (b) before you start (c) never (d) after the task is done
3. 3.🎯 In a SMART goal, which letter means “shows how much”? (a) Measurable (b) Specific (c) Achievable (d) Relevant
4. 4.True or false: “I can learn from this.” is a helpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎯 Which SMART letter is this goal missing? Aim: faster mental maths. Goal: “Learn the 12 to 20 times tables.” (a) Time-bound (b) Measurable (c) Specific (d) Achievable
6. 6.True or false: “recalling your reason” drains your motivation. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these helps turn a dream into a goal? (a) waiting for luck (b) only talking about it (c) a clear target (d) no start date
8. 8.🪜 Diya’s goal is to learn 14 new words, doing 2 each day. In how many days will the goal be done?
9. 9.Which of these is a dream (a wish with no plan yet)? (a) save ₹500 by Diwali (b) have a big house (c) draw 1 sketch a day (d) jog 1 km thrice a week
10. 10.True or false: “read 30 pages this week” is a short-term goal (days or weeks). (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: small daily wins? (a) keeps you going (b) drains your drive
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) jog 500 m this evening (b) read pages 1 to 10 today (c) list the 6 chapters (d) read every book
13. 13.True or false: this goal is missing M (Measurable). Aim: better essays. Goal: “Write 10 practice essays and get each one checked.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a long-term goal (months or years)? (a) solve 5 sums today (b) learn 10 words this week (c) finish homework tonight (d) learn to code an app
15. 15.🎯 In SMART goals, what does the A stand for? (a) Amazing (b) Awesome (c) Achievable (d) Active
16. 16.Which of these keeps you motivated? (a) a too-big daily target (b) scrolling for hours (c) recalling your reason (d) harsh self-blame
17. 17.Which of these is too big or too vague for one step? (a) read pages 1 to 10 today (b) make 10 flashcards (c) learn 5 words tonight (d) do the whole syllabus
18. 18.Which of these makes a new habit fail? (a) starting too big (b) starting very small (c) a ready study corner (d) same time every day
19. 19.📅 What does a goal have that a dream may not? (a) a famous name (b) a date to finish by (c) a bigger size (d) a lucky number
20. 20.True or false: “ticking a tracker” helps a new habit stick. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a poor reward after study? (a) time for a hobby (b) a favourite snack (c) buying costly things (d) a sticker on a chart
22. 22.🪜 A small clear step, or too big or vague: “solve 3 sums before tea”? (a) too big or vague (b) a small clear step
23. 23.🔁 Which helps a new study habit stick? (a) the same time daily (b) once a month (c) only on weekends (d) when you feel like it
24. 24.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I improved in two topics — good.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
25. 25.🪜 Which long-term goal does this short-term step help? “read a novel a week” (a) build a phone app (b) write a storybook (c) become a doctor (d) play for the state
26. 26.🌈 Does this help make a goal, or keep it a dream: a finish date? (a) helps make a goal (b) keeps it a dream
27. 27.🎯 Which SMART letter is this goal missing? Aim: stronger maths. Goal: “Work on a few maths things 5 days a week until the term ends.” (a) Specific (b) Measurable (c) Time-bound (d) Achievable
28. 28.Which of these is a good reward after study? (a) a reward before work (b) a walk in the park (c) a whole day of games (d) a huge box of sweets
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) scrolling for hours (b) comparing with toppers (c) quitting after one miss (d) a study buddy
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only counting misses (b) hiding the bad weeks (c) checking once a year (d) ticking a chart daily
31. 31.✍️ Why is it useful to write your goal down? (a) teachers grade it (b) it looks neat (c) you see it and act (d) it makes it come true
32. 32.🪜 Your goal: learn 60 new words in a month. The best first step is… (a) learn all 60 today (b) buy a big dictionary (c) wait till next month (d) learn 15 words this week
33. 33.📊 How often is a good time to review a monthly goal? (a) once a year (b) every five minutes (c) once a week (d) never
34. 34.True or false: “just wishing” helps turn a dream into a goal. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎯 Which SMART letter is this goal missing? Aim: better essays. Goal: “Write 10 practice essays and get each one checked.” (a) Achievable (b) Time-bound (c) Specific (d) Relevant
36. 36.🌈 Does this help make a goal, or keep it a dream: no start date? (a) helps make a goal (b) keeps it a dream
37. 37.True or false: “play in the state team” is a short-term goal (days or weeks). (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎁 Good or poor reward after study: a walk in the park? (a) a poor reward (b) a good reward
39. 39.Which of these makes a new habit fail? (a) starting very small (b) same time every day (c) linking it to a cue (d) skipping two days
40. 40.Which of these is a good tracking habit? (a) comparing with others (b) never checking (c) guessing at month end (d) a habit tracker

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