Which is a SMART goal example suitable for a CES learner?

• A. Complete Foundation 1004 module X with at least 90% on the final assessment by the end of the quarter.
• B. Complete Foundation 1004 module X.
• C. Study more.
• D. Improve performance.

Answer: (A)

A SMART goal is clear, measurable, realistic, relevant, and time-bound. The best option states exactly what to accomplish (complete Foundation 1004 module X) and the measurable target (at least 90% on the final assessment) within a specific time frame (by the end of the quarter). This concreteness makes it possible to track progress and determine success.

Why this fits: it is Specific (module X and a concrete score), Measurable (the 90% final assessment), Achievable (a realistic target within the quarter), Relevant (directly tied to the Foundation 1004 progression), and Time-bound (by the end of the quarter). The other choices lack one or more elements: they are vague about what to achieve, how to measure it, or by when, so they don’t provide a precise path to success.