Kabir, a Class 11 student, has been feeling low about himself. His counsellor helps him set a target: raise his mathematics score from 50 to 65 in the unit test four weeks from now by solving ten problems a day. Identify the approach she is using. Which qualities should goals under this approach have?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and to be completed within a relevant time frame
Option (1) Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and to be completed within a relevant time frame — Correct. The counsellor is setting goals to strengthen Kabir's self-esteem. Such goals must be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and completed within a relevant time frame. Kabir's target fits all five: a clear score, a clear deadline and a daily plan.
Option (2) Specific, measurable, ambitious, relevant, and to be completed within a relevant time frame — Incorrect. Here "achievable" is replaced by "ambitious". A goal that is too ambitious may fail, and failure lowers self-esteem.
Option (3) Specific, measurable, achievable, rewarding, and to be completed within a relevant time frame — Incorrect. Here "relevant" is replaced by "rewarding". The goal must matter to the student's needs; being rewarding is not one of the listed qualities.
Option (4) Simple, measurable, achievable, relevant, and to be completed within a relevant time frame — Incorrect. Here "specific" is replaced by "simple". A goal can be simple and still vague; it must state precisely what is to be done.
NCERT (2026-27): “Bipolar and Related Disorders … “• accentuating positive life experiences to develop positive identity. This increases confidence in self.” “• providing opportunities for development of physical, social and vocational skills.” “• establishing a trustful communication.” “• goals for the students should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, to be completed within a relevant time frame.” |