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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Business
Lesson Topic: SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-limited) objectives
Learning Objective/s:
  • Define each element of the SMART criteria and explain its purpose.
  • Analyse how SMART objectives influence strategic, tactical and operational decisions.
  • Construct a SMART objective from a vague business goal.
  • Evaluate a monitoring plan by selecting appropriate KPIs.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and laptop for presentation
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handouts of the SMART criteria table
  • Case‑study worksheet (coffee‑line scenario)
  • Sticky notes for quick responses
  • Exit‑ticket slips
 Introduction:
Begin with a short video clip showing a well‑known brand’s ambitious goal to capture audience interest. Ask students to recall what an objective is and why clear goals matter in business. State that by the end of the lesson they will be able to write and evaluate SMART objectives and link them to decision‑making.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Quick quiz on the difference between aims and objectives.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Introduce the SMART framework with examples.
  3. Guided practice (15'): In pairs, rewrite a vague goal into a SMART objective using the handout.
  4. Case‑study activity (15'): Groups create a SMART objective for the premium coffee line and map it to strategic, tactical and operational decisions.
  5. Monitoring plan (10'): Identify KPIs and set a data‑collection schedule for the objective.
  6. Plenary (5'): Groups share their objectives; teacher provides feedback and highlights common pitfalls.
Conclusion:
Summarise the five SMART elements and how they drive business decisions and monitoring. Students complete an exit ticket by writing one SMART objective for a personal or school project. For homework, they refine the objective and outline at least two KPIs to track progress.