Goal Setting

Goal Setting

For the NEW Year

Ask yourself.... What goal can I set to improve my grades?

Multiple Select

To improve my grades, I can ....

• take better notes

• pay attention in class

• study a little each night for a test/quiz

• complete my assignments on time

Ask yourself..... what skill can I improve on or what do I struggle with at school?

Poll

Think about the skills that are difficult for you or the ones that you put off until last ... Check all that apply

• Writing

• Reading

• Math

What are your favorite subjects in school?

• Think about why you like the class or classes

• Do you do the work for that class first?

• Do you complete the assignments on time?

Poll

What classes do you like?

• Math

• Reading

• Writing

• Science

• Social Studies

Open Ended

Why do you like that class or classes? Please answer in a complete sentence.

I like (put in the name of the class) because

I like (put in the name of the classes- use commas & and) because... You can write why you like each class- must have a reason!

Goals that I can set for myself..

• I can improve my test grades by ....

• I can turn in my assignments on time by

• I can tell myself that I can do......

• A goal must be achievable and measurable.

• A goal does require you to do your part, which is part of the goal- What you have to do in order to achieve the goal.

• A goal may be a skill that you must learn and do your best to master in order to complete an assignment/task.

Your assignment is to go to Google Classroom and complete the Google slides-

1. Writing 1 goal to improve your grades-of your grades are good then improving grades on your tests or assignments

2. Write 1 goal to improve a skill - pick one

It can be for reading, writing, or math

3. Write 1 goal for yourself for this month - pick being to class on time; having all materials ready; sitting at a table or desk for school; or you think of one.

The goals you write will only be seen by you and by the teacher.

You will check your progress on your goals.

We will work in class on ways/strategies to achieve your goals

My goal for all my students is the end of the third quarter will be easy peasy.