Why teach goal-setting? If they think they cant, theyre
probably right! Students who have developed strong sense of
ability: See challenging problems as tasks to be mastered Are more
interested in participating Form a stronger sense of commitment to
their interests and activities Continue to try when they dont
succeed the first time Students with an undeveloped sense of
ability: Avoid challenging tasks Believe that difficult tasks are
too tough for them Focus on struggle or failure Give up easily
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Appeal to the Four Dimensions to help students set goals
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Who sets the goal? Extrinsic outside motivation Intrinsic
motivated from within Help students see how accomplishing the goal
will benefit them I will be better off having achieved my goal. It
is connected to my life. I can decide on and achieve goals. The
goal is of value to me. More intrinsic motivation = greater
achievement!
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Using goals to motivate student achievement on assessments STAR
Progress Monitoring Share individual student scores/results/etc
Brainstorm (problems & solutions) Complete stair-step goal
sheet Timely feedback praise evident EFFORT and attainment! Acuity
Share results of assessment and specific areas of strength/weakness
Brainstorm (problems & solutions) Complete individual goal
sheet Timely feedback praise!
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Using goals to motivate student achievement on
assignments/tests PowerSchool Show students how your class averages
are figured Provide samples of how different categories affect
overall grade Allow students to practice figuring grades Brainstorm
(problems & solutions) Set goals Communicate results recognize
effort & achievement Teach students how to track assignment
data Encourage students to take ownership of their progress in
class
