Setting goals is a great way to gain a greater sense of
control over your life and start moving in a positive direction. Research shows
that setting goals enhances students’ overall experience in high school as well
as improving their academic performance.
There are two types of goals. Long term and short term. Long-term
goals are related to dreams for the future, such as college or career goals. Short-term
goals can be weekly or monthly goals that can lead up to the long term goals.
For example, by the end of this month, a student may want to improve their
grades to a C or above. This will help them with college entrance, but one of
the many goals that will help them achieve their long-term goals.
Teaching teens to set SMART goals or goals that are specific,
measureable, achievable, relevant, a time-based will allow them to reach their
goals more easily.
SPECIFIC- Goals that set a definite bar help you to be able
to know if they were achieved
MEASUREABLE-allows you to easily figure out if you are
getting closer to your target:
Example- I want to get over an 80% on my next three math
tests.
ACHIEVEABLE :
Setting goals that are within your reach so that you can dedicate time
and energy to the goal.
RELEVANT: Goals
should be important to you so that you stay committed.
TIME BASED- there should e a deadline for completion so you
create a sense of urgency.
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