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Goals for TodayGoals for Today

You will be able to…• understand the importance of setting

goals• write and teach students to use

SMART goals• use a variety of goal setting in the

classroom (weekly testing, MAP, KCCT)

• celebrate the successes

Why Set Goals?Why Set Goals?• Goals focus us on a specific target.• Without goals, we tend to become

scattered in thoughts and actions.• Goals direct our minds on

achievement.• Goal setting improves everyday

actions and decision making.• Goal setting provides us with a sense

of purpose and develops our skills.

““What STUDENTS think What STUDENTS think about and do with about and do with

assessment results is assessment results is as important as what as important as what

adults think about and adults think about and do with them…”do with them…”

Rick StigginsRick Stiggins

Research on Goal Setting Research on Goal Setting

Ronald Taylor (1964) compared the goals of underachievers and achievers. He found that underachievers either had no particular goals, or if they did, aimed impossibly high. Achievers, by comparison, set realistic, attainable goals that were related to their school work. Robert Wood and Edwin Locke (1987) found a significant relationship between goals and self-efficacy: Students with a stronger sense of efficacy also set higher, but reachable, goals. Wood and Locke also pointed out that more challenging goals usually prompt higher achievement. Challenge, of course, is in the eye of the beholder. Goals the teacher considers challenging may be seen as too stiff by some students, and laughably easy by others. The challenge for the teacher, then, is to assist students in setting reasonable goals for themselves. Albert Bandura and Dale Schunk (1981) showed that when elementary students are taught to carve up large, distant goals into smaller subgoals, several useful outcomes follow: They make faster progress in learning skills or content, they learn an important self-regulation skill, and they improve their self-efficacy and interest in the task. In every class, there may be some students who already are skillful at goal-setting. On their own, gifted students– especially gifted girls– make frequent use of goal-setting and planning strategies. But all students will profit from careful thought about their achievement goals. Dale Schunk’s (1985) study of sixth grade learning disabled mathematics students showed that the best learning occurred not just when the students focused on short-term goals, but when they also had a say in goal-setting. Students showed more growth in self-efficacy and math skills when they participated in goal-setting. Specific goals are far more effective motivators than general ones, such as “Do your best.” When a student goal contains a clear performance standard, it cuts out a lot of guesswork about where to aim. Learning and self-efficacy are enhanced by specific goals, because it is easier for both teacher and student to gauge progress.

Begin with the end in mind!Begin with the end in mind!From the smallest personal beginnings to the largest human triumphs, why are we here if not to dream? Dreams and goals shape children’s lives and motivate them to learn. Teachers play a critical role in helping young people discover who they are and encouraging their dreams and goals.

Dreams are important for all ages! Dreams encompass goals. They give your life purpose, direction, and meaning. They shape your life choices, help you build toward the future, and give you a sense of control and hope.

Dreamers are the ones who have the courage and creativity to see beyond “What is” to “What can be” to make a difference in their own life and the lives of others.

Think, Pair, ShareThink, Pair, Share• Think about your childhood. What

did you dream of becoming?• If you are not what you thought you

would be, what stopped you?• With your neighbor discuss what your

dream was and what kept you from that dream.“The difference between a dream and a goal is ACTION!”

To set a positive tone for the school year and help young people develop important skills, it’s valuable to encourage students to think about their future and set goals they can work toward.

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• After getting to know your class data, what subject or sub area of a subject could use growth?

• Set a goal for that area. Goals have to be SMART for you and for your students.

Begin with the end in mind!Begin with the end in mind!

SMART GOALSSMART GOALS• S: specific- The goal should identify a specific action

or event that will take place.

• M: measurable-The goal and its benefits should be quantifiable.

• A: achievable-The goal should be attainable given available resources.

• R: realistic-The goal should require you to stretch some, but allow the likelihood of success.

• T: timely-The goal should state the time period in which it will be accomplished.

Tips that can help you set Tips that can help you set effective goals…effective goals…

• Develop several goals. A list of five to seven items gives you several things to work on over a period of time. Pick the most important goal(s).

• State goals as declarations of intention: “I will try out for three clubs.”

• Attach a date to each goal. State what you intend to accomplish and by when. Short term and long term goals should be included.

• Be specific. “To raise my grade” is too general; “to raise my grade by 10%” is better.

• Share your goals with someone who cares if you reach them. Sharing your intentions with your parents, your best friend, or your teacher will help ensure success.

• Write down your goals and put them where you will see them. The more often you read your list, the more results you get.

• Review and revise your list. Goal setting improves with practice, so play around with it!

Smart Goal Worksheet School: Cline Elementary : Team Leader: Myssi Turner District Goal(s): All students will have access to a guaranteed and viable curriculum.

Team SMART Goal 100% of third through fifth graders will goal set and use data analysis folders to reflect on their test results.

Strategies and Action Steps I will model goal setting and data analysis folders to all 3-5th graders, then classroom teachers will have students use folders on a weekly basis.

Responsibility 3-5th grade teachers and Staff Developer

Timeline Sept. 2009-May 2010

Evidence of Effectiveness Data folders Goal setting sheets Test scores Classroom observations

100% of students will follow school wide expectations, rules, and consequences.

Give a PD on CHAMPS. As a faculty come up with rules and consequences based on CHAMPS to provide routine for students/parents entering the next grade level.

Entire staff On-going August 2009- May 2010

Office referrals Common planning discussions on behavior occurrences

My class RIT mean score in science will increase by 10%.

Analyze MAP data & find what areas need to be re-taught Focus on core content Use learning targets congruent to cc Provide purposeful hw

Myssi Turner Daily until Winter MAP assessment

MAP data Classroom assessments Common assessments

How to begin…How to begin…Smaller can be betterSmaller can be better

When it comes to goal setting, smaller is better. Help your students set small, achievable goals that can be

accomplished quickly. As you work through a project or unit, you can help them set more difficult and larger,

longer-term goals. During the initial phase of any project, short-term goals that ensure immediate success are

essential. Young students, in particular, are not able to focus on long-term goals. One setback during a long series of successes with short-term goals is much easier to handle than a larger set-back with one long-term goal. As Michael Jordan's advice states, “Step by step, I can’t see any other

way...”

What to do... Ideas to get you started

•Discuss what a goal is… accept their ideas and work toward a common understanding that a goal is•Print the Michael Jordan goal-setting basketball story and share it with your students. •Work with your students to set three goals each week. A form (My Accomplishment Plan) is provided for the student to use. These goals should be specific so that it is easy for the student to recognize progress toward them. The goals should also be attainable...within the student's reach with reasonable effort. At the end of each week, review the student's Accomplishment Plan for the week and assist the student in developing new goals for the next week. •Find trade books that deal with kids meeting their goals/dreams. Read and discuss what worked for them. •Tell students about your own goals and if or how you have reached them.•Have students ask their parents what goals they have or had and how they work to met them.•Step by step lesson plan ideas are included in your packet.

My Accomplishment Plan (What I Want to Do Better This Week)

Name: _____________________________________

Week: _____________________________________

Goal How I Did The Best Thing About

Trying to Reach This Goal

1st

2nd

3rd

MAP Data and Goal SettingMAP Data and Goal Setting• Begin the year off analyzing your incoming

students’ MAP data to help you make SMART goals on the area that needs the most growth.

• Conference with students and have students graph or record their Spring scores before they take this year’s Fall test.

• Have students set SMART goals to raise that percentage or RIT score.

www.nwea.org Teacher reports give you percentage and RIT scores.

MAP Goal Setting Plan

Name:____________________________

“The difference between a dream and a goal is action.”

Explain what that quote means to you. ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It takes hard work to reach goals. Reaching goals doesn’t just happen. You must demonstrate a strong commitment, sustained efforts, exercise self control, believe in yourself, and not accept failure as an option. Why is it important to set goals?____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Use your testing data to fill in the table below: MAP Subject

Score from Spring

Goal for Fall

Score for Fall

Goal for Winter

Score for Winter

Goal for Spring

Score for Spring

Math Reading LA Science

MAP Goals and Scores “The difference between a dream and a goal is action.”

Math Score:_________ Goal:_________________________________________________ List and describe three actions/strategies that you will commit to doing to help you reach your goal. Be sure to include the resources (materials and people) you may need to help you. 1. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Reading Score:_________ Goal:_________________________________________________ List and describe three actions/strategies that you will commit to doing to help you reach your goal. Be sure to include the resources (materials and people) you may need to help you. 1. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ LA Score:_________ Goal:_________________________________________________ List and describe three actions/strategies that you will commit to doing to help you reach your goal. Be sure to include the resources (materials and people) you may need to help you. 1. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________

Student signature___________________________________ Parent signature____________________________________ Teacher signature___________________________________

Student Goal Planning for MAPs: Math

Name_______________________ Per. _______

Math Data for MAPs Goals

Math MAPs What is Measured Fall Score

Winter Score

Spring Score

Overall Score

Number Sense and Operations

I can solve problems involving different operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) of whole numbers. I understand the relationship among the different operations. I understand place value and how it relates to simple fractions and percents. I can solve problems with both positive and negative numbers.

Patterns, Functions, & Algebra

I can use variables, mathematical symbols, and properties to write and simplify expressions and sentences. I know how to manipulate and solve equations.

Measurement

I can choose and use appropriate units and measurement tools to find the properties of objects (length, weight, volume, time, temperature, angles, and money.) I can find the area and perimeter of objects.

Geometry & Spatial Sense

I can describe and compare the characteristics of plane and solid geometric figures and use my understanding to show relationships and solve problems.

Data Analysis, Statistics, & Probability

I can collect numerical data and record, organize, display, and understand data given as a set or as a graph (bar, table, line, circle, or pie.) I can find the probability of events.

Problem Solving

I can make decisions about how to approach problems. I can use different strategies (pictures, patterns, lists, work backwards, guess and check, and familiar problems), skills (operations and fractions), and concepts (time, money, measurement) to find solutions and check an answer’s reasonableness.

Total Time

Total Spring MAPs Math Score needed to predict a “proficient” level on the 7th grade CST test.

238

Goal Setting for KCCTGoal Setting for KCCT• After analyzing the results, I placed the number of Distinguished, Proficient,

Apprentice, and Novice on a spreadsheet for each individual tested grade.• Next, I found some music that would get the students pumped up.• I danced into the room with the music and let the song finish before I began. This

really got the kids curious.• I told them that we had reason to celebrate! Scores were in from the KCCT!• I placed their scores on the document camera and explained what they meant.• I asked if they thought they could do better than last year’s third graders, etc.• I told them that I had visited the number 1 school in the state and they had scored

only 13 points higher than us!• I asked students who would like to be number one in the state and what we could do

to become number 1.• I had students set a goal for our school: 128 #1 in the State!• I had students list things they could do to help our school become number 1.• I had their teachers pledge to do something fun if they reached their goal and we

posted that in the classroom.• I passed out the goal sheet for them to pledge what they would do and posted them

as a bulletin board for all the school to see.• From there, I introduced the data analysis folders to help them goal set for weekly

tests. This can be used for MAP goal setting, too.

3rd Grade KCCT Scores Subject D P A N Reading 19 36 5 2

Math 29 24 8 1

#1 in the State

Subject 2009 Score

2010 Goal

Reading 111 126

Math 116 133

Science 122 131

S.S. 119 129 On-Demand

100 111

– Listen better in class– Sit in a different location in class– Take good classroom notes– Participate in classroom discussions– Ask more questions when I don’t understand– Learn how to preview chapters before reading them– Read chapters before doing my homework– Do my best every day with behavior– Write down my assignments correctly in my planner– Learn how to study for tests– Ask someone to help me study– Hand in homework on time

Students list action plans to help our school meet the goal.

#1 in the State I pledge to do my best to reach our school goal. Here is how I am going to help my school reach this goal: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signed: Date:

Hallway bulletin board

KCCT Goal Setting Plan for ____________________________________________

Subject KCCT Score

Goal for Next KCCT

Actual Score

Actions/Strategies to help me reach my goal. Initials

3rd Grade Reading

Math

4th Grade

Reading

Math

Science

5th Grade Reading

Math

Social Studies

On-Demand

Data FoldersData Folders• Each student gets a manila

folder with data analysis sheets and goal setting sheets stapled inside.

• We wrote our learning targets on the outside of the folder.

“I can analyze and reflect on my scores.” “I can set goals to improve my scores.”

Model and explain how to use folders.

• Students use their data folders to keep all scores graphed inside. This helps with visualizing how their pattern of scores look and makes them reflect on their scores. “I didn’t study for this test so my graph is thirty points lower!”

• It also helps with parents during conferences.

After the whole group introduction of how to use data folders and practicing together, students can do this independently at a center or as an anchor activity.

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Test Name:__________________________Date of Test:____________Score:____ I missed #s ______________________________________________________________________ What do I need to do to improve in those concepts? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Goal for next test______________________________________________________ Test Name:__________________________Date of Test:____________Score:____ I missed #s ______________________________________________________________________ What do I need to do to improve in those concepts? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Goal for next test______________________________________________________ Test Name:__________________________Date of Test:____________Score:____ I missed #s ______________________________________________________________________ What do I need to do to improve in those concepts? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Goal for next test______________________________________________________

Celebrate Successes!Celebrate Successes!•Toast to the class- Kool-Aid in party glasses

•Extra recess time

•Eating lunch outside with the teacher and special friends

•Chewing gum

•No homework pass

•Allow them to wear hats, pjs, etc.

•Pizza party

•Happy Dance! School wide Congo Dance

School Wide Celebrations

BIG CELEBRATIONS

Your turn…Your turn…

Write a SMART Goal(s) that shows how you will use the information from this

professional development.

Smart Goal Worksheet School: Team Name : Team Leader: District Goal(s): All students will have access to a guaranteed and viable curriculum.

Team SMART Goal

Strategies and Action Steps

Responsibility

Timeline

Evidence of Effectiveness

Thanks for coming!Thanks for coming!Fill out an evaluation form and your PD

or stipend form.

Title: Goal Setting by Myssi Turner