Goal Setting for Students [Paperback]

John Bishop (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 2003

A book for parents and teachers to help students take more responsibility for their education.....Students learn how to use the goal setting principles in school and in life.....Winner of three national parenting book awards.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"....for parents who want to show their kids how to create a dream and then go after it." -- Julie Hood, Parent

"Goal Setting for Students is a roadmap to an 'A'". -- Jennifer Jenkins, Student

"I learned it is important to have pride in yourself and to try your hardest to achieve all your goals." -- Ryan Chase, Student

"We have noticed a definite improvement in our child's willingness to take responsibility for his academic success." -- Jim Stewart, Parent, Educator

"Wow, I wish they'd offered me something like this when I was in school." -- Writer's Digest

...for parents who want to show their kids how to create a dream and then go after it. --Julie Hood, parent

Goal Setting for Students is a roadmap to an 'A. --Jennifer Jenkins, student

I learned it is important to have pride in yourself and to try your hardest to achieve all your goals. --Ryan Chase, student

Goal Setting for Students is a roadmap to an 'A. --Jennifer Jenkins, student

I learned it is important to have pride in yourself and to try your hardest to achieve all your goals. --Ryan Chase, student

From the Publisher

Finally, a book to help parents increase their child’s chances for success, improve their academic achievement, and help them talk to their children about important life skills issues.

The Goal Setting for Students® book helps students learn how to set and achieve goals and how to apply these principles in their school work. Students learn they play a significant role in their education and in their future. They learn how to develop an "I’ll Make It Happen" attitude and how to take ownership of their education.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 68 pages
• Publisher: Accent On Success; Third edition (April 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974370002
• ISBN-13: 978-0974370002
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,069,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teachers! Parents! A Helpful Tool For Nearly Every Child, July 25, 2005

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This review is from: Goal Setting for Students (Paperback)

I'd rate it with more stars if I could.

Goal Setting for Students is a nice, 68 page book that will help every parent get his or her child started on goals and achievement. The layout is simple and easy-to-read, and each chapter offers questions, with do-able and interesting activities, plus a final review at the end to recap what was taught. The book encourages children and teens (the book is for 5-12 graders) to invest in themselves, and why.

I tutor kids in my home (though I don't have children of my own), and can't wait to show this guide to parents. If your child seems "lost" or is not achieving on a level you'd like them to, this book is a great place to start.

What a valuable yet inexpensive investment!

John Bishop has zeroed in on a problem with kids--they have no purpose and no direction.

Parents: Goal Setting for Students will help you to help your child.
Teachers: Goal Setting for Students will help you to help your students.

Even though the age range is for students in grades 5-12, if you have younger students or children, I'd buy it anyway. The tools in here are great for almost any age.

What a legacy to leave your children: success and direction

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal motivational tool for any student, February 7, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goal Setting for Students (Paperback)

Goal Setting For Students is an effective educational tool for teaching young people how to focus on specific goals in order to increase their chances of academic success. Ideal for any school curriculum, as well as home-school instructors and/or self-study, this consumable workbook is filled from cover to cover with diverse activities to reinforce its message of working for whatever needs to be achieved. From learning how to set realistic goals; to measuring academic progress; to walk-through examples, and more, Goal Setting For Students is an ideal motivational tool for any student regardless of academic subject matter.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource to Increase Student Motivation, July 3, 2008

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Linda Foote (California) - See all my reviews
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This is an outstanding resource for teachers, students, and parents. It clarifies the process and purpose for goal setting in a student-friendly, organized format. The strategies and examples are well-developed and relevant, making it far more likely for students to experience success.

Since we began implementing goal setting using many of the suggestions and resources in this book, students in our school district have become more engaged in learning and accept a greater responsibility for their academic growth. Teachers repeatedly comment that their students are far more motivated since they began setting classroom and student learning goals. We highly recommend this resource.