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Goal Setting for Students

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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

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.

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.

A workbook designed to help students in grades 5 - 12 to succeed, with a goal of changing lives, "Goal Setting for Students" is a must have for every teacher, troop leader, tutor and parent. If every educator utilized this program we would have a future filled with successful, responsible adults.

In eight chapters John Bishop has created a tool for helping students in understanding success, goal setting, stretching goals, positive attitude, taking responsibility, the value of determination, managing time and keeping goals in mind. In each chapter are key words and lessons on each topic, activities for the individual and for the class, home activities and reviews. All of this is presented in a concise and easy to follow format and written in such a way as to encourage the student's interest. Each page is eye-catching and interesting, certainly not boring nor childish but aimed at this precise age group.

Teachers will easily find ways to integrate this program into their lesson plans, and find that it does not take up time, but rather will help save valuable class time and alleviate frustrations. Students will come away from the program with a new attitude toward goals and responsibility. Through "real world examples" students are given something to think about in regards to the chapter topic that they can relate to and will set them thinking of their own dreams and goals. Famous quotes and proverbs are found throughout the book lending additional points to ponder, such as this one from Mahatma Ghandi, "Real education consists of drawing the best out of you."

"Goal Setting for Students" will help draw the best out of the students you know.

One thing I learned is how to be successful and what success is.