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Student Goals and Motivation

Accelerated Math  Best Practices. Student Goals and Motivation. Why Set Goals?. Motivate students Encourage students to be responsible for their own learning Help you monitor progress Keep students focused. Types of Goals. Number of objectives mastered Average Practice % correct

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Student Goals and Motivation

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  1. Accelerated MathBest Practices Student Goals and Motivation

  2. Why Set Goals? • Motivate students • Encourage students to be responsible for their own learning • Help you monitor progress • Keep students focused

  3. Types of Goals • Number of objectives mastered • Average Practice % correct • Average Regular Test % correct • Other goals

  4. Objectives Mastered Guidelines • Grades 1 and 2: 2 objectives per week • Grades 3 and up: 4 objectives per week

  5. Percent Correct Guidelines • Set Average Percent Correct • On Practice at 75% (or higher) • On Regular Tests at 85% (or higher) • Enter goals so Accelerated Math can track student progress for you

  6. Other Goals • Behavior • Time on task • Following routines • Organization • Help students remain committed to goals

  7. Set Goals Together • Involve each student to encourage ownership • Meet with each student individually: • Present your proposed goal • Discuss • Show support and build confidence • Complete the Student Math Plan together

  8. TOPS Report for Monitoring Progress • Teach students to view Overall Progress section to monitor goal progress on a daily basis • Look for: • Total Objectives Mastered • Practice Average Percent Correct • Test Average Percent Correct

  9. More Tools for Monitoring Progress • Goal History Report • Teach students to chart progress with the Student Goal Chart

  10. Adjust Goals if Needed • Adjust goals during marking period if current goals are: • Too ambitious: Student is lagging behind and discouraged • Too easy: Student is exceeding goals and is bored • Consider circumstances outside of class that may affect progress

  11. Grades Based on Goals • Grading is a school or district decision • Consider using completion of goals as part of the math grade • Use the Goal History Report • Did the student reach his goals?

  12. Create Ideas for Motivating Students • Goals are just one way to motivate • Success is the greatest motivator • Students feel successful when they practice math at the appropriate level • Immediate feedback from you and Accelerated Math provide the best student motivation

  13. Celebrate Success • Chart class progress • Total objectives mastered • Class avg % correct on Practice • Class avg % correct on Regular Tests • Create a Math Wall of Fame for students who meet goals • Print Accelerated Math certificates • Hold graduation ceremony for completing a library

  14. True or False? • 1. The up-to-the-minute feedback provided by Accelerated Math motivates students and helps them achieve their goals • 2. On Regular Tests, an overall average of 80% correct is the criteria for students to show proficiency

  15. True or False? • 3. The Student Grouping Report helps you track student progress toward meeting goals. • 4. Creating a Math Wall of Fame is one way to celebrate math success.

  16. Continuing Professional Development • Model Classroom certification • Using Accelerated Math with various types of learners • Using Accelerated Math in various settings

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