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It’s a new year, which means it’s time to set some goals! Setting goals is a great way to help your child achieve all that she can in the coming months. Here’s how to get started:

• Talk to your child about areas where she needs some academic help. Maybe she’s having trouble memorizing her math facts or struggles with comprehending text.
• Identify where she is academically. Using a test she brought home from school or an online assessment, get an idea of what she’s capable of. Then up the ante a bit with the goal. For example, it isn’t realistic for a student to go from a 50 percent to a 90 percent in a given area in a short period of time. And a 100 percent score is very daunting for any child. Be sure to focus on something she can achieve.
• Help your child create a specific, measurable goal. For example, “I will score 80 percent on a timed 50-problem math facts test,” or “I will identify the elements of a story with 80 percent accuracy” both work. These goals leave a bit of wiggle room for your child, plus give her room to improve in the future.
• Determine what she needs to do to reach the goal. Set up a plan of action, listing anything that can help her meet the goal. Then review the list, and choose those that she is most likely to follow through on. If you run out of ideas, ask her teacher.
• Put the plan into action. Without regular practice, your child won’t be successful. Set aside time each day to work toward the goal.
• After a set period of time, such as a week or a month, reassess. Did your child meet her goal? If so, set a new goal! If not, what can she do differently to meet it?

Throughout the goal-setting process, it’s important for your child to see you set and work toward your own personal goals—whether you want to lose a few pounds, exercise more, eat right, or be more active in your community. Not only will she see how it’s done, but your success will inspire her! And, you’re more likely to achieve your own goals when you know you have an audience!

For help designing assessments or creating practice sheets for your child, visit Math Fact Café, EZ School, or My Schoolhouse, or search online for the thousands of other available sites!