Muskingum College - CAL (CAL)
Muskingum College - CAL (CAL)
Muskingum College - CAL (CAL)
 

Goal-Setting Worksheet

GOAL:

Objective 1

Steps to reach Objective 1 

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Time frame
Objective 2

Steps to reach Objective 2 

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Time frame
Objective 3

Steps to reach Objective 3 

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Time frame
Objective 4

Steps to reach Objective 4 

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Time frame

A completed sample worksheet is provided below.

GOAL: Improve next test score by one letter grade

Objective 1:

Take better lecture notes

Steps to reach Objective 1: 

1. Read assignments before class
2. Take vocabulary list to class 
3. Take xeroxed copies of illustrations to class 
4. Ask questions during class 
5. Review and reorganize lecture notes

Time frame:

1 hour per day

Objective 2:

Meet with instructor

Steps to reach Objective 2: 

1. Schedule weekly appointment 
2. Review notes and readings before meetings 
3. Have specific questions ready
4. Take notes during meeting

Time frame:

1 hour per week

Objective 3:

More effective test preparation

Steps to reach Objective 3: 

1. Make up practice questions 
2. Try visual association and mnemonic strategies
3. Work with study group 
4. Short, frequent reviews 
5. Start preparation two weeks before test 

Time frame:

3-4 hours per week

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