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The Importance Of Goals In Education

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The decisions we make can affect us in the worst ways(Finkelstein, 2009). It is so important to use critical thinking because in the long run it will help in making good decisions. My major goal is to graduate and have good grades. One of the most important things about setting goals while in school is that each one needs to be distinct, achievable, and rewarding in order to keep me moving forward . Before setting any major goals for myself, I must try to ensure they conform to the following criteria. First of all I need to be specific knowing exactly what I need to accomplish, make sure my goal is achievable, stay focused on the goals and hold myself to them, and establish a deadline for accomplishing these goals. These are the five things I spend most of my time thinking about.
These are my goals and plans as follows;
(1). Set a Goal for Grades in Each Class- Even though I want to do my best in each class I have to consider some subjects are harder than others and each instructor is different. Nevertheless, I must set a realistic goal for the grade I think I can earn by working hard, and invest a reasonable amount of time working toward this goal. Some courses are just harder, or more applicable to the intended career path, than others, and setting a specific grade goal can help to prioritize effectively. (2). Plan Homework/Study Times for Every Course- At the beginning of each five weeks, try to plan out specific time blocks for each class throughout the week, and hold

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