A three-part goal-setting roadmap: collaborate on goals, establish autonomous activities, and check in regularly¶

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Description¶

The guide recommends a framework for turning a chosen growth goal into action, stating that "Setting a roadmap or action plan to achieve the chosen goal helps keep students on track." It has three steps: collaborate with students to set goals they are motivated to achieve; establish concrete activities students understand and can pursue autonomously, using Student Profile or Class Profile reports to identify focus areas; and check in regularly to monitor motivation and progress. The guide notes there is no single approach appropriate for all students.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Access to MAP Growth Student Profile or Class Profile reports to identify specific focus areas and areas of mastery

Constraints¶

• The guide states there is no set approach that is appropriate for all students

Target Learners¶

• K–12 students setting MAP Growth goals

Target Learning Goals¶

• Goal setting, motivation, and progress monitoring toward academic growth targets

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Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• MAP Growth Goal Explorer user guide and FAQ. (2026). HMH Education Company. https://www.nwea.org/research/publication/map-growth-goal-explorer-users-guide/