Introducing Goal Setting and Reflection Surveys in Achieve

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Introducing Goal Setting and Reflection Surveys in Achieve

When Macmillan’s Learning Science team was doing research to develop Achieve, both students and instructors told us that they needed more than just discipline content; they needed tools to help students be great students, regardless of the course content. There are five surveys in Achieve designed to get students to set goals for themselves and reflect on their learning throughout the semester. For each survey you assign, you will receive insights on the strategies students are using, how they think the semester is going, and how you can target interventions and support based on your class. 

Our Learning Science team's data suggests not only do students like the surveys, but that using Goal-setting and Reflection Surveys positively impacts student course performance. 

• Students completing up to 2 surveys perform 2-3% better on their course grade than their peers not completing surveys. 
• Students completing 3-5 surveys perform up to 5.5% better on their course grade than their peers not completing surveys. 
• Students completing their surveys also complete up to 36% more of their assigned Achieve activities. 

Goal-setting and Reflection Surveys help students pay attention to their needs in the course and self-advocate throughout the semester. These surveys can offer you a better sense of what your students are struggling with and help you notice classroom trends. 

Learn more about Achieve!