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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, October 23, 2013 | 18 education Set goals for school success using the CAM rule Having goals is important in everyday life--it helps give a sense of direction and purpose, and it sets bars by which we can navigate almost everything that we do. But nowhere is goal-setting more important than in school. Setting academic goals can be challenging for students--most students merely exist from day to day, from test to test, project to project without much thought to where they are going or where they currently are. This is not surprising as skills such as time management, organization, and goal setting are not taught in schools. "Students usually just tread water. Setting goals helps them to see a bigger picture and set a target to aim for, which gives them an advantage over students who are simply staying a oat," said Laura Dockray, Centre Director of Oxford Learning, Oakville North East location. That's why students need programs such as those offered at Oxford Learning. Students not only get the Pre-K to Grade 12 Reading Writing Math Advertorial support they need in the day-to-day of school such as homework assistance, they develop key goal setting skills which help them make smarter and more wellinformed decisions about school. To set goals, students need to take a look at their current academic standing. Usually there is one area that could use special attention, such as science, math, or completing homework. Before students begin setting goals, they should become familiar with Oxford Learning's CAM Rule for setting Goals. Oxford Learning's CAM rule for setting goals: Goals need to be Clear, Achievable, and Measurable. Here's how students can apply the CAM rule. · Clear. Make specific goals that are not too broad in scope. The goal shouldn't be "improve my science grade", but "I want to understand the periodic table of elements and mitosis." · Achievable. Keep goals realistic. A C minus stuFrench SAT/ACT Prep dent has a better chance of getting a C plus on the next test than an A. · Measurable. By setting a goal that has benchmarks, you can track success. Last week Tim only knew 3 periodic elements; this week he knows 10. The CAM method for setting goals makes academic resolutions easy to keep. Students won't get discouraged and abandon their resolutions because they can track their progress, no matter how minor the achievement is. For 25 years Oxford Learning has been helping students reach their academic potential with uniquely developed programs that make a real difference in the way that children approach their learning. With Oxford Learning, better grades are just the beginning. For more information please contact any one of the three locations in Oakville. Contact Oakville North East 905-616-9444. Oakville North 905-469-1929 and Oakville South 905-849-4027. Better grades begin at School doesn't always have to be a struggle. In fact, some kids love it--and not just because of friends or good grades. They love it because they're willing to try, and because they feel confident in their ability to learn. All kids can love school. It just takes Oxford Learning to show them how. Oxford Learning Better confidence. Better motivation. Better grades. Enroll Today! Come and experience the ART of learning... Your half-day independent alternative · Voted Oakville's Best Preschool · Recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence for JK and SK Imagine a school where each student's unique voice is considered powerful and worthy of being celebrated. Imagine a school where all children are viewed as individuals with valuable and diverse gifts. Welcome to OAAK oxfordlearning.com Oakville South 511 Maple Grove Drive, Suite 2 For more information and to book a tour of our progressive & dynamic preschool and kindergarten programs, please contact Ms. Jenn Wilson at jenn@oakvilleacademy.com Oakville North East 380 Dundas St East Oakville North 1131 Nottinghill Gate Accepting Preschool, Junior Kindergarten & Senior Kindergarten registrations for the current 2013 - 2014 school year. 905-849-4027 oakvillesouth @oxfordlearning.com 905-616-9444 oakvillene @oxfordlearning.com 905-469-1929 Offering The Finest in Arts Exploration and Development! 1011 Upper Middle Road East & Eighth Line · 905.844.ARTS (2787) oakville @oxfordlearning.com www.oakvilleacademypreschool.com