Campus Location
Abilene Campus
Date of Award
Spring 5-10-2024
Document Type
Manuscript
Department
Teacher Education
Degree Name
Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
First Advisor
Andrew Huddleston
Abstract
Goal setting is a growing strategy in education and has been shown to improve task performance. Studies that have focused on the effects of goal-setting in the past have highlighted both positive perceptions from students and an increase in academic performance. This study investigated student and teacher perceptions of the integration of SMART goals in second-grade math instruction as well as the perceived effects of SMART goals. The researcher collected data through observational field notes, a survey at the end of the study, student artifacts and interviews. The researcher analyzed the data using the constant comparative method. The resulting secondary codes were positive effects and success, student agency and perseverance, and mixed feelings and future changes. Findings suggest that students varied in their perceptions of SMART goals. Beyond the students’ perceptions were findings of an increase in literacy, motivation, and a need for more teacher feedback.
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Recommended Citation
Aponte Bojorquez, Alexa, "SMART Moves in Math: Unveiling Student and Teacher Perceptions on SMART Goal Setting in Second-Grade Math Instruction" (2024). Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning. 76.
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/metl/76