Setting Better Learning Goals

Specific learning goals make it easier to choose the next practice activity.

Describe the skill

Use language such as explain, solve, compare, identify, or create.

Keep the first goal small

A small completed goal gives you information for the next step.

Attach practice

Pair every goal with a way to demonstrate it.

Review progress

Update the goal when you learn more about the difficulty of the topic.

Practical takeaway

Choose one idea from this article and apply it during your next learning session. Small, repeatable improvements are easier to maintain than complicated routines.