Prepared For What: Ted Dintersmith warns about policymakers who say, “We have to be able to measure it.” What goals do you have for your students that can’t be measured? What goals do you have for your students that can be measured? Which set of goals do you spend more time on in the classroom? Which set of goals are most important for their future?
Some goals i had for students that cant be measured are taking responsibility for actions, showing respect, and perseverance. Goals for students that can be measured are meeting benchmarks such as in reading and math. Im not currently teaching but when I was i tended to spend more time on the measurable goals as we were required to make benchmarks. The most important goals actually are the goals that are not measurable.
ReplyDeleteWhat goals do you have for your students that can’t be measured?
ReplyDeleteThe goal that I have for my students that can't be measured are using your resources to find answers -- take initiative to solve problems with your technology and AI. (HS ELA)
What goals do you have for your students that can be measured?
Methodology ACT prep quiz series. Quill exercises. Scores on Commonlit reading. NWEA MAPS testing.
Which set of goals do you spend more time on in the classroom?
I do spend more time teaching the standard skills that will be assessed on the ACT state test.
Which set of goals are most important for their future?
I do feel that some of the standards are important, but many are becoming obsolete. Grammar and writing can easily be replaced with AI and knowing where to find the answer and how to develop the skills to help yourself to the world are probably going to be more important in the future. But, those skills are always changing as technology changes. My Master in Technology that I earned 10 years ago, is obsolete now. My struggle is in balancing the state's demand to teach antiquated skills with the need to get my students to ask bigger questions. Working with prompts in AI, integrating 21st century skills, making Shakespeare relevant, and thinking of what the world will be rather than what it is now -- all a balance.
What goals do you have for your students that can’t be measured?
ReplyDelete1. Problem Solving Skills
2. Perseverance
What goals do you have for your students that can be measured?
1. Writing goals (I can write 2 sentences. I can start my sentence with a capital letter, finger spaces, end punctuation)
2. Math Goals (I can count to 120. I can count backwards from 90. I can be fluent in addition and subtraction within 20.)
Which set of goals do you spend more time on in the classroom?
I spend more time on goals that can be measured in the classroom, but do put some focus on goals that can’t be measured.
Which set of goals are most important for their future? The goals that can’t be measured are the most important for their future.
ReplyDeleteWhat goals do you have for your students that can be measured?
I have measurable goals for each of my students on their IEPs. These goals are required to be followed by law and so that has to be my priority.
What goals do you have for your students that can’t be measured?
However, in the population that I work with, I've found that the most successful way to achieve these goals is by gaining a positive, trusting rapport with them. That is the goal that I strive to achieve with all of my students which cannot be measured. I have found that once a trust and good rapport is established, the best learning will happen, and goals will be more affectively achieved.
Which set of goals do you spend more time on in the classroom?
I try to provide a good balance of working on both measurable and immeasurable goals. While the measurable goals change and get tweaked throughout the school year, the immeasurable goals continue throughout the year. They are a constant, ongoing work in progress.
What goals do you have for your students that can’t be measured?
ReplyDeleteOne of my top goals for students in my class is to be a good person. I tell them this every year. I want them to use their manners ALWAYS, being kind to each other, and wanting to help others. All of those things are hard to measure on paper.
What goals do you have for your students that can be measured?
Goals that can be measured are fluency scores, testing scores, progress on skills, and assessments.
Which set of goals do you spend more time on in the classroom?
I try to do them equally, but I would say I spend more time on the measurable goals. Our school district is pushed by test scores, so I do want my students to excel and succeed.
Which set of goals are most important for their future?
The goals that can't be meausred are more important for the future. The chances of kids not going to college has gone up significantly however, the chances of kids being a part of the work has also gone up. The life skills will be more important to them in those aspects of their future.
I believe that the most important student that we can send out into the world are students who are kind, respectful, humble, self-advocating, and self-thinkers/doers. In this day and age it is more important than ever that the adults we send into the world are able to look around, listen intently, persevere through difficult circumstances, take responsibility for both good and bad, and make decisions based on truth and responsibility. The nice thing is, these can be taught along with whatever curriculum the district has adopted.
ReplyDeleteAs far as lessons, unfortunately, I feel that most of the classroom learning is based on what will be on the state test in April and what the teachers manual says has to be done for that week.
I want my students to be curious. I want them to ask questions because they genuinely want to understand the world around them. I want them to develop integrity—doing the right thing even when no one is watching. I hope they leave my classroom more resilient than when they entered, understanding that failure is not the end, but part of growth.I want them to have confidence in their voice and empathy for others. I want them to collaborate respectfully, listen thoughtfully, and stand up for what they believe in.
ReplyDeleteI want my students to master academic standards. I want them to improve their reading and writing skills. I want them to strengthen their analytical thinking and demonstrate growth through assessments and projects. Grades, data, and test scores provide feedback and accountability. They help identify gaps and ensure students are building foundational knowledge.
If I’m honest, I spend more classroom time focused on measurable goals. Curriculum maps, pacing guides, benchmarks, and state assessments demand it. Even creative projects often tie back to standards that must be assessed.
When I think about my students ten or twenty years from now, I don’t imagine them recalling a specific test score. I imagine them navigating challenges at work. Building families. Leading teams. Solving problems. Adapting to change. The measurable goals may open doors—but the immeasurable ones determine what students do once they walk through them.
The goals I have for most students that can be measured are academic goals, such as reading, writing, and math skills. The goals that cannot be measured as easily are those related to play, creativity, and problem-solving. In the classroom, I spend the most time on the measurable academic goals, but I believe the play, creativity, and problem-solving goals are more important for their future, as they build critical thinking, independence, and the ability to adapt to new situations.
ReplyDeleteAs a high School Counselor, many of my goals for students cannot easily be measured. These include measuring when a student builds confidence, develops resiliency, strengthens their sense of belonging, or learns how to advocate for themselves. It is important to me that students feel supported, understand their strengths, and believe they have options and opportunities now and after high school. These outcomes are deeply important for students’ well-being and long-term success, but they are not easily captured in data or numbers.
ReplyDeleteAt the same time, there are goals that can be measured. These include graduation rates, attendance, course completion, GPA, standardized assessment scores, and the criteria for students in meeting requirements for college, career, or the military. We also track things like credits earned, postsecondary plans, and whether students are on track to graduate.
In practice, I spend a significant amount of time on measurable goals because schools rely on those indicators to monitor student progress and accountability. Ensuring students stay on track academically and graduate is a critical part of my role. However, the goals that cannot be measured are often the most important for students’ futures and those are the goals I would like to spend more time on with students. Skills like resilience, confidence, communication, and the ability to navigate challenges shape how students handle college, careers, the military and life beyond school. While the measurable goals help students reach graduation, the less measurable ones help prepare them for everything that comes after.
My goals that can't be measured deal with how a student feels about themselves and how they treat others. The goals that can be measured are their reading goals and their math goals. Which set of goals do you spend more time on in the classroom? I spend more time on the measured goals versus the non measured goals since I only have them for a 20-25 minute period everyday. I would like to spend more time on the non measured goals because they are just as important if not more important for their future. I see so many kids who still don't have the reading and math skills needed to graduate but still do great in the real world. In the outside world you need to have confidence and be able to work well with others and some kids still don't have that when they graduate.
ReplyDeleteWhat goals do you have for your students that can’t be measured?
ReplyDeleteBeing kind, being a good friend, being respectful, having integrity.
What goals do you have for your students that can be measured?
I'm a special education teacher so all of my students have goals within their IEPs that I gather data and measure.
Which set of goals do you spend more time on in the classroom?
We spend most of the time working on their IEP goals but I always take the opportunity for life lessons because I feel the kids these days need it more than ever.
Which set of goals are most important for their future?
Obviously their academic goals are important, but I honestly believe being a good person and having integrity will take them far in life aside from their academics.
Prepared For What: Ted Dintersmith warns about policymakers who say, “We have to be able to measure it.” What goals do you have for your students that can’t be measured? What goals do you have for your students that can be measured? Which set of goals do you spend more time on in the classroom? Which set of goals are most important for their future?
ReplyDeleteI think all teachers want students to be kind, responsible, hard working, and be able to problem solve. As a math teacher I measure the standards and if students have mastered them throughout the unit. I measure with formal and informal ways. I would say it's about 50/50 but some of the time I spend time on just reviewing basic functions in math so students will function in life. You would be surprised on the percentage of students who come into MS school not knowing how to multiply and divide and when to use these operations.
What goals do you have for your students that can’t be measured? What goals do you have for your students that can be measured? Which set of goals do you spend more time on in the classroom? Which set of goals are most important for their future?
ReplyDeleteI want my students to be able to learn self-help skills, and following directions. My students come to me as first graders but by the end of the year they need to be ready for third grade, and in my school that is a big jump. My students need to be able to find page numbers in a book, know where they need to put their items, and be able to turn in their homework without multiple prompts. They also need to learn to follow multi-step directions without complete adult guidance.
Goals I can measure are being able to add and subtract with regrouping and starting to understand the basics of multiplication. Students should also demonstrate addition and subtraction fact fluency within 20. I definitely spend more time on the measurable goals, but I know that the other goals are more important in the real world.
Some of the goals I have for students that cannot be measured are Christian character, trustworthiness, perseverance, self-worth, and accountability.
ReplyDeleteGoals that can be measured are reading fluency, knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Formal assessments for social studies and science are also easily measured.
The measured skills are the easiest to spend time on, as they fall under the curriculum we are teaching. The goals that are not easily measured are skills that will help develop their character in day-to-day life. These are the skills that will be most important for the students as they pursue careers after high school.
Goals that can’t be measured are:
ReplyDelete1. Being accountable for your actions and decisions.
2. Being respectful to yourself, classmates and teachers.
3. Being kind to everyone.
Goals that are measured are:
1. Test scores
2. Meeting standards
3. Grades
4. Attendance
We spend more time on the measurable goals because that tells the public how good we are doing and we don’t celebrate the goals that can’t be measured as much.
Goals that can be measured:
ReplyDeleteFluency, comprehension, Iowa Assessments
Goals that can't be measured:
Integrity, responsibility, and ownership
I am not a fan of standardized testing for many reasons and therefore, I focus on the goals that can't be measured more. I am more concerned about the kind of people my students will turn out to be as opposed to a test score. I focus more on relationship building because I think that will take my students further in life than whether or not they were proficient on a test. Don't get me wrong, standardized test are important, to a degree, but they are not the end all be all.