FIVE TIPS TO HELP SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS SET BETTER GOALS IN THE FINAL YEAR OF SCHOOL
FOCUS ON A POSITIVE TARGET Goals are set as either “approach-oriented” or “avoidance-oriented”. Approach-oriented goals focus on a positive target and involve trying to move toward this desirable outcome. For example, “I want to strive to get over 80% in biology.” Avoidance goals focus on avoiding negative outcomes. For example, “I want to avoid getting