Many people have asked us how the Goal Setting for Students® book compares to private tutors. 

We have a great deal of respect for tutors. This book has proven to be a valuable tool for parents, teachers and tutors in their efforts to help children succeed.

People tell us there are several reasons they use the book: 

1) The material can be used in all classes

2) They love the positive, discussion-stimulating questions at the end of each chapter

3) Each chapter has a parental involvement section

4) The book is a valuable first step before incurring the expenses of a private tutor.  

 

Goal Setting for Students^® Book vs. Private Tutors

 

	Goal Setting for Students®	Private Tutors
Cost		Expensive
Workbook	$13.95
E-Book (electronic version)	$6.95
One price for all subjects	Yes	No
Information can be used for ALL classes.	Yes	Not always
Include parents & other caregivers	Yes	Not always
Will teach your child how to turn their dreams into action	Yes	Not always
Stimulates positive family discussion	Yes	Not always
Teaches students how to use the goalsetting skills in the classroom	Yes	Not always
Shows students how to take more educational ownership	Yes	Yes
Provides samples & practice	Yes	Not always
Easy-to-implement material	Yes	Not always
Can be used outside the classroom	Yes	Not always
Has a character education component	Yes	Not always
Discussion simulating questions at the end of each chapters	Yes	Often
Specific ways to measure their progress	Yes	Often
Shows your child how to overcome roadblocks	Yes	Not always
Contains a time management section	Yes	Not always
Includes an educational contact	Yes	Not always
Will help your child participate more in classroom discussions	Yes	Sometimes
Will help your child take more ownership of their education	Yes	Sometimes
Will increase their school motivation	Yes	Not always
Will give your child a greater sense of purpose	Yes	Not always
Will increase their self-esteem	Yes	Not always
Will minimize hassles over whether their homework is done	Yes	Not always
Will help your son or daughter minimize excuses	Yes	Not always

• Five ways to increase their chances for success.
• The six “Bummer Words” that will keep them from reaching their full potential.Four key elements of goal setting.
• Four key elements of goal setting.
• The importance of helping others.
• Five “I’ll Make It Happen” words that will change their life.
• Five ways they can measure their progress toward reaching their goals.
• How to make better personal decisions, minimize excuses, and take more responsibility.
• Six ways to identify and overcome potential roadblocks.

 

We hope this has been a valuable reference as you make important decisions on how to help your child grow into a happy, productive, and caring individual.