Before trying to set goals, spend time with the student establishing trust and confidentiality. Involve the student in deciding on a goal. Start with a short term goal which is readily achievable. For example, the goal may be to complete all math homework assignments for the next week. The tutor and student should make a verbal commitment on what the goal is and how it will be achieved.
Few people can believe in a goal that they have never seen achieved by someone else.
Try to relate your own experience to the goal to illustrate achievement. For example, if the goal is to stay after school one week and study with the math teacher, the teacher should be consulted before the goal is made. Want Factor . The student must want to accomplish the goal. One Goal .