When Working Backwards Doesn’t Work

Previously I’ve written about Working Backwards. What did I mean?  The idea has been around for a while. It was popularized by time and task management expert, Stephen Covey. What he said was, “Begin with the end in mind.” When he used that phase, he was referring to a process he believed was helpful for reaching a goal. The first task of the process was to identify the goal. The next task was to work backwards in your mind mapping out the steps needed to reach it. Logical. This method makes sense! 

So, what prevents this approach from working as we home school our children? Our friends at the Help Elevate Learning Processing organization have a couple of ideas about why this may be happening. Watch the two minute video below to hear their thinking. 

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Interested in finding out if the HELP program could benefit your student? For a limited time, HELP is offering 25% off their initial evaluation, The MAP Assessment. To learn more about the services HELP offers click here.

Thanks for reading!

Curt Bumcrot, MRE

The Home School Mom’s Conference is coming up quickly. Basic Skills will have a table there. Please drop by to learn more about our remote and in-person testing opportunities. Be sure to pick up a Basic Skills 50% off discount coupon that may be applied toward any E-book purchases on our website.

Here are the conference details:

Home School Mom’s Conference

When: June 26, 2021

Time: 10am – 3pm

Where: Bible Believers Baptist Church, 5968 SE Alexander St, Hillsboro, OR 97123

We look forward to seeing you!