Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

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A SMART goal to increase retention rates by five percent utilizes which type of data?

Participation
Mindsets and Behaviors
Outcome
Perception

The correct answer is: Outcome

Utilizing outcome data means looking at the tangible, measurable results of a goal. In this case, increasing retention rates by five percent would require tracking and analyzing the actual number of students who stay enrolled at a school or program. Option A, participation data, would only measure the number of students who engage in a specific activity or program, but not necessarily their retention. Option B, mindsets and behaviors, focuses on attitudes and actions that may influence retention, but does not directly measure retention itself. Option D, perception data, refers to subjective opinions and beliefs, which may not accurately reflect the actual retention rates. Therefore, none of these options would be as relevant or useful as outcome data in setting a SMART goal for increasing retention rates by five percent.