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Setting goals for each session is also key to success. If your child needs some help developing a study plan, our study skills program is a great resource! Being in the right mindset can make all the difference. Encourage your child to think positively when studying or heading into an exam and by all means, avoid catastrophic thinking. Create a Study Group. Keep groups small and structured to ensure the maximum benefit to participants and reduce distractions.
Some tips to share with your child include: They should avoid talking or thinking about problems when listening.
It is normal for your son or daughter to feel stressed when taking an exam. However, there are certain strategies that will help him or her manage the stress and do his or her best on the exam. First, make sure that your child arrives on time and tries to stay relaxed. Attending back-to-school night at the start of the school year is a great way to get to know your child's teachers and their expectations.
School administrators may discuss school-wide programs and policies, too. Attending parent-teacher conferences is another way to stay informed. These may be held once or twice a year at progress reporting periods. Many middle schools, however, only set up parent-teacher conferences if parental involvement is needed to address issues like behavior problems, falling below grade-level expectations, or alternatively, benefiting from advanced class work.
If your child has special learning or behavioral needs, meetings can be scheduled with teachers and other school staff to consider setting up or revising individualized education plans IEPs , education plans , or gifted education plans. Keep in mind that parents or guardians can request meetings with teachers, principals, school counselors, or other school staff any time during the school year.
Knowing the physical layout of the school building and grounds can help you connect with your child when you talk about his or her school day.
It's good to know the location of the main office, school nurse, cafeteria, gym, athletic fields, auditorium, and special classes. Many teachers maintain their own websites that provide access to textbooks and other resources, and detail homework assignments, and test and quiz dates. Special resources for parents and students are also usually available on the district, school, or teacher websites.
During the middle school years, homework gets more intense and the time spent will probably be longer than during the elementary years, usually a total of 1 to 2 hours each school night. An important way to help is to make sure your child has a quiet, well-lit, distraction-free place to study that's stocked with school supplies. Distraction-free means no phone, TV or websites other than homework-related resources.
And be sure to check in from time to time to make sure that your child hasn't gotten distracted. Sit down with your child regularly to talk about class loads and make sure they're balanced.
It's also a good idea to set a specific start time for homework each night. Helping preteens and teens establish a homework schedule and consistent homework routine sends a message that academics are a priority. Encourage your child to ask for help when it's needed.
Most teachers are available for extra help before or after school, and also might be able to recommend other resources. A nutritious breakfast fuels up middle schoolers and gets them ready for the day. In general, preteens and teens who eat breakfast have more energy and do better in school. You can help boost your child's attention span, concentration, and memory by providing breakfast foods that are rich in whole grains, fiber, and protein, as well as low in added sugar. If your child is running late some mornings, send along fresh fruit, nuts, yogurt, or a peanut butter and banana sandwich.
Many schools provide nutritious breakfast options before the first bell.
The more processes the brain uses to handle information — such as writing, reading, speaking, and listening — the more likely the information will be retained. If you have one, ask it. Check the school or teacher website to find volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule. While students can't really study for standardized tests, some teachers provide practice tests to help ease students' worries. Any well-lit, comfortable, and quiet workspace with the necessary supplies will do. It's usually easy to talk with elementary students about what's going on in class and the latest news at school. But the truth is that anyone can be successful in math — they just need the right strategies.
Preteens and teens also need the right amount of sleep to be alert and ready to learn all day. Bedtime difficulties can arise at this age for a variety of reasons. Homework, sports, after-school activities, texting, TVs, computers, and video games, as well as hectic family schedules , can contribute to students not getting enough sleep. Also try to prevent kids from napping after school to ensure they can fall asleep at an appropriate time each night. If you feel that your teacher embarrasses you for asking a question, talk to your parents and have them tell the administration; this is a serious problem.
Basic skills are essential. To be successful, students must be able to answer this correctly in their sleep. The multiplication tables are the basis for most high school math problems. Make flash cards, buy a computer program, and practice, practice, practice. Algebra I must be mastered. Algebra I skills are crucial to later math courses. Students must master skills like solving systems of equations, graphing, slope, and simplification of radicals. And if their Algebra grade is below a C, strongly consider re-taking the class.
Even in Calculus, most problems consist of one difficult step, followed by ten steps of Algebra. Understand what the calculator is doing. Students should play around with their calculators and become familiar with the way they work.
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