The transition from elementary school to middle school or junior high school can be a daunting experience for many students. After all, for many children it is the first time…
However, one of the most difficult transitions for many students making the leap to junior high is preparing for exams. Parents often ask, "How should my child study for an…
Have a plan and get organized
Chances are, your child will get homework in almost every subject over the course of any given week. Help your child create a calendar where they can write down due…
Even if your child has trouble remembering their homework or has a habit of leaving their homework notebook at school, most schools have homework and assignments listed online and are…
Remember that middle school students are notorious procrastinators. When they see on Monday that a teacher has a test for Friday, they think they don't have to prepare for that…
Encourage them to “find” time. alone
One of the biggest alibis middle school students have for poor test performance is that they didn't have time to study for the test. It is true that most children…
Repetition develops talent
It doesn't matter if your child is trying to learn a new musical number for the piano, trying to memorize lines for the upcoming school play, working on their penalty…
Find the method that works best for your child
There are many different ways a student can study for a test, such as:
· Flashcards
· Read the text again
· Participation in the textbook practice tests
· Creation of his own study guide
· Rewriting their class notes
· Be interviewed by another person
· Search for online practice quizzes
All of these are viable test preparation strategies, but the key here is for the child to find the strategy that works best for them. Rinsing takes some time. Every…
And of course, the stakes only go up from there.
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