10 Tips For Good Study Skills- One of the main things that kids struggle with during their school years are proper study habits. Developing a habit can take a couple of weeks, so be consistent, and implement these ten tips to help them study better.
12 Great Memory Tricks for Students- Students are required to remember a lot of information. There's material (facts, concepts, ideas, formulas, etc) for tests, answering questions in class, and understanding concepts that will prepare them for the next session or year of classes. Having a good memory can help your child ace assignments and score enviable grades. The good news is, they can learn to improve their memory.
Does Your Child Lose Sleep When School Starts?- High school schedules are causing high school adolescents to not get enough sleep, reports researchers from Northwestern University in the United States. When school begins (for most U.S. children in September) they lose on average two hours of sleep per night.
Easing Into "Senior Slump" Can Put Students In A Tight Spot This Fall- If you've noticed a distinct change in your son or daughter's academic attitude since the day that highly anticipated college acceptance letter appeared in your mailbox, you're not alone. For generations, the phrase "Senior Slump" has characterized the tendency to ease up on studying and kick back and enjoy the last few months of high school. And since most colleges and universities don't even look at last-semester grades once admissions decisions have been made, both you and your child may be tempted to believe that some "down-time" is a well-deserved reward for years of hard work.
Extra Curricular Overload- School is about to open and with it comes the barrage of extra
curricular activities. Talent shows. Science projects. Homework.
Dance class. Basketball practice. Violin recitals. Book reports.
When is enough too much?
Father's Interest in Child's School Life Can Override Negative Influences- A father's interest and involvement in his child's life at school, when added to that of the mother, packs a powerful one-two punch in that child's favor, concludes a new study by Brent McBride, a University of Illinois professor of human development and family studies.
Getting Your Kids to Talk About School- Does getting your kids to offer information about school seem more difficult than pulling teeth? Do you ever feel like a lawyer cross examining your child in an attempt to find out what's really happening at school? Do you wish your child would volunteer more information about his educational experience so you wouldn't have to ask so often?
Help Your Child Prepare for Big Tests- For many children, springtime leads to stress-time as new statewide tests become a barometer of success for students and schools alike. Most parents are well aware of the pressure, especially as more school districts base decisions about grade advancement and graduation on how well children measure up.
How to Have a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference- Do parent-teacher conferences
make you just a little nervous?
Does it seem like they never turn
out the way you would like them
to? I've been on both sides of the
table; as a parent and as a
teacher. Here are a few things I
have learned from watching
successful conferences, and my
fair share of nightmare meetings.
Improving Your Child's Note Taking Skills- Taking good notes is an essential skill for any student. Good notes help kids study and learn, do well on tests, and keep track of what the teacher sees as important. Check out these suggestions for improving your child's in-class attention and note-taking skills:
Is College Worthwhile?- "But, Mom, I don't want to go to college." Mary wasn't
surprised to hear her son talk that way. He had always
been a reluctant student and she often wondered what
he would choose for a career. "Look at Billy's older
brother. He didn't go on to college and he's doing just
fine. He's got a great car and his own apartment.
What's wrong with that?"
Look Beyond Test Scores to Find Out if Your Child is on Course- When your child has a stuffy nose and persistent cough, chances are your doctor will use a thermometer and stethoscope for a careful diagnosis before determining how to treat the ailment.
You should review the results of your child's next "big test" in the very same way. Instead of simply saying "congratulations" for a good grade or "study harder" because of a bad one, look beyond the score to identify specific learning problems, and take positive steps to strengthen the skills and knowledge that will help your child improve. This is particularly important in today's "high stakes" academic environment, which is defined by specific standards for what every child should achieve before being promoted to the next grade. Here's a simple checklist to help you keep track.
Lost Boys: Helping Males Succeed in School- According to recent headlines, boys are falling behind in school across the nation. Not only are high school boys slipping in standardized writing test scores, younger boys are more likely to be diagnosed with a learning disorder, or say that they don't like school.
Making the Grade - What You Should Know- If you are unhappy with your child's report card grades, you might be happy to know that many teachers are the first to acknowledge that letter grades - whether A's of F's or somewhere in between-do not tell the whole story. Different teachers grade differently and grades can be affected almost as much by a teacher's grading style as by your child's achievements.
Mid-Year Academic Jeopardy- For many teachers, the middle of the school year has come to signify the "make or break point" for students in academic jeopardy. If first-semester grades were mediocre or poor, it's a strong indication that students lack the skills they'll need for the increasingly difficult work in the next two quarters - and for the statewide tests and other exams that will cap the school year. In an effort to ensure that more parents and families take action at this critical time, Huntington Learning Center offers the following recommendations.
Paying For College- After buying a house, paying for a child's college education is the biggest expense most parents face. Check out this information-packed checklist to figure out how much it'll cost, where to save depending on your child's age, and more.
Rejuvenate Your Child's Self-Esteem During the December & January Break- For most students, December and January bring at least two weeks to relax and recharge while classes are out of session. For families, this can also be a wonderful time to reaffirm emotional connections that have a significant impact on children's success in school. Recognizing the very powerful link between high self-esteem, high aspirations and high achievement, parents should consider the following checklist of strategies to help students develop a positive mindset for the semester to come.
Summer School is Not the Only Place to Learn- If your child finished this school year with a good report card and a promotion to the next grade, summer school may be the farthest thing from your mind. This is particularly true if your local school or school district limits its summer offerings to those needing remedial work, as opposed to courses to help high achievers get ahead.
But summertime should not become a total vacation from learning. For many students, in fact, it can be a wonderful time for independent studies and projects that tap into your child's aptitudes and interests to build valuable academic skills.
Teacher Student Relationships- Preventing acts of childhood aggression has become a major focus for schools throughout the nation, but their efforts may be lacking a critical ingredient to their success, say Texas A&M University psychologists.
Tips for Successful Group School Projects- When your child is assigned to a group project in school, it would be great if everyone did their part and things went smoothly. Unfortunately, as we all know, that's not usually what happens! While this does occur during elementary school, as parents, we see this more and more during the junior high and high school years.
Tips on Reducing First-Year Jitters (College)- New friends. Fresh surroundings. Increased responsibilities. Freshman year is filled with exciting new experiences, but it can also cause students to feel anxious and stressed.
Why Do I Have to Learn Every Subject in School?- This article is for students, especially middle school and high school students. They have a question and deserve an answer: "What do I have to study this stuff for? I'm never going to use it." It is also for their parents, so they might be prepared with an answer to those age old questions when they ask.
Working Parents Can Overcome Homework Hassles- With springtime just around the bend, your son or daughter may find it more difficult than ever to concentrate on homework. If so, there's a real danger of a May-June nosedive in grades and a good chance of losing out on skills and knowledge that will be needed in the coming year.
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Does getting your kids to offer information about school seem more difficult than pulling teeth? Do you ever feel like a lawyer cross examining your child in an attempt to find out what's really happening at school? Do you wish your child would volunteer more information about his educational experience so you wouldn't have to ask so often?
When your child has a stuffy nose and persistent cough, chances are your doctor will use a thermometer and stethoscope for a careful diagnosis before determining how to treat the ailment.
You should review the results of your child's next "big test" in the very same way. Instead of simply saying "congratulations" for a good grade or "study harder" because of a bad one, look beyond the score to identify specific learning problems, and take positive steps to strengthen the skills and knowledge that will help your child improve. This is particularly important in today's "high stakes" academic environment, which is defined by specific standards for what every child should achieve before being promoted to the next grade. Here's a simple checklist to help you keep track.
According to recent headlines, boys are falling behind in school across the nation. Not only are high school boys slipping in standardized writing test scores, younger boys are more likely to be diagnosed with a learning disorder, or say that they don't like school.
For most students, December and January bring at least two weeks to relax and recharge while classes are out of session. For families, this can also be a wonderful time to reaffirm emotional connections that have a significant impact on children's success in school. Recognizing the very powerful link between high self-esteem, high aspirations and high achievement, parents should consider the following checklist of strategies to help students develop a positive mindset for the semester to come.
This article is for students, especially middle school and high school students. They have a question and deserve an answer: "What do I have to study this stuff for? I'm never going to use it." It is also for their parents, so they might be prepared with an answer to those age old questions when they ask.
With springtime just around the bend, your son or daughter may find it more difficult than ever to concentrate on homework. If so, there's a real danger of a May-June nosedive in grades and a good chance of losing out on skills and knowledge that will be needed in the coming year.
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