Janie has a spelling test every Friday.
Steven has a math test after completing a study unit. How can your youngsters improve their
ability to learn and prepare for tests without “cramming” the night before?
You may help your child by working with them to develop good study
habits and skills. Your children will
understand more information in less time – and improve their test scores. To start them on the right track, try the
following study tips.
Help your children improve their memory. Students may improve their memory by
reviewing classroom materials often and in a variety of ways. For example, for a weekly spelling test,
suggest a different activity each day like writing the words three times,
making flash cards, using them in a sentence or having a friend come over to
practice their spelling words together.
Children will often remember facts better when they read the information
aloud when practicing for their next test.
Study school work regularly.
Together, decide on a time that studying will be done each night – and
stick to it. Help your children keep
supplies handy, such as pencils and paper for taking notes. You may even work together to create a pencil
holder by covering a small, clean soup or coffee can with paper. Your youngsters will enjoy decorating the can
using markers or crayons.
Space your child’s study time out by deciding appropriate increments at
the beginning. Help your children divide
their study time. For instance, maybe
they need 15 minutes for spelling and 30 minutes for reading a social studies
chapter. Your children will benefit if
they study their most difficult subjects first, when their minds are fresher.
While it is best if you help your children learn good study habits when
they are small, it is never too late to begin working with your children on
their study habits. The difference
between a failing or a poor grade and an above average grade is having studied
efficiently and effectively.
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