These efforts will prove worthwhile as long as your child is into it, as well. Thus, it is important that you also make the actual act of studying simple and less stressful. Here are some of the things that you can do.
1. Review the day’s lessons.
Even 20 minutes spent reading the day’s lessons for each class – remembering what he learned, ironing out the details he didn’t understand – will help. Doing this will mean less stress and no cramming during exam week and being prepared for homework and pop quizzes.
2. Do the homework.
Homework is there for continuity of schoolwork and to help your child learn how to study on his own. So the purpose of homework is defeated if the parents do it for their child. Be around to guide him, though, if he encounters any difficulties.
3. Take down notes.
Writing down the key ideas of a lesson while studying by himself helps a child remember the lesson well. He will also understand the lesson better if he can reword the notes and not just jot down phrases from his notebook. Let your child make graphs, lists, and charts if it will help his understanding more.
4. Take a break.
When he begins to lose concentration, let your child stretch his legs. Give him a little snack while he rests his eyes for five to ten minutes.
5. Tackle the difficult subjects first.
He will need more energy and concentration for more difficult subjects. Leave those that your child likes and easily understands for the end of his study time when energy is low.
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