As a teacher, I often encouraged my students to check their work before turning in a test or quiz. I thought this simple reminder was helpful, but inevitably, my students would return to their seats, give their paper a once over, and return it to me without making any changes. It wasn’t that these kids … Read more
I’ve taught many students over the years who struggled fiercely in school. Those who were organized managed to stay afloat and achieve success. I’ve also worked with tremendously gifted students for whom learning came easy, but their grades did not reflect their true abilities.
They stumbled because their poor organizational skills impacted them in each and every subject area.
Does your child’s computer desktop have random folders and loose documents scattered over the screen? Ever encounter a situation in which your son or daughter is trying to complete homework but cannot find it on his or her chic (and expensive…) iPad or laptop? Although tablets and laptops can ease the flow of hardcopy papers, … Read more
A recent study from the University of Luxembourg explores why boys may not be performing as well as girls in school. This research, reported in ScienceDaily, not only provides insight into why boys are not performing as well in school, but also helps to create solutions to this issue. Check out the article here! How … Read more
Setting up the right study environment for your child can go a long way to help with focus and productivity when it comes to homework. Check out the following ideas to find a few that just might work for your student. Go Comfy: Some students do well sitting at a desk, while others don’t. … Read more