In order for your child to be successful in school, he or she must do the homework and projects that are assigned, as well as study for all tests and exams, especially in middle and high school. The information being taught during these years is the foundation for academic studies your child may have in college, and may use on the job later in life. Once your child turns into a teenager, you probably have already been able to determine his or her individual learning style. To help your child study and learn the material being presented to them, you should think about their learning style, and help them build their study habits around that style.
Some children can’t study effectively unless the room is completely silent, while others procrastinate until the last minute, and then rush to finish their work. In part, both of these quirks or habits are based upon your child’s individual learning style. Some children actually seem to study and do better work when they feel pressure, so they do put off everything until the last minute, but in some cases, it works best for them. If your child can’t concentrate with a lot of background noise, then you should make certain that you provide him or her with a quiet, distraction-free study area somewhere in your home.
Some people learn better when they can actually see something in the form of a diagram, picture, symbol, or chart. In general, these children will be the ones that prefer to highlight their notes, or even doodle while they read or study for a test. They will often read and take notes on what they are reading, which helps them to better learn and memorize the information, getting them a higher score on the test. If this is your child’s learning style, then you should make certain they have what they need, highlighters, extra paper, pens, etc.
In contrast, some people learn better from hearing the information presented, rather than seeing it. If you catch your child studying aloud, then don’t think they are talking to themselves, this may just be the way they study best. Your child may even do better if you actually read the lesson to him, and then ask review questions at the end. While it may seem odd to read to a child who already knows how to read, this may be what it takes to help your child be an academic success, if he or she has this learning style.
Others learn by doing. No matter how many times they read a text, or take notes on a text, they won’t ever fully understand it until they take a hands-on approach. Whatever learning style your child has, don’t try to change it, just work to accommodate his needs to the best of your potential. By helping your child incorporate his or her own individual learning style into their studies, you will help them truly become a success, both now, and in their future endeavors!
When a student steps from high school into college, it is like stepping into a whole new world. There are things which are expected from college students which are not expected from high school students. One of the things that a new college student will find that is different is that college tests will be made up of more essay questions than what they have been used to in high school.
New college students will also find that the essay question is not as simple as putting in a yes or no answer, but instead the answer must get more in depth. The new college student will also find himself held to a higher standard of writing skills than he was subjected to in high school. Penmanship, which is usually not stressed too frequently in high school, will now become an issue, along with the correct use of grammar and punctuation.
One thing that you can do which will help tremendously is to study every day, and not just do pre-exam cram sessions late into the night. Cram sessions are just not as effective as steady study time.
When taking essay tests, be sure to read over the test to find the questions which you think are the hardest, and get them out of the way first. Usually the hardest questions will count more toward your grade, so doing well on them is definitely in your best interest. After you have taken care of the hard ones, spend the remainder of exam time answering the other questions. If you finish your test and still have time left over, you should read over what you have written and see if there are any questions where you might be able to beef up your answer.
Be certain that you read each essay question completely and that you understand what it is asking you. If you do not understand the question, you certainly cannot answer it correctly. If you read a question and aren’t sure, be certain to ask the instructor to clarify it for you.
Take your time when formulating your answers. Usually students are allowed extra paper with the test so they may use it to gather their thoughts for a response. If you take the time to do this then you will have a more meaningful answer. Don’t cram your answer with meaningless filler. This practice will ruin your grade.
Finally, be certain that you read your entire test before declaring yourself finished. You may find something that you missed while actually taking the test and this would be the perfect time to revise your answer.
The leap from high school to college is certainly a big one, but it shouldn’t be too intimidating. By learning how to tackle essay questions, you will have the confidence you need to make an excellent college student.
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