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SMART Goal Setting For Student Success
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Goal Setting for Students
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Tips on How to Respond to Report Card Grades
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Report Cards: How to Respond to Low Grades
1st quarter report card time is fast approaching. This often brings a mix of emotions for students. Many students feel...
SMART Goal Setting For Student Success
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Support Your Child This Year with these 3 Tips
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Losing Focus For School & Homework? Try These 6 Tips!
Do you find it difficult to stay focused in school? Are you losing interest in school? Is it hard to complete your homework assignments or study for a test? There are many ways to recharge your motivation and focus toward school and school work. Maintaining motivation can be challenging but it is possible. Here are 6 tips for motivation and focus that can lead to your academic success. Define Your Goals: Set academic goals for yourself. Be clear and set tangible goals for yourself. Are you a B student? Are you capable of attaining higher grades? Write down these goals in a place that you can see on a daily basis. Do a weekly check-in and be true to your goals. Create a Plan: Once you have defined your academic goals. Set up a plan. How will you achieve this goal? Will you study with a tutor or alone? Share your plan with your parent or teacher. This will make you accountable for your plan and goals. Identify Your Weaknesses: Many students who are losing motivation toward school often have an obstacle or weakness that may be the cause of this lack of motivation. Identifying your weaknesses can help you toward getting motivated again. […]
Does My Child Need A Tutor?
Have you every wondered, “does my child need a tutor?” There are many benefits to hiring a tutor. But when is the right time to hire a tutor? If you can relate to some of the issues below, then it may be time to enlist the help of a tutor. Poor Study Habits: Does your child lack good study habits? A tutor can help improve your child’s study skills. A good tutor will assess your child’s learning style and take the time to understand his or her needs. A study skills tutor can: Teach a variety of strategies that will help support study time. Help develop a successful homework routine. Prepare your child for tests and help reduce anxiety. Decrease In Grades: A very clear sign that your child may need the support of a tutor is their grades. If your child’s grades have decreased, it may be a good time to enlist the help of a tutor. A good tutor will assess your child’s weaknesses and strengths within that academic subject. Communication with the classroom teacher is an effective approach that a good tutor will facilitate. Lack of Motivation or Interest: Does your child seem uninterested in school? A tutor […]