It can be very daunting indeed when you don’t understand a word the teacher is saying in class. How is your teen supposed to study and retain information if they don’t even understand what it is they need to know?! There are a myriad of reasons why your teen might not understand what is going on in class. Just to name a few: They might have trouble concentrating for extended periods of time, and only tune back in once they’ve missed something really important. They might not be able … [Read more...]
The Three Cardinal Rules of Studying
The three ‘Cardinal’ rules represent the trunks of the studying tree, if you will. They are an essential part of studying 101. Their application will provide a sound foundation on which your child can begin building their study skills’ repertoire. Cardinal rule #1: Identify what you need to know A trap that a lot of students fall into is believing that they need to study everything under the sun. An efficient studier knows that the best thing they can do is sort out what topics are … [Read more...]