Students who have not developed necessary study skills are at a disadvantage in the classroom and as future employees. If students understand that the brain can be developed like a muscle, they will be empowered to take control of their learning. What are study skills, and why are they important? Study skills enable us to organize and learn effectively. They help us to acquire and retain … [Read more...]
How to Make Math Fun for Kids
Tips for parents to help students enjoy math Building a love of math in children should start early, but it usually doesn’t. While parents naturally urge children to read outside of the classroom, it’s rare for children to be encouraged to do math in their spare time. Where reading is seen as a pleasurable activity, math is seen as hard, dull work – but it doesn’t have to be. Rhode Island … [Read more...]
Avoid Stress, Academic Backsliding During the Holidays
Tips for You and Your Kids to Survive the HolidaysIt’s holiday and vacation time. The stress is already building with everything you’ve got to get accomplished, and you are dreading your child’s usual meltdown. It’s ironic that the more you try to “be of good cheer” and make family time together meaningful and joyous, the more difficult it becomes and the worse the outcome. If that’s not enough, … [Read more...]
Don’t Cope with Homework, Conquer It
Today’s students are spending more time on homework than they did 30 years ago, according to available surveys. But are they reaping the benefits? American students still lag behind their international peers, ranking 17th in reading, 23rd in science, and 31st in math according to the most recent results of the Program for International Student Assessment. Rather than "just getting it done" … [Read more...]
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