Ardent For Life Winter 2017

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education} require improvement. Some reports also provide a comparative analysis between your child and the rest of the class. This will help parents gauge whether or not their child is learning new information as easily as the other children in the class.

A child’s approach to homework, assignments and studying, is often a good indication of their comfort with their schoolwork. Study skills are often a child’s biggest problem and too often students are never taught how to study and how to learn. This basic skill will help every child improve his/her success. Spend a few moments watching how your child does homework. You’ll be amazed at how much you can discern from this little task. Be optimistic, because new and better study skills can be learned at any age.

Planning for Parent-Teacher Interviews

When parents receive their child’s report card, they are usually invited to a parent-teacher interview to discuss their child’s academic achievements and areas for improvement. It is critical to be prepared for this meeting. Ask your child a few basic questions: What do you think your teacher is going to say about your work? What do you think the teacher will say about you? Is there anything you want me to ask the teacher? Equally as important, is for parents to ensure that they leave the interview with a follow-up action plan and steps in place that have been agreed to by both them and the teacher. This will help keep the momentum moving forward and, if combined with regular check-ins, will allow parents to measure their child’s success along the way. Founded in 1984, GradePower Learning uses innovative approaches to learning that have helped thousands of students reach their educational goals. Customized programs, based on the science of cognitive development, help children to develop the skills that they need to succeed in school while they develop the confidence that they need to succeed in life.

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