Improve Your Children's Performance for Tests

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Improve Your Children's Performance for Tests
Most people tend to think of examinations as a
way to assess the level of a childs
intelligence. But thats not always the case. If
you ask your child how he did in school today and
you see that his score is C, dont automatically
assume that your child is a slow learner. Low
scores arent always an indication of
intelligence levels. Testing is a skill. If your
child works hard at studying and is intelligent
but still struggles come exam time, then there
might be a problem. Dont just brush that off,
thinking things will improve on its own. Find
out what you can do to help. Pick the Right
School First off, consider your kids school. Is
the school testing for the right level of
comprehension and intelligence? Also, some
schools give out tests that put particular focus
on STEM subjects. Is that the kind of curriculum
you want for your child? If your kids interests
and talents lie elsewhere, it might be a good
idea to look for a different primary school in
Dubai, one where your child will thrive.
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Talk to Your Child Be sure to have a talk with
your child about the tests. And no, not the kind
of talk where you berate him for not doing well
enough. Much of a childs personality and view of
the world depends on the kind of household he
grows up in. Blaming a child for his poor
performance will have adverse effects on his
emotional and even mental development. He could
develop extreme anxiety which could further bog
down his test scores. Instead of blame, talk to
your child and make sure he understands that
poor performance doesnt mean hes stupid or that
you blame him, especially if you know he worked
hard to study. Encouragement Matters Dont stop
encouraging your child. Simple words of
encouragement can bloom and take root in his
mind and heart. That might be enough to keep him
going, to keep working hard at it until his skill
at testing improves. Dont underestimate what
your words can do to your child. Youll be
surprised, years later, at how much your son or
daughter remembers from these exchanges. Schedule
a Meeting Request for an online meetup with your
childs teacher to talk about your son or
daughters progress in class. Find out if your
child is having problems keeping up. How does
s/he behave in the classroom? Is your child a
victim of bullying? That could be a contributing
factor in his failing grades. The teacher can
provide you with more details, which can help you
identify other subjects that your child struggles
with. The teacher might also provide useful
suggestions on what exercises can help your
child. Help Your Child Review Be your childs
review partner. Test your child before an exam.
Help him go over the material. How well does he
understand the lesson? Be patient, though. Hes
trying. Keep going over the lessons until you
see your child doing better.