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Post by busy on Jun 18, 2021 13:20:50 GMT
Distance learning really highlighted that DS needs some better study and time management skills before he starts high school (he just finished 7th grade). How to estimate times for completion, how to prioritizes, how to break up large projects into reasonable chunks, etc. My ways do not work for him lol.
Any resources/tools that were helpful in your kids learning these skills?
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Post by dewryce on Jun 18, 2021 13:28:18 GMT
No kids myself, so no clue. But I wanted to say it’s great that you noticed and are getting him help. My parents never taught me these things, and I only got 1 or 2 study pointers at school. I think they assumed I knew because I had As and Bs. No, I just test well, I wasn’t doing the work in a lot of classes. My grades would have been so much better had they taken an interest. And while I figured some of the studying stuff in college, I’m looking forward to reading the response so o can get more out of the self-help and medical books I read!
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 18, 2021 13:39:01 GMT
Use s planner and write everything down. Have specific time for homework and use it accordingly Set timers Ask for teacher help setting mini due dates for large projects (although often they are embedded...
One notebook with dividers for all class. Put dates on assignments and handouts. Put away asap. Less time searching for stuff
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Post by paigepea on Jun 18, 2021 13:57:28 GMT
Using a planner on paper or on computer. Making a schedule / planning ahead. Setting mini due dates for yourself. I have always encouraged my girls to finish ahead so they have time to check with teacher to make sure they’re on the right track. Cue cards for studying.
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Post by allison1954 on Jun 18, 2021 14:34:46 GMT
I would check if the school has a study skills help, whether class or sign up with counselor.
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Post by Belle on Jun 18, 2021 15:05:21 GMT
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Post by peabay on Jun 18, 2021 15:24:40 GMT
The woman who owns this business came to our school to give a presentation to parents and kids. It was great. It was a couple of years ago so I can't vouch for it now, but it was helpful back then. Successful study skills
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Post by dewryce on Jun 18, 2021 15:34:08 GMT
One thing I did learn was to go back over my notes as soon as I could after class to sort of cement what I learned. If you wait 2 days, you night not remember why you wrote something. So I’d go over my earlier classes when I had time in between other classes. Re-writing my notes helps me a LOT. In part because I reorganize as I write and you have to understand the topic in order to effectively do that. Also, the actual physical act of re-writing something helps, as does the re-organize my notes because when it’s test time, I can see them in my mind. But the re-writing thing? I’ll give you an example, I will learn a spelling word so much better if I re-write it 10 times than heat it or even say it. But everyone is different. And I do t know if this holds true for typing notes.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jun 18, 2021 16:02:12 GMT
I have always struggled with organization, and have to really plan. Write every assignment down and keep it in one place. That is key. Only one place. Note dates due/importance of assignment next to each one. Cross out old assignments and start a new list. This can be on paper or electronic; I like paper because I like to physically cross out complete assignments. Make a habit of studying at the same time, in the same place.
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Post by ntsf on Jun 18, 2021 16:29:50 GMT
google executive functioning.. that is the broad category for planning, organizing, etc. each person should experiment with what works for them.. it will vary. I used to do a small calendar paper calendar..but now all reminders are on google calendar and all lists are on notes. on the phone. so try different things for a couple of weeks. and see.
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Post by caangel on Jun 18, 2021 18:58:36 GMT
I haven't used them yet but I'm looking at study skills classes on Outschool.com. My friend teaches for them. It is kind of like etsy for teachera/classes so read reviews closely.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jun 18, 2021 22:11:44 GMT
I don't have kids. But I would like to offer my advice.
As some of the others stated. Use a planner or appointment book. Start with paper, he can always transition to digital once he get his time management under control.
Have him list out things he does.... Daily - Homework, studying, School project, practice(sports, band, scouts, etc...), chores, gaming, reading, walking the dog, clean littler box, shower, getting ready in morning(eat, brush teeth, deodorant), etc... Weekly - Laundry, take trash out to street, practice(sports, band, scouts, etc...), cook(or help with) dinner one night a week, watch a certain tv show, Monthly - Wash car, medical or dental appt Have him figure out approx how much time each thing requires. This will help him log everything into the planner and mark off the time needed.
For things with deadlines, like homework and School projects, teach him to highlight those as priority. Also teach him, that things like School projects mark them with "due dates" that are a couple days prior to the actual due date, so there room for last minute glitches and such.
Teach him to spend 10-15 minutes in the evening-prior to bedtime, prepping for the next day. Whatever items(homework, baseball mitt, library book) put in backpack, get Mom to sign off on School paperwork, clothes and shoes for next day placed on chair, check next days "to-do" list,. This makes morning flow better and there is no last minute rushing around-looking for something.
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