which is conducted almost every week. And aside from the quizzes there are still
the regular seat works and assignments that go with it.
Although I think this is a good training to develop study habits and adopt my son
to the fast-paced reality of schooling, still, I worry that he can feel an information
overload and might get tired or fed up easily.
Also, in today's world wherein children are faced with diversified activities, games
and habits, it is sometimes difficult to instill in them a good habit for studying and
most of all reviewing during examination period.
Most kids just want to browse through their past lessons once and my son is no
exemption from them. He easily gets annoyed if I tell him to review it for the
NTH time.
Curious of what other strategies I can apply in preparing my son for exams, I
have asked some moms and read from researches. Some of which I am
already doing and some will be tried.
1. Create the right environment to make studying easier and relaxed.
-I bought him a study table and positioned it in a secluded part of our house
where he can concentrate and away from any form of disturbance.
-Ensure that TV or computer is turned off while studying
-Healty snacks to feed the brain.
-Temperature is just enough, not too cold and not too hot.
-Must wear comfortable shirts
2. Prepare review materials.
-I download worksheets from the net so as not to focus only on the
book or what were discussed in their class. In so doing, I can say that
my son understands their lesson and can apply what he had learned.
-Use Visual aids to elicit interest esp. to kids.
3. Review ahead
-Should start weeks before the big exams. Still the best way is to study/review
everyday.
4. Practice answering questions orally.
-You can check if he really knows the answer and how fast your child can
answer esp. if exams are with time limits.
5. Rest the mind by having plenty of sleeping hours before the big day.
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