STUDYING HARDER ISN’T ALWAYS THE ANSWER
STUDYING HARDER ISN’T ALWAYS THE ANSWER When students begin to struggle academically, the natural response is often, “You need to study harder.” While this advice is well intentioned, spending more hours with books does not always lead to better learning. As a learning support teacher, I have seen many students work incredibly hard, yet continue […]
WHY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE DOESN’T ALWAYS REFLECT ABILITY
WHY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE DOESN’T ALWAYS REFLECT ABILITY Â One of the concerns I hear most often from parents is: “My child is intelligent. She understands everything, but her grades just don’t reflect her ability.” Often, subject teachers notice the same thing. This can be frustrating for both parents and students. When a child appears capable but […]