The beginning of the new school year.
Every parent’s joy.
Or maybe a nightmare.
Joy because the house will be empty of screaming children and you can enjoy the peace and quiet.
Nightmare because the morning struggle starts. Get everyone out of bed. Fed. And dressed
On time.
But what about the children?
Most will be excited to go back to school to see their friends.
But experience has shown that this excitement fades very quickly. You’ll hear statements and questions such as ‘I hate maths!’ and ‘Do I have to go to school?’ not long after school restarts.
So Why The Dread?
Well, unfortunately there is no one simple answer. It could be due to multiple reasons.
However, one big reason is the child has a lack of interest in learning.
Again, this could be due to a variety of reasons.
But if a child is not able to understand what is being taught then very quickly the child will lose focus and interest. Maths is a perfect example of a subject children lose interest in. And then from then on, it’s a downward spiral.
The end result?
The child hates school.
Understand Well, My Dear Child
We have talked about personal attention in another article.
The summary is, a child often needs personalised attention to help them understand the subject matter.
Schools are not designed to tailor the education to each child’s needs. So a sizable portion of the school children don’t actually understand what is being taught.
So when the maths exams and tests come up, the child resorts to cramming concepts they haven’t understood properly. Sometimes, this pays off and the child can pass the exams. But, they will end up leaving school without the required understanding of maths.
Cramming? But There’s No Space!
Cramming is widely used as a method for preparing for exams. It involves trying to memorise a huge amount of info, such as formulas in a very short space of time. An example of cramming would be to spend the whole night reviewing as much material as possible. Or even reviewing notes right up to the classroom or exam hall.
This method may have short term benefits. But in the long run, cramming is not the best strategy for students. Also, it causes a lot of stress and panic before the exam.
Strategies For Long Term Recall
There are many other active methods which are much more effective for students. A lot of these techniques don’t require longer, or more intensive studying.
Some techniques simply involve spreading out the study time.
Simple as it may sound, but techniques such as these help develop solid study habits. Students won’t be as stressed come exam time. And there definitely won’t be any scrambling around at the last minute, or burning the midnight oil the night before the exam.
But, it’s not fair to expect schools to guide students through these methods. As parents we need to support our children. Guide them through these methods and see them prosper.
Easy to say but not easy to do. That’s why we advise parents to share this responsibility with someone who knows what they are doing namely maths tutors. Online or offline.
With the support of Maths Tutor GCSE Online your child will study at a pace they can understand the subject matter. This leads to the child having a better understanding what they are learning in school.
Provided there are no other issues, such as bullying which can also make school a miserable experience, hopefully, your child will now start to enjoy maths, and going to school.
If your child needs help with their maths, we have an array of experiences GCSE Maths Online Tutor. Click the link below to book a free trial.
If you need the support of a GCSE Maths Tutor Online then why not contact us?
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