When you watch your child study for hours at a time and then receive the report card with low grades, frustration and confusion often set in. It’s tempting to think that the problem is simply that he should study more, but often the real crux lies in how that study time is organized and the quality of the strategies used. Let’s dig deeper together to find answers.
Quantity vs. quality of the study
Sometimes we believe that spending a lot of time with books open equals studying well, but the quality of the time spent matters more than the quantity. Your child may spend hours in front of notes, but if he or she is distracted or repeats the material passively-without understanding or practice-the result is often disappointing. Repetitive memorization without analysis or practical examples creates an illusion of mastery that crumbles when the test comes around.
Effective learning involves alternating techniques: underlining key ideas, creating outlines, doing exercises or explaining the subject out loud. Changing the way you study can make the difference between just seeing information and actually understanding it.
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The role of time and organization
Many times students do not plan their time well and leave everything to the last minute, which causes anxiety and reduces the ability to retain information. Although it may seem that they are studying, in reality the effort is poorly distributed and the real potential is not tapped. A typical bad habit is underestimating the work before a test and overloading oneself afterwards.
Good time management involves:
- Divide the contents into small parts
- Schedule frequent review sessions
- Alternate subjects according to difficulty and tiredness
- Set aside short breaks so as not to become saturated.
Establishing routines and leaving space for questions or review helps build a solid foundation for learning.
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Is the study method appropriate?
We don’t all learn the same, and here’s one of the big secrets: maybe your child needs different ways of approaching knowledge. Some learn best with pictures, others need to do summaries, concept maps, audio recordings or even talk about the subject. If the traditional method is not working, experimenting with alternatives can open new doors.
Observing which technique is more fun or less stressful for your child can make him or her more confident and motivated. It does require some trial and error, but the process is enriching and builds self-confidence and responsibility.
In short, if the grades do not reflect the effort, it is time to analyze what is going on behind the hours of study. With small changes in the way you organize yourself, manage your time and find the most appropriate method, your academic performance can improve significantly… and so can your motivation! and so can motivation!
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