Study Skills

We were discussing with our 6th grader, Kerst, about the importance of getting good grades and how to go about it.  (He is an excellent student)

He told us that he does really well on most tests and then not so great on others.

Do you study?

No.  I know the stuff already.

You should still study and review the information.  It is a good habit to develop. We taught your sisters how to study and prepare for tests.    It has made them very successful students.

When did you teach them how to study for tests.

Around 4th and 5th grade.

Wow Mom and Dad.  You really dropped the ball on parenting.

We laughed.  Maybe it is true .... it seems like the younger kids miss out on learning the nursery rhymes, etc. Gotta pick up that ball again.

**  What is wonderful about Kerst is that he does his homework on his own and doesn't need to be reminded.  That is a HUGE step in the right direction.