2 weeks Ago By James Agberebi
The examination season is a period that comes with a lot of academic demands. Adjusted sleep schedules, extra study routines and new study groups, are some of the measures your child may have already taken to adapt to the requisites of academic success this period. There is need for a conducive learning environment, and a balance between academic responsibilities and personal well-being in this season to ensure your ward continues to stand out.
Here are some ways you can assist your child with effectively navigating their examinations. Help him set goals. Sit down with your child to draft expected outcomes for the examinations.
Setting the right goals will help you track their progress, and give him a sense of focus and direction. Goal setting will also help your child develop resilience, as he strives to overcome obstacles to accomplish their objectives. It also helps him stay on his feet and manage his time properly.
If necessary, speak with his teachers at school to determine if he needs to attain any specific grades to remain in good academic standing. Manage physical and mental well-being throughout the exams period. Your child may be too focused on getting the right grades that he shifts his priorities away from personal well-being and self-care.
Help to ensure that he gets enough sleep during this season. Plan his diets to ensure they get all the right nutrients and stay in top condition. Strive to continuously reassure your child that you are always there for him if they need anything.
Always calm their nerves if he starts to feel anxious, and help him stay concentrated. Get your hands on your child test papers during the term, and exam questions from previous years. Ensuring that your child delivers on expectations requires a proactive effort.
Familiarising your child with the format of exams and taking time to regularly practice will help your child build confidence and reduce phobia. You can also simulate exam conditions with these past questions to determine key focus areas, identify strengths and weaknesses, and determine a roadmap to build on. Offer incentives for academic success.
You can give your child extra motivation to excel in the examinations. These incentives could be in the form of cash rewards, gaming items, toys, planned outings and more. Rewards can help your child study harder and engage more actively with their studies.
It’s important that as parents you are actively involved at every step and milestone of your child which can be effectively achieved by paying rapt attention to his needs..
