What to Do When Kids Have Trouble Studying
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Post-study review
Bringing the Assignment to a CloseAsking questions will help Vinny monitor himself for mistakes and evaluate his work whether it is a composition for English class or preparation for a test in ancient history. Reviewing material immediately after reading, writing, or reporting makes the information stick to his brain.
After producing written materials, he should ask himself, "How can I spot an error if I make one?" Vinny's best bet is reading aloud. If he's confused after reading a paragraph, it's most likely because he misread something. Have him read a sample section aloud for you to see if he self-corrects. If not, point out errors. Make notes to share with his teacher or tutor about repeated phonetic, visual tracking, or comprehension mistakes. Also, there's no better way to proofread compositions and reports than by rereading them aloud, even to his cat.
After studying for a test, he should ask himself, "Will I be able to answer questions correctly in class? Will I be able to answer them on a test or quiz?" Simple oral questioning or answers jotted on a piece of paper will reveal whether his thinking, strategizing, and timing have been effective. Teach him to dissect errors by talking aloud to you or a friend about how he arrived at an answer. Thinking aloud about his methods is as powerful as reading aloud for detecting and correcting misinformation.