Is My Child a Good Test-Taker?
Take this quiz to find your child's strengths and weaknesses in test taking. read more
November 30, 2007
Showing 1555 results found for Your Child's Performance in School:
Son Is Not Ready to Graduate
A mother disagrees with the administrators of her son's school, who believe he has received a "fair and appropriate public education" and should gradu... read more
May 14, 2002
Son Refusing to Go to School
A mother seeks help for her teen with LD, who has not been helped in resource room and is now refusing to go to school. read more
April 26, 1999
Son Socializes Too Much
A child should not be held back a grade because he lacks the ability to restrict his natural desire to socialize. read more
August 17, 1998
Son Wants to Be Retained
Most children do not "catch up" when held back. Retention won't turn them into successful students unless the reasons for their continuing struggles a... read more
June 10, 2002
Homework Hassles!
Our expert suggests how to keep a child on-task with his homework. read more
October 15, 2004
Honor Roll Student Now Failing to Complete Homework
Our expert advises a parent to help her underachieving son understand his responsibilities for completing homework. read more
June 3, 2002
How to Interpret Grades
Learn how to reconcile your child's grades with his academic placement. read more
August 17, 1998
Improve Test-Taking
Some students are good at researching and writing papers, but fall short on tests. But a little extra support can make a big difference. read more
August 17, 1998
Is Retention the Answer?
Read why this expert feels that retention usually doesn't work. read more
March 7, 2002
Gifted and Distracted
A gifted teen needs some real experience to make the connection between school and the positive end result in the future. read more
March 19, 2001
Gifted Test Too Difficult?
A variety of tests may be given to determine a child's giftedness. Assessors sometimes try to test the limits of a child's knowledge. read more
September 18, 2001