How to Help Your Kids Get Through Exam Period

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No parent wants to see their kids fail a test or have an incomplete grade on a report card. Still, they want to teach their kids responsibility, especially when it comes to their schoolwork. With that balance in mind, here are some ways you can help your kids get through exam period with a little less stress.

Quiz Them

A great way to prepare your kid for a test is to quiz them on the material. This will help narrow down what material they need to spend more time with before the test. You can either write up a quiz for them or ask them questions right off their notes. If they know how the test will be structured, try to follow that model to prepare them.

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Know Their Exam Schedule

Have your kid add their exam dates to the family calendar so you can be in the loop. Make sure they get to bed at a reasonable time and wake up early enough to eat a good breakfast.

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Create A Daily Checklist

Help your teen organize their priorities and use their time wisely by creating daily checklists. Refer to the calendar to see what needs to get done first and break tasks down to make them seem more achievable and less daunting for your kid.

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Time for Fun

Your kid does need to focus on school work, but they also need adequate breaks. Encourage them to spend some time with their friends or have dinner with the family so their brain can take a good rest from looking at notes and textbooks.

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