HOW TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL

1. First and foremost, and it’s important for your children to understand what they’re learning and the reasons why. This will help motivate them about the real-life application of the studies.

2. Be patient when your child is learning new things and asking questions. Particularly is your child often asks the same thing twice or doesn’t understand a new concept the first few times, it’s important to make them feel supported. Learning should be a safe space.

3. Encourage your child to spend time with like-minded peers. If their friends have similar academic or other goals, then your child is more likely to be influenced in these directions as well.

4. Ensure your child develops an understanding of the concepts, instead of purely just memorising. A proper understanding of the concepts will allow your child to apply critical thinking when encountering new and unfamiliar problems.

5. For a more short-term tactic (but no less effective), parents can also remind their children that if they pay attention during everyday classes and complete the required homework, there will be less stress and panic during final exams.

6. Stay up-to-date with your child’s school report cards. If there are any areas where your child is underperforming, try to seek the root cause of the issue in a calm and supportive way. For example, poor scores in maths could point to a range of causes, such as lack of understanding or enjoyment. The solution could be to introduce new and exciting ways to explain difficult math concepts to your child.

7. Last but not least, make learning enjoyable for your child as they’re more likely to study if they enjoy it. School should not be made to feel like a compulsory and boring chore but a place to gain knowledge and have fun while doing so. Learning materials in the form of games are a great place to start (including our MentalUP Education Games app for kids. It offers the best unblocked games for school too!)