bethcarolsilverMay 4, 20211 minRead Question First for Reading Comprehension?In my experience, the answer is a definite, “No!” Do not read the questions before reading an article. Why? I have found that when...
bethcarolsilverMay 3, 20211 minLearning Skills and SummerHow do you keep your student’s skills alive and well during the summer vacation from school? There are various ways but it is important...
bethcarolsilverApr 9, 20211 minG.P.A. and College EntranceThe G.P.A. stands for grade point average. This is the average of all courses taken for college entrance credit. It is one of two most...
bethcarolsilverMar 21, 20211 minDoes Your Student Need Help with Organization?Organize, Organizing, Organization and Organized One of the best skills for anyone of any age is to be organized. It is extremely...
bethcarolsilverMar 11, 20211 minLearning: What the Teacher Does Not Assign!Teachers announce when tests will be given. They tell their students to study. What they do not give are daily assignments for learning...
bethcarolsilverMar 4, 20211 minA Writing SequenceWhere to start? Most students experience the frustration of not knowing where to begin in writing assignments. Planning is the solution....
bethcarolsilverFeb 27, 20211 minHomework AmountsHomework amounts vary by grade level and by course content. Homework itself is something that all students and families struggle with and...
bethcarolsilverFeb 21, 20211 minDoes Your Student Have Missing Assignments?Missing assignments plague students in grades 3-12. When a student is absent, it is the responsibility of the student to find out what...
bethcarolsilverFeb 20, 20211 minTalking in ClassTalking in class by students at times that are not appropriate is a long standing problem. It is important for students – of all ages- to...
bethcarolsilverFeb 18, 20211 minTextbooks and Copyright DatesMost students and parents do not look at the copyright dates of textbooks being used. The textbooks are accepted as a tool that is not to...
bethcarolsilverFeb 2, 20211 minTest Prep: Learning Information by LevelingFirst Step: Gather Information The starting place for getting ready to take a test is gathering all of the information that needs to be...
bethcarolsilverJan 31, 20211 minDaily Learning is ImportantMost students- of any age- are familiar with cramming for a test. Cramming means that a student tries to learn all the material one or...
bethcarolsilverJan 28, 20211 minTest AnxietyStudents often state that they have anxiety when taking a test. This is true for students of all ages – including adults who must renew...
bethcarolsilverJan 24, 20211 min"My Teacher Doesn't Like Me!"When a child says to a parent that the teacher does not like the child, the parent has a tough choice. It is important to remember that...
bethcarolsilverJan 23, 20211 minDoes Homework Cause Anxiety in Your Family?Homework anxiety is the most difficult issue for many families. Not only do the kids have anxiety about doing the homework but the...
bethcarolsilverJan 22, 20211 minFocus in ClassSometimes students have trouble staying focused in class. They may tend to wander away from the activity that is happening and then lose...
bethcarolsilverJan 18, 20211 minHow does your Child Learn?Learning Styles are important for people to understand how to put information into memory in a way that retrieval is easy. People use a...
bethcarolsilverSep 26, 20201 minDistance Learning and OrganizationOne of the most important pieces of distance learning is organization. It is important for the students’ work areas to be very organized....
bethcarolsilverSep 25, 20201 minParents and Distance LearningParents can be a good help for their students in distance learning. Here are some important tips. Make sure the internet connection is...
bethcarolsilverSep 17, 20201 minDistance Learning Can be PositiveDistance Learning can be Positive. It is important for the instructor to “read” the actions of the students to understand who is paying...