2006-09-01 06:12:35 · 6 answers · asked by easynote 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
First off switch the TV off or better still get rid of it. Next encourage him by participating in all that he tries to do. This is the very least you owe him.
2006-09-01 06:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by kytho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have had some good suggestions for finding a tutor. I would like to add a note on a tangent if you don't mind?
Ensure that any person you hire has a CRB certificate. (Or they are a scout leader or employed in a school so you know they have one.) I knew a man with criminal convictions for child abuse who worked as a private tutor. He had all the qualifications and was probably a good teacher. If you work for yourself you don't need the checks .............
All the best
2006-09-04 13:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by krazykarenteague 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't put too much pressure on the poor kid. Always keep in mind that he is a child and you owe it to him to give him a nice normal -childhood-which involves playing,watching tv and spending time with his friends. Set aside 2-3 hours a day to practice past questions though. The more he does the quicker he gets and the more he gets the hang of it. But don't worry if he doesn't do well or if he doesn't get into the school you want. People from average schools can be successful. I went to a school with no entrance exams and little competition but I have done fantastically in my GCSEs and A-levels. So there you have it!
2006-09-03 10:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by clevagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing starting at the beginning of the year... start as you mean to go on.
Set aside time each evening to do homework with him. Ensure that there will be no distractions. Allow him to try out questions first, go through each one with him. If he is stuck on any of them, explain them to him and give similar questions for him to try.
Always give positive feedback - Good try, even if you didn't get it right. You were along the right tracks. I can understand why you thought that but it's like this because....
Frequent, short periods of study is best. Also, down time is important, too. Ensure that he sleeps at regular and early hours during school nights and the he eats properly and regularly. Lots of water and fish/fish oils during the week to aid concentration. Ensure that there is dialogue between the both of you and that he feels he can say that he doesn't know and be able to express his opinion, ie don't knock him back - he's more likely to be motivated when he has an understanding teacher.
Good luck.
2006-09-01 14:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by 675 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a certified teacher.
2006-09-01 22:09:06 · answer #5 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO PRESSURE AND MAKE IT FUN , MAKE HIM THINK ITS HIS IDEA TO DO THE EXTRA WORK BRIBERY CAN WORK AS WELL BUT MOST OF ALL DO IT WITH HIM
2006-09-01 06:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by RAMSBOTTOM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋