I have a son in second grade who clearly is not ready for that challenge, but his teacher says since he didn't score poorly enough on state tests he can't be held back. He is only into the third week of school and he's struggling. I'm trying everything to help him, but he gets frustrated FAST if the work is too difficult. Any suggestions?
2006-09-26 08:07:34 · 7 answers · asked by sicilia 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
SQ3R is a formula that still applies to studying today.
S Survey the information... look it over, read titles, captions, etc.
Q Question.... ask questions as you survey... what can you expect to learn?
R Read... read carefully for main ideas and important supporting details.
R Recite... look away from the text and recite what those main ideas and supporting details are.
R Review... review all the material in your text AND any classroom notes.
Above all, support your child and encourage him. Just by reading your question I sense that you have doubts about his abilities... please realize there is a wide range of academic abilities at this grade level. If he scored well enough on a state test, he's probably average... nothing wrong with that. I can state that I can guarantee his success in mathematics if you will buy flash cards for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division AND work with him every evening on the skills he needs. As for reading, have him read aloud to you and help him as needed... he will improve as he reads more. Be sure he does the reading... even if he's slow and seems to take forever... let him know that you are not impatient. Good luck. As for him getting frustrated, TOUGH. You need to be firm with him... if he gets out of doing work, you are setting him up for failure. How about this as a plan: Study 20 minutes; take a break for 10 minutes; study for 20 minutes; take a break for 15 minutes; Study for 20 minutes, take a break for 30 minutes.
2006-09-26 08:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seemed like my son, who just started grade 3, had the same problem when he started school. We did lots of fun things like reading comic, and visited a book store for special treats where he could pick which ever book he wanted. As well how about visiting the class room? You could see how he interacts in a classroom setting. I know my sons problem was visiting too much with his neighbors, and chatting. Good Luck.!
2006-09-26 08:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by talula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would speak with the school psychologists and try and rule out a learning disorder like dislexia or something. If he scored well on the tests then there may be a problem elsewhere. I would do this before i have him held back.
2006-09-26 08:13:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hooked on Phonics...get him educational but fun learning shows to watch..to help with math etc. Maybe some tutoring......Good Luck ♥
2006-09-26 08:09:54 · answer #4 · answered by Brittany 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what my mom did to my little brother was she bought him this workbook for over the summer (i know this isn't the summer) and had him do a page everyday and it was all 2nd going into 3rd grade things (he's in 3rd grade) and he really learned a lot. also, make it fun... hope this helps.... ♥♥♥
2006-09-26 08:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a tutor.
2006-09-26 08:23:51 · answer #6 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET HIM A TUTOR
2006-09-26 09:40:24 · answer #7 · answered by hi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋