How can I help my 3rd grader to do better in school and pass that ELA test.?

Question

She is not focusing and doing well. I've threatned taken everything away and it has not helped.

Answer 1

aw.... poor child

Answer 2

I do not think threatening her is a very good idea. You should set aside time each day for ur child to practice some writing and readin skills. If she gets a question right, make her feel good, like smile and say good job! make her feel smart and intelligent. If she's worried, tell her don't worry it's just a test. Make sure all distractions such as the tv, computer and things like that are all turned off. Also, make sure YOU'RE listening. Don't stop every 5 minutes to pick up the phone or something. If she is having trouble, help her, explain things to her. You can also buy some good ELA preparatory books. Ask her teacher about it. If all this doesnt work, try getting a tutor for your child. Sometimes tutors can explain things in an easy to understand way that a teacher or a perent might not know.


I hope your daughter does well!

Answer 3

ELA is the language test I think. Are you sitting with your girl and reading along with her? Do you also have all distractions turned off when she is doing reading and school work? This includes your distractions when you are working with her. Not focusing can be a symptom of boredom so try to find reading material that interests her. For math, there are many games that drill arithmetic skills. Get the games that involve people and not the computer. For other subjects, find stories that are interesting. They can be fictional and historical which will be more interesting than the dry facts.

Answer 4

I teach first grade and tutor third graders for the ILEAP. I've learned that kids have hectic schedules they are in school all day long and we teachers tend to give hours worth of homework. They are burnt and don't want to do anything but get thier minds off of school at the end of the day. I'm the same way when I get home. ADD/ADHD is not as common in girls but it happens. As teachers it's against the law for us to diagnose because we are not doctors. I would consult a doctor if you feel that is an option. I personally hate seeing kids 'drugged' up because yes they are calmer, yes they can focus better...but they aren't themselves. They seem like zombies half the time. If she is capable but not applying herself, punish. If you think there's a problem there are a few things I would suggest: set up a conference with the teacher to find troublesome areas, consult a doctor if you feel this is best, and/or make learning fun. My tutoring kids love to come to me at the end of the school day because I make them feel like we're playing games instead of doing more boring schoolwork!

Answer 5

Take one a week. heavily. you would be so used to it by using then that that is ridiculously undemanding. greater useful yet, get some friends jointly, and make it a saturday experience. After the PT try, flow shoot some skeet on the rod and gun club or flow fishing etc. Make an afternoon holiday of it, so that is area of a chilled interest.

Answer 6

Honey I have worked in the school system for 22 years and I think from what you say she may be ADHD. It is not her fault that she can't focus. Please talk to your doctor. I have seen so many children that age that barely had passing grades that went to the top of the class with the right medication. I'll be praying for you and please get to the doctor.

Answer 7

call sylva learning center