Imagine if Thomas Edison had given up because of a fear of failure. Mistakes are crucial for growth and discovery. I have not failed 10,000 times - I’ve successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work. If you have an intelligent kid who is getting bad grades, minimising distractions is a considerable stride towards better academic performance. They simply can’t focus on the material at hand. It’s not necessarily that they dislike studying. Then there are the external stimuli of the classroom: whispering classmates, cluttered desks, and attention-grabbing posters.īack at home, potential interruptions like pets, ringing doorbells, and video games make achieving quality study time all the more difficult. Study after study has found that technology like smartphones and laptops can be more harmful than helpful - in some cases distracting nearly 50% of students. Here are some of the most common obstacles to good grades to watch out for: Distractionsĭo your children have a difficult time focusing on their schoolwork? If so, they’re not alone. Actively listening to and empathising with your child is an effective way to discover why they’re struggling academically and motivate them to do well in school. Instead, we must recognise the root problem behind the bad grades and make appropriate adjustments from there.Įach student is unique. This is why telling your smart kid who’s getting bad grades to “study harder” rarely works. Through speaking to and working with more than 20,000 students, I’ve learned there’s almost always an explanation for poor academic performance. The first step to helping your children do better in school is understanding why they’re getting bad grades. Many thousands of parents, so don't miss out! Why do students get bad grades? The e-book has already been downloaded by
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