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The ideal parent course
Children tend to tune in toparents' emotional wave. Therefore, it is important for adults to watch their words and actions. Do not discuss your concerns about exam results in the presence of the child. And certainly do not set an example for the student of his excellent student friend, this will only increase the graduate's insecurity. Take a different position: tell how you passed the exams and what techniques you used. And do not intimidate the child. The biggest mistake parents make is talking about the negative consequences that will inevitably arise if the exam is passed poorly. And you also cannot manipulate feelings, for example, say: "Look at what you brought me to with your unwillingness to study!" In this case, the child will have a feeling of guilt, he will be even more afraid of failing the tests. Look at the situation soberly: if you feel that the student is not very good at mathematics, do not expect the highest score on the certificate. Many parents, especially those who were excellent students, demand the impossible from schoolchildren. By the way, the children of teachers most often suffer from this approach.
Training strategy
Of course, go through the entire program in the remaining timeIt won't work out to have a month of exams. But you can refresh and structure your knowledge. There are children who only need to look through their notes to remember the information they've received. And it's not a matter of special talent. Rather, it's about perseverance, thanks to which the material was laid out on the shelves day after day. There are only a few smart kids who studied diligently all year. Most schoolchildren try to master the program in a couple of weeks. And here it's important to choose the optimal schedule of classes. Talk to your child about how best to study. Some quickly learn information only in the morning, but there are children who study effectively all day long. Don't try to break the schedule that suits your child, this will not give good results. By the way, you shouldn't change the usual daily routine, this will increase stress.
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Be afraid alone
Explain to your child that it is not worth it before startingchallenges to communicate with classmates. The fact is that some people exaggerate their sense of fear. For example, they constantly say: "Oh, how afraid I am, I will never pass!" This brings fear and melancholy to others. On the eve of the exam, ask the student if he needs a support group. There are people who are afraid of looking bad in the eyes of friends, relatives, and because of this they begin to worry a lot and completely forget the information they received. Tell us about the signs that once helped you cope with anxiety. This may seem strange, but funny ways to attract good luck, for example, a five-ruble coin in your shoe or a pin on the hem of your dress really help. Rituals and signs have a placebo effect, thanks to them a feeling of confidence appears.
