Step back but not away
Feed them!
Encourage them to get outside and do some exercise regularly.
Keep an eye on students “working hard by pulling all-nighters” - these are not helpful or sustainable. See the students page for more ideas
Actively engage with them about the planning for Spring break and study leave
Ask them about their study approaches - how are they studying not if or how much they are studying! Ask about which Active Revision Strategies they are using?
Keep things consistent as possible at home; avoid pulling them in different directions.
Process not Product at this stage - what went well, what would you do differently
When an exam goes badly, support and reassure them as best you can.
Enjoy learning with them - maybe they could use the Feynman Technique
A really simple way to help support recall and summarisation of ideas. Ask your student to "Tell me three" about a topic that they have studied. For example, tell me three things about the main characters in 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brien.
Try to ensure that this isn't just listing quickly but summarising key ideas or concepts.
Simple protocol to help with data recall.
Choose the topic
Start the timer
The person has to talk non-stop for one minute
They can not hesitate, pause, or repeat themselves
3 strikes and you are out
Fun to be made into a game with maybe rewards attached.
Prospective
Plan for the weeks ahead.
Make sure the plan has clear segments identified (not just a full subject)
Plan in breaks
Make it visible around the house (so the whole family can be involved)
Retrospective
In each revision session, write down the revision you have undertaken
Use a colour coding system to show how well the revision went
Ensure you have a covered all the topics
When you go back through subjects, use the colour code to help identify where you need to focus
You can also check out our main page the main aim is that planning is visible so that you can support your child in their revision.