It is important to remember that all studying should not be done the night right before a test. Instead, as your child is learning the material, he/she should be studying it for short periods every night. This way he/she will be better prepared for the test.
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One great way to help your child develop study habits is to use index cards. Have your child write a vocabulary word or a question from a review sheet or their notes on one side of the index card. On the other side, have your child write the answer. He/She can then study these cards independently and flip the card over to check if they are correct.
Change studying into a game! Using the index cards that your child has developed (see index card note for more information), play a round of Jeopardy. Give your child the answer and have him/her tell you the vocabulary word or the question that is being answered. You can give points for correct responses and reward your child with a special treat for reaching a set number of points. Have fun!
Similar to the index card method of studying, put important vocabulary or information on one index card. Then have your child write the answers on a separate index card. Spread the answers around the house and let the games begin! Have your child search the house for the correct answer to a question on one of the cards. Studying is a lot more fun when it is a game!