A classic study of those at the top found that it is effort and not innate ability that boosted 81 percent. It just takes more effort for some than others. Teachers report that middle school grades are less important than a young adolescent's enthusiasm for new subjects, social development and exposure to new skills. Get your child to recognize what helps or hurts his studies. The workload increases in middle school and so a new study plan is needed.
Little words have a large impact.
The longer she hides academic distress, the harder it will be to turn things around. Middle school students grow at different rates. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement . We also have a Privacy Policy .