Helping Your Child Review and Improve for the Next Term

The school holiday is ending soon, and before we know it, the next term will start. It's time to make the most of the remaining days and prepare ourselves for what lies ahead.

Just as every great business reflects on and makes adjustments to its strategy, a great student also reviews their successful strategies and identifies areas for improvement.

For your child to do better next term, you need to help them identify what works for them and where they need to improve. Let's take a look at some steps to reflect on the past term and set your child up for success in the next one!

7 Ways to Review a Term and Prepare for the Next Term

1. Look Back at Their Achievements and Challenges

How did last term go for them? Which subjects did they do well in? Where did they struggle? Did they take part in any extra activities or projects? Did they balance school work and leisure activities like professionals?

Jot down your discussions with your child. Reflecting on what went well and what didn't can give you valuable insights into where they stand academically and what areas they need to focus on next term.

2. Review Their Work and Feedback

Take a moment to gather your child's notes, textbooks, and any feedback from their teachers. Go through their notes, homework, and tests. See if you notice any patterns. Which topics did they find easy, and which ones were tough?

Pay attention to the comments their teachers have made, too. Their feedback can be really helpful in figuring out where your child needs to improve.

3. Set Goals for the Next Term

Based on you and your child's reflections, let them decide what they want to achieve in the next term. Maybe they want to improve their grades in a particular subject, or perhaps they want to try out a new club or sport.

Make sure their goals are specific, measurable, and achievable. Writing them down will help your child stay focused and accountable, and they will help them know any progress they’ve made later on.

4. Create a Study Plan

Now that they have their goals, it's time to make a plan to achieve them. Help your child break down their goals into smaller tasks with deadlines. For example, let’s say their goal is to increase their grades in English by 10%. The plan should be to identify the topics for that term and learn ahead of the class with easy-to-understand materials like the uLesson app.

Schedule regular study sessions, and don't forget to include time for breaks. Encourage them to stick to their plans, and remember that consistency is key!

5. They Shouldn't Be Afraid to Ask for Help

If your child struggles with something, they shouldn't be afraid to ask for help. Let them know that you, their teachers, and friends are there to support them. Remind them that asking questions shows that they're taking initiative, not that they're not smart enough.

6. Staying Organised and Managing Time Well

Encourage your child to keep their study materials organised. Teach them how to use folders and labels to keep track of their notes and assignments. This will ensure that they don’t waste time searching for things rather than studying or resting.?

Also, they need to manage their time wisely by prioritising their tasks and avoiding procrastination. If you can, be their accountability partner to ensure they get things done when they should.

7. Staying Positive and Always Learning

Help your child understand the power of a positive attitude and being open to learning from their mistakes. Instead of dwelling on their shortcomings, they should focus on how they can improve.

Encourage them to stay curious, stay motivated, and never stop striving to reach their full potential. Also, spur them on with encouraging words and actions at every interval. They need your support now more than ever, so be here for them.

In conclusion, use these tips to help your child review the past term and prepare for the next term. By joining them to reflect on their progress, set goals, and stay organised, they'll be ready to tackle whatever challenges come their way.

Don't forget: if your child needs help understanding difficult topics, the uLesson app can be a great help. Other learners testify that the uLesson app is making their difficult subjects a piece of cake. It can do the same for your child.

Download and subscribe to the uLesson app for as low as 12,000 naira for three months! You can also decide to help your child learn without limits for 50,000 naira for three years! Choose your preferred plan now if you haven’t.

Good luck, parents, and here's to a successful next term for your child! ????