4. PARENTAL CONCERNS
• My child is intelligent but not willing to
studies
• No desire – have to push
• Not interested in studies at all
• If I am around, then the child studies,
if not then does not study
• Forgets during exams
5. KNOW YOUR CHILD’S ENTIRE
EXAMINATION TIMETABLE
• Pin the timetable on your kitchen notice board
• Note the time and date fir each paper
6. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH
REVISION
• Work out a revision timetable for each subject.
• Break revision time into small chunks.
• Make sure your child has all essential books and
materials.
• Buy new stationary, highlighters and pen to make
revision more interesting.
7. PROVIDING ALL ROUND SUPPORT
• Make home life as calm and pleasant as possible
• Try to be at home and available as much as
possible
• Give time each day to sit and chat with your child
• Make sure the child joins in family meals even if
there is a very important exam next day
• Do not nag and make too many demands on your
child
8. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
• Make sure your child takes at
least half an hour of walk every
day
• Exercise good to refresh the
mind
9. LISTEN TO THEIR EACH DAY’S STORY – AND MOVE ON.
• With a calm mind listen to how their paper went
• What’s done is done
• Help them to focus on their next examination
10. MAKE A CHECKLIST OF DAILY REQUIREMENT,
BASED ON EACH DAY’S PAPER
• A final check each morning for ruler, pen, pencil, erasers etc
11. HELP THEM TO MAINTAIN
A BALANCED DAILY
ROUTINE
• Proper balance between study
and rest.
• Should rest for sometime
before starting to study for the
next exam.
• Should even have a little time
to relax
12. A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP ALWAYS IMPROVES
EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE
13. YOU ARE, WHAT YOU EAT.
• Incorporate a balanced diet into your
child’s menu.
• Avoid all kinds of junk food.
• Make sure they drink a lot of fluids.
• Fruits and salads, are always a yes yes..
14. DON’T HYPE THE
IMPORTANCE OF ANY ONE
SUBJECT.
DON’T OVERLY STRESS OUT
CHILDREN FOR SUBJECTS LIKE
MATH AND SCIENCE.
UNDERSTAND THEIR WEAK
POINTS IN EACH SUBJECT,
AND HELP THEM
ACCORDINGLY.
DON’T GET THEM NERVOUS
BEFORE ANY EXAMINATION.
15. LET YOUR CHILD MIX WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
• Don’t isolate your child
• Socializing to a bit, can help relieve stress
16. SHATTER THESE MYTHS
•Marks in exams = Intelligence
or brilliance
•Success in exam = Success in life
•Good marks = Good job
•Failure in exam = Failure in life =
End of life