Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. What can I do to help my child get better grades?
2. What should my child be doing in class to improve grades?
3. Why didn't my child do better on the test?

What can I do to help my child get better grades?

Encourage your child to study math facts and vocabulary for at 
least 5-10 
minutes every night. Review religion and study guides. Check that 
your child 
has completed assigned homework. Your child needs to do some 
independent 
reading each night.

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What should my child be doing in class to improve grades?

Children should be paying attention to what is being taught, 
ready to answer 
questions. They should ask questions if they don't understand. 
They should 
follow directions on tests and quizzes, make sure they answer all 
questions, 
and check their work before they turn it in.

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Why didn't my child do better on the test?

If a child doesn't do well on a test, there are usually two 
reasons why. 
1- The child did not learn the material. He or she may not 
understand it, and hasn't asked for help. The child may seem to 
know it, right after it is taught, but it doesn't go into long-
term memory, so it hasn't really been learned.
2 - The child did not read the test or the answers carefully, so 
they made careless mistakes or left out answers. Some children do 
this because they are in a hurry to be done, and others do it 
because they are convinced that they know it all and will be 
right. 
Look back at the answers to the other questions to see how to 
help your child.

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