proud. are we in control? sqa exams-a parents guide!
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PROUDPROUD
Are We In Control? Are We In Control?
SQA Exams-A Parents Guide!
What do boys like?What do boys like?
They like…… To have control (remote) Power over others Ideal goals Blaming others for failure Self-handicapping by not working Aiming too high or too low! To know they are heard
What do girls like?What do girls like?
Approval To do their duty Hard work Blaming themselves for failing Realism To master their learning To be sure they are right and get a tick To be in control of their learning
Target, Time, Tick!Target, Time, Tick!
TargetTarget
Get them to break up their studying into small manageable targets
TimeTime
Set them a specific realistic timescale to complete each target
TickTick
Get them to tick off each completed targets as they go………..
Target, Time, Tick……Target, Time, Tick……
The NIKE TICK =
NIKE=VICTORYNIKE=VICTORY
Target
NIKE= VictoryNIKE= Victory
Time
NIKE=VictoryNIKE=Victory
Tick
Then They Take a BreakThen They Take a Break
They’ve earned it….
Target, Time, TickTarget, Time, Tick
Assures mastery of the knowledgeBreaks up the study time into manageable
chunksPuts your child in control of the learningSets realistic targetsGives the (remote) control to boys and girls!
Parents, what is your role here?Parents, what is your role here?
Help them to plan their studyGive support, not criticismSpoil them a little/Make them feel specialAvoid family socials at key timesHelp them keep to a sensible daily routineTake an interest but not too much!
PressurePressure
Give encouragement not pressure
Don’t freak if they
seem to ignore
your advice
Encourage them to relax the night beforeTake a bath, watch some telly, go for a walk)
Keep a perspective on things-exams are not the only thing in life
TAKE CONTROLTAKE CONTROL