ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WLVT) - As summer break approaches for students, so do end-of-year tests, and some teachers say students don't always know how to study for those tests.
“Make sure the kids do not cram all the homework in one day,” said Shikha Sood from the JEI Learning Center in Allentown. She’s worked in education for 15 years, and she said when students try to study everything at once, they won’t actually remember what they’ve learned.
“If you get homework today and it’s due Friday, make sure they give five minutes each day until Friday,” said Sood.
We spoke to a parent who understands that sometimes studying with your children can be challenging. “As a parent, we tend to give up if the child is not motivated enough,” said Rekha Pokhrel. “But we have to keep pushing. Give them motivation. Give them assurance.”
Pokhrel said many kids look forward to a reward for studying, and that has helped her find balance with her son. “They look forward to something positive, so we have to give them a positive reinforcement,” said Pokhrel. “I think communication is the key here.” She said being in constant communication with your child’s teacher can help determine what needs to be done at home.
Sood also mentioned that communicating with your child is as important as talking with the teachers. “See what they’re going through at school,” said Sood. “The kid might be very smart, but there might be something happening at school that’s making him not focus at school.”
Once kids are finished with the school year, Sood suggests making sure they continue studying what they've learned to prevent them from falling behind during the next school year.
