Expert Advice

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Sixth-Grade HomeworkHomework can increase dramatically in sixth grade. Here's what you should do.
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He Hates MathLearn why your child is having difficulties with math, and what you can do to help him.
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Stepson Is Failing Eighth GradeThe best response is to back off and expect your stepson to take responsibility for his schoolwork.
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Seventh-Grader Won't Turn in HomeworkThe only way any of us learn is through experience and tough consequences. Unfortunately, some kids have to experience the consequences.
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Sixth-Grader Struggling with SchoolworkA lack of organizational skills is typical in sixth grade, but learning to be organized is crucial to a child's success now and throughout his life.
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High-School Diploma for HomeschoolerThere are many correspondence and independent study programs that can help your daughter obtain an accredited diploma.
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Parent Fears Kindergarten Will Be Too EasyIf your child is gifted, you should meet with the classroom teacher as early as possible in the year.
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Seventh-Grader Can't Bring Grades UpSeventh grade is a very tough transition year, and often students and their parents have to change the way they approach studying.
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Eighth-Grader's Grades Are DroppingThis child appears to be manifesting a typical eighth-grade, second-quarter trait -- feeling that "it won't happen to me and I don't need any help."
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Seventh-Grader Stopped Doing His HomeworkIt is common for kids -- especially seventh graders -- to get overwhelmed by homework and to quit.
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Is My First Grader Being Challenged?Read tips to determine whether your young child is being challenged in school.
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He Dislikes SchoolLearn from an expert how to talk to your child when he says he dislikes school.
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Kindergarten Reading SkillsThis expert explains that the focus in the typical kindergarten class is on teaching children pre-reading skills.
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Timed Math Tests in First Grade?Are timed math tests appropriate in first grade? Read what this expert says.
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Kindergarten ExpectationsConsider all of the expectations on a kindergartner before you decide she has a problem.
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Success for an Eight-GraderUnderstanding what motivates an eight-grader will help them to perform better in school.
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The Importance of a High-School DiplomaA high-school diploma should never be considered a waste of time and effort. At the very least, those four years can teach you how to use your mind in a variety of ways.
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Academic InterestFifth-graders often need to see the relevance of something before they are ready to show interest.
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Science and Social Studies in a K/1 ClassroomRead advice to a parent who is concerned about the amount of social studies and science being taught in her daughter's combined kindergarten/first-grade class.
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Staying on TaskThere are many reasons why a kindergartner might not be able to stay on task in the classroom.

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