Expert Advice

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Eighth-Grader Not Trying in SchoolNot doing well might be a bid for attention -- any kind of attention, even if it's bad.
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School GradesIs there an advantage to having grades K-6 in the same school, as opposed to grouping K-2 and 3-6?
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Test-Taking AnxietyLearn a number of steps that might make test-taking easier for an anxious child.
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Sixth-Grader Rushing Through HomeworkWhen a child is rushing through her work, the real problem is finding out why.
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Seventh-Grader Isn't MotivatedIt's important to enjoy your child's growing up process and to accept him as he is. Praise his achievements and give him help when he needs it, but don't take responsibility for his deadlines.
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Thirteen-Year-Old Lacks MotivationAll children are motivated. The real task is to find out what motivates them.
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When a Good Student Begins to FailFearing that a child will fail is normal, but whether or not she does is her choice. The parent's role is to be patient and set good boundaries.
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How Busy Should a Gifted Child Be?It's sometimes difficult to restrain a gifted and talented student who wants to take part in every interesting activity.
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Rewarding Grades in SchoolIs it beneficial to all students to reward grades in school with special events?
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Gifted Child in "Average" ClassroomLearn from an expert how you can stand up for your gifted child's educational rights.
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Nine-Year-Old Retained TwiceOur expert suspects a learning disability in a nine-year-old, and advises the mother to seek an evaluation by the school.
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Twelve-Year-Old Hates SchoolYour daughter cares less than you do about her success in school, and until she cares there really isn't any way for you to change her.
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Fourteen-Year-Old Doesn't Enjoy SchoolAs long as a teen is handing in his homework and not getting into trouble, his parents should be grateful.
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Effective RewardsIt's not enough simply to reward your child for good grades or behavior. Work with him to decide what the rewards should be.
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Can Color Blindness Affect Gifted Testing?An eye-care practitioner can determine what sorts of specific color combinations would be significant for a child with color blindness.
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Thirteen-Year-Old Boy Is Slow to MatureWhen a child is lagging in his academic developmental level, his parents should ask the school to test him for learning disabilities and then devise an educational plan.
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Seventh-Grader Fails to Turn in HomeworkThere are several things you can do to help your child remember to turn in his schoolwork, but he will have to accept the responsibility.
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Testing Bilingual Kids for GiftednessA psychologist or diagnostician must determine the child's preferred language and conduct a language assessment before proceeding with testing for giftedness.
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Testing a Shy Child for GiftednessTesting young children is a challenge, since they are can be less attuned to the demands of the testing situation.
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OLSAT and Gifted ProgramsThe Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) measures abstract thinking and reasoning ability in students between the ages of 5 and 18.

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