8th Grade

Your middle-schooler will have to solve these kinds of math problems to pass the state tests. ...

The best response is to back off and expect your stepson to take responsibility for his schoolwork. ...

This 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." ...

Understanding what motivates an eight-grader will help them to perform better in school. ...

An expert suggests which curriculum might be best for an eighth-grader with particular learning issues. ...

Eighth Grade: What Will They Learn?This is it -- the final year before students enter high school. Your child will need to take challenging courses in order to prepare. There will be more emphasis on discussion rather than the simple recall of fa...

Consider getting your child a tutor to help her succeed in eighth grade. ...

Dyslexia and the Middle-SchoolerBy the time middle school rolls around, most dyslexic students understand they're different from the rest of the pack. Many become anxious or defensive and their self-esteem can plummet. Now's the time for parents ...

Read about ways to promote good test scores in every subject. ...