You may have felt qualified to homeschool when the math problems were 2+2 and the reading was “cat sat on a mat” but now that your student is entering high school age, homeschooling may feel like uncharted territory. You might just have some questions like these: What if I don’t remember enough algebra? How do…
Today’s Video: Education That Nurtures Rather Than Undermines Creativity. Sir Ken Robinson. (19 minutes) The home can be the perfect context for nurturing creativity. This video will inspire and give you some ideas you can use. https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity
The PER Report compliments the standard achievement test report by pinpointing the items missed by the student. To make the best use of the information this report provides, I’ve suggested parents use a three-step approach when reviewing the results with their children. The first two steps are: • Dignify their response by identifying, but not…
Earlier this week I presented the first step of a three-step process you can use to point out mistakes your children may make. I presented a way to re-direct them toward the correct answer without taking away their motivation. This step, first presented to me years ago by a mentor, Madeline Hunter, is to dignify…
Last week we held our New Covenant Christian Academy graduation ceremony. I love this evening, especially the part when the parents (or parent, some are single) come up on stage to join their son or daughter. After I present the diploma, I go back to my seat. Then, the mom and dad take a few minutes…
What starts out as “good advice” often morphs into this is “God’s design” or “God’s way.” At least that’s the way we hear it. In last week’s article, I suggested three “tones” you could employ when correcting your student. Before I relate a story in which a “firm tone” was employed, one that made a…
Most car insurance companies offer high school students a discount if the student can prove he or she is academically “above average.” The standard to qualify for the discount is a “B” average on the student’s transcript. The creation and maintenance of a high school transcript is one of the features and benefits of our…
In my last article I presented seven tips for choosing the right answer when taking an achievement test. Most students might think this is all they need to do to ensure getting the best score possible. In other words, they think once they’ve reached the last item on the test, they can relax until the…
In my last article I presented four time-management tips that, if practiced, will result in higher test scores on the TerraNova test, or on any test. In this article, I will suggest seven practices that will help students choose the right answer when testing. Distinguish Between Correct and Almost-Correct Answers Typically, the correct answer on an achievement…
Do you have a high schooler graduating this spring? Congratulations! This is a euphoric time accompanied by a lot of choices and decisions – college, work, trade school, etc. For some graduates, the path seems clear, at least for now. If I go to this college, major in this subject, then I’ll land this job….