What if your kid comes back with a bad test? What to do? Here is my view.
(1) Ask them to do over the wrong problems (this is more applicable for
math and science). At least go over the wrong solutions with them. This will
reinforce that they should "learn from their mistakes". Very important skill.
(2) Step (1) is more specific. Now try to look at what was done wrong and infer
whether there are certain concepts they are not grasping. Give them additional material
to correct these conceptual mistakes.
The whole idea here is to instill an attitude in your kids that you should not "freak out" if
you get a bad test. The entire idea is to look at tests as feedback and then calmly correct
your mistakes.
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