Scholar's Two Minutes Tuesday

Does it seem a bit of a hassle to coerce your child into revising during the school holidays? As a parent or guardian, it might seem more effort than it’s worth. It’s only a couple of weeks, after all… isn’t it? https://glasgow.scholartutoring.co.uk/revision-course/

Presents might be bought; the Christmas tree is up; stockings on the shelf… so it must be time to crack open the revision cards? No? Not what your child is saying? That probably sounds about right… However, to secure the best grades, devote time to some revision this holiday!

It’s all so exciting! Everybody at school is looking forward to the holidays. The festivities are in full swing. Your teenager is swept up in Christmas spirit… but it can feel like a ‘bag of bricks’ when your teen remembers they have a load of revision to do!   https://scholar.events/revision-courses/prelim/

SQA- what does that even mean? What’s my child up to at school? What is the purpose of my child’s studies? These are some of the questions we hope to address, as you- parent or guardian- might be wondering what the bigger picture is for your child: https://scholar.events/revision-courses/

As adults, we know how planning helps us to function in our daily lives! Whether it’s social, family or work-based planning, we’re always looking ahead and plotting dates. So, when it comes to your teenager, how about helping them to plan their revision, too? Here’s what we think you’ve got to share: https://scholar.events/revision-courses/

‘A pushy parent’ is usually defined by their arduous schedules, all-consuming attitude and no let up! Whilst there’s no doubt that a parent like this wants the best for their child, most parents hope to condense these ideas down to perhaps more realistic and manageable aspects. But how can this be achieved? https://scholar.events/revision-courses/

It’s unlikely that your teenager is going to jump for joy at the idea of homework, but they will surely ‘jump for joy’ when they receive great grades on results day! Homework is part and parcel of getting good results. Here’s how your teenager should think about it:   https://scholar.events/revision-courses

In the New Year, prelims will be upon many Scottish teenagers. As a parent or guardian, you might wonder what the purpose of these preliminary (prelims) exams are. Do they just eat in time that your teenager could be learning, and are they just giving the schools more data… distracting the focus from your child’s work?   https://scholar.events/revision-courses/

As an adult, you’ll know how it feels to be the one ‘in the know.’ We all like the feeling of being the knowledgeable one in the room. It makes us feel confident; it makes us feel capable. Therefore, the same applies to your teenager taking exams. How can you help your child with this?

Your child’s mind-set is crucial for how they tackle exam years. As a parent or guardian, you might wonder how to nurture the best sense of mental wellbeing for your child- at a time tainted by pressure and some stress. Here we consider three values that will help your child during their exams… as well as the rest of their lives!

With the October half-term ahead, does your child need to be doing anything? Whilst embarking on an exam year, all-time seems precious! Half term provides a bit of time which can be utilised. Here’s how:

“She did better than me! My friend got a higher score! I won’t get the grade my brother did!” These might be things your teenager cries out, comparing themselves to those around them. ‘Comparison’ is a trait all of us are guilty of, but when it comes to exams, it’s not always particularly healthy. We run intensive SQA revision courses, led by subject specialists, at key points in the academic year view our website for future courses! Make sure you subscribe to be notified of new weekly episodes. To find out more about revision courses mentioned in this show, please visit our website scholar.events/podcast

Being mentally equipped for an exam is crucial if your child wants to succeed… in fact, it’s critical if your child wants to ‘survive’ an exam year. It can feel like the onus is on you, as a parent or guardian, to ensure your child is in shape for tackling these exams. Here are some things to consider:   We run intensive SQA revision courses, led by subject specialists, at key points in the academic year view our website for future courses!