My 13-year-old son studies slowly and forgets what he learns. What can I do?

Ans: Get your self involved more with him ,it should be more of quality time when ever you are there around him. Be non judgemental,so that he can confide in you. Plan for some recreational time together so that he doesn't feel the need to be constantly on mobile and screen.

Ans: Dear Nitin,
I don't find any details to work on and suggest much to you.
What makes your son not interested in studies? Why has he suddenly stopped going to school? Did anything unpleasant happen at school? Have you spoken to the school authorities? IS the environment at home not a happy one?
These questions need to be answered which become information to go towards any solution. Also, how is the connection between the mother and son (your wife and your son)?
For now, I guess you can take the help of an adolescent counselor who can help guide your son out of whatever he is going through. The expert will anyway ask these questions and then work from thereon...

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Ans: I think important is to understand the concepts then rote learning.
Make him understand the concepts by giving him the concept based learning, paired with activities and objective tests from each lesson before you start giving him more Lessons to learn. Divide the task into shorter achievable goals to develop the intrest.

Ans: Hi Abhijeet

This is a very usual case. Whenever a child shifts from one method to another, it takes some time to upgrade himself to the new pattern. MCQ test pattern and Written test pattern are different. Both patterns require different skills.

In short, your son is struggling to adapt to the new format of written exams in 8th grade. This shift from MCQs to written exams requires different study techniques, such as active recall, effective note-taking, and practice writing.

To help him improve, you can:
1) Encourage him to use active recall techniques like flashcards and quizzes.
2) Teach him effective note-taking methods like the Cornell method or mind mapping.
3) Help him practice writing essays and join a writing group if possible.
4) Assist him in creating a study schedule and breaking down assignments into smaller tasks.

At last, keep patient, every child is different. Give him some time to adjust to the new pattern. Your motion and support are much needed at this stage and that too without showing any panic on your face.

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