Recently, the Globe and Mail ran an article outlining some of the difficulties, especially boys, are experiencing with their learning. Here are some of their sobering statistics:
The percentage of grade 3 students that indicated they read by themselves everyday or almost everyday: Girls 64%, Boys 50%.
The percentage of grade 3 students that indicated they played video games everyday or almost everyday: Girls 18%, Boys 55%.
The percentage of students that said they asked for help if they do not understand "most of the time": Girls 51%, Boys 42%.
The percentage of students that said they check their work for mistakes "most of the time": Girls 54%, Boys 45%.
The percentage of students who reported having marks above 80%: Girls: 46.3%, Boys 31.9%.
The percentage of students who reported having marks below 60%: Girls: 2.5%, Boys, 8.4%.
These statistics suggest that your child is not likely not asking for help in class when they need it. Having your child work one-on-one with a tutor may help to ensure that problems with understanding material covered in school are addressed immediately.
Make sure your child gets the support they need to succeed. I have experience with helping students with learning disabilities and catering to each student's unique learning style. Click on the "Tutoring Services" link on the menu bar at the top of this page for more information and rates.
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