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While attending math class, studying for quizzes and exams is integral to scoring highly and retaining the material as your child moves through their school years. However, there are certain study habits that might have adverse effects on academic performance. Fortunately, knowing how to separate fact from fiction can help your kids become better at studying and potentially improve their grades. Here are some common study myths dispelled by math tutors. 

4 Myths About Study Habits 

1. Taking Notes Isn't Important

Some students opt out of taking notes in math class, often because they trust themselves to remember the information. However, even if your child never revisits their notes, the act of writing down problems and formulas can help their brain retain the information. A math tutor can also review their notes to get a better sense of what they've been learning in class, which may give the tutor a better ability to fine-tune their study program.

2. The Amount of Time Spent Studying Determines Success 

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Some students are under the impression that studying for longer amounts of time increases the likelihood of scoring highly on math exams. However, the way your child studies is more important than the amount of time they devote to it. 

Math tutors recommend reviewing visual representations of mathematical concepts, reading notes aloud, practicing problems daily and recopying notes as effective study strategies that can provide more successful outcomes than simply reviewing the material for longer periods. 

3. Waiting Until the Last Minute Creates Helpful Pressure

Some students who work well under pressure decide to wait until the night before an exam, or even the day of the test, to begin studying. Known as "cramming," reviewing notes without allowing enough time to process them can increase your child's chances of forgetting the information by the time they take the exam. 

Rather than waiting until the last minute, your child can set up a weekly schedule with Mathnasium of South Windsor that can help them better understand and retain mathematical concepts.

4. Distractions Don't Affect Attention Span 

Students occasionally claim that having music or the TV on in the background improves their focus while studying. However, these additional stimuli can distract your child from the task at hand and divide their attention, preventing them from fully absorbing the information. 

If your child needs a break while studying, encourage them to complete a single task first, then stop to listen to music or watch TV for 10 or 15 minutes before starting again. This can help your child's productivity while studying and make them more likely to retain math problems, formulas, and concepts. 

 

Help your child improve their performance in math class by contacting Mathnasium of South Windsor. These instructors provide math tutoring for grades K -12 to clients throughout South Windsor, Ellington, Manchester, Broad Brook, East Hartford and Windsor CT. Call (860) 432-7794 to book an appointment with a math tutor, and visit the website to learn more about how they can help your kids excel. 

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