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A drop in grades can happen anytime from elementary school to college. If you\u2019re a parent concerned for your child\u2019s drop in grades, we\u2019ll explore how you should approach the issue. For those of you who are students entering college, the second half of this article will tackle the shift in grades that most experience entering post-secondary. With hard work, dedication, and a good method to improving grades, it\u2019s possible to rectify a drop in grades.<\/p>\n
As parents, you love your children and want them to succeed in everything they undertake. When it comes to school that generally translates to expecting them to <\/span>bring home good grades<\/span><\/a> \u2014 or grades in line with their natural abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n When your child has been working up to the level of his or her ability and, all of a sudden, grades drop, it\u2019s not surprising that you will worry. However, before you react strongly and try to try to rectify the situation, it\u2019s important to take a deep breath and evaluate what is going wrong. <\/span><\/p>\n First of all, don\u2019t panic. This may be just a blip on the screen, but it\u2019s best to investigate it. Bear in mind that as children grow, they have ups and downs. Usually, a decline is grading is gradual, according to <\/span>empoweringparents.com<\/span><\/a>, so if there is a sudden major plunge from good grades to bad ones, it is even more crucial to investigate.<\/span><\/p>\n Certainly, you need to determine the cause of <\/span>your child\u2019s lower grades<\/span><\/a>. There are any number of reasons for a dip in performance, and your response will depend on identifying the real root of the problem. <\/span><\/p>\n A talk with your child\u2019s teacher is a useful step toward sorting out the issues that are involved. If the teacher is a good one, he or she should have some sense of what is going wrong, either with a child\u2019s understanding of the subject matter or with his or her behaviour.<\/span><\/p>\n Talk with your child, too. Perhaps he or she doesn\u2019t see that not completing homework or other bad habits have become a pattern, not an occasional mistake. This year\u2019s teacher may have higher expectations than last year\u2019s, which may account for the change. In addition, the curriculum may be more challenging than in the past. <\/span><\/p>\n Get a sense of your child\u2019s view of the change in marks. Try not to be accusatory. By using \u201cwhat\u201d questions, rather than \u201cwhy\u201d questions, you\u2019ll get more facts, and your child won\u2019t be tempted to avoid blame by making excuses. <\/span><\/p>\n Ask your youngster if he or she has any solutions to the problem to suggest. Remember, however, that your child can\u2019t necessarily dig him- or herself out of a hole without assistance. <\/span><\/p>\n While you\u2019re exploring causes, it\u2019s also time to take an honest look at yourself. Are your expectations in line with your child\u2019s abilities? Are you placing undue pressure on your child to excel? What\u2019s really important is that your child is learning; if he or she is <\/span>falling behind in math<\/span><\/a> for example, assure your child that you\u2019re there to help. You want your child to retain a love of learning that will benefit him or her in school and throughout his or her life.<\/span><\/p>\n If your child\u2019s grades have dropped suddenly and precipitously, you may want to talk with a professional and have your child assessed. A trained therapist can shed some light on problems such as depression, anxiety or substance abuse. If your child needs ongoing professional help, don\u2019t hesitate.<\/span><\/p>\n In order to get your child back on track, you will need to get involved in helping him or her manage homework. Children aren\u2019t born with good study habits \u2013 they are learned. You can help your youngster develop the proper approach, which will pay off throughout his or her academic career since it can help raise GPA. <\/span><\/p>\n Structure is important when it comes to studying. Good students have a specific space for doing their homework, someplace where they can avoid distractions. They also choose a time of day when they are at their most alert. A focus on studying also means no turning off cellphones and, if necessary, wearing noise-cancelling headphones. Remind your child that you will be monitoring his or her work during homework time.<\/span><\/p>\n As a parent, you can also help your child create a plan of attack for the day\u2019s homework so he or she knows how to approach a complex subject or multiple assignments. Generally, tackling the most difficult homework first \u2014 while a child is fresh \u2014 yields success. <\/span><\/p>\n You can also encourage him or her to seek help from the teacher or from peers in understanding difficult concepts. There are some excellent <\/span>online learning options<\/span><\/a> available that can really support your child\u2019s learning.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are looking at rewards for good grades or punishment for not coming up to scratch, bear in mind that rewards or their absence doesn\u2019t change behaviour. What does prompt a change in behaviour? Three answers come to mind:<\/span><\/p>\n Most important, take heart. Youngsters are resilient and this, too, shall pass.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re a college student, this portion of this article will likely hit close to home. You\u2019re graduating from high school and the future looks rosy. You\u2019ve been accepted at the university of your choice, a prestigious one, and you\u2019re planning on attending medical school after you earn your bachelor\u2019s degree. As a <\/span>straight-A student<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019re confident about your career path \u2013 what could possibly go wrong?<\/span><\/p>\n Actually, one likely scenario features a drop in your grades. As surprising as that may sound, especially if you\u2019re prepared to put in your usual effort, most students see their grades fall once they enter university. A research study by Felice Martinello, a professor at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, and colleague Ross Finnie, cited in Maclean\u2019s magazine, found that students see their grades fall by an average of 10 points as they university careers get underway. <\/span><\/p>\n Using data from Statistics Canada, the researchers found that almost 50 per cent of students saw their marks drop by a full letter grade and 23 per cent experienced a drop of two letter grades or more. Approximately 25 per cent of students maintained their high school marks, while only 2.5 per cent performed better than they did in high school. <\/span><\/p>\n Even more surprising, the researchers found that those who were the biggest achievers in high school saw their grades drop most sharply. Students with high school averages of 90 or better experienced a drop in grades of 11.9 points, while those whose averages were in the 60-79 point range saw their grades fall by only 4.4 points.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019d think that maybe, oh, it\u2019s the weaker students, that once they go to university, they\u2019re really going to get killed, but it turns out that\u2019s it\u2019s the 90 plus group,\u201d Martinello told Maclean\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\nTry not to be accusatory. By using \u201cwhat\u201d questions, rather than \u201cwhy\u201d questions, you\u2019ll get more facts, and your child won\u2019t be tempted to avoid blame by making excuses.<\/span><\/h4>\n
Unearthing the Reasons For Grade Drops<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Communicate With Your Child\u2019s Teacher About Grade Drops<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nTurning Your Grades Around<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nA Plan of Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n
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How to Get Good Grades in College and How to Deal With a Drop in Grades<\/span><\/h2>\n
Is a D a Passing Grade in College?<\/span><\/h3>\n
\u201cYou\u2019d think that maybe, oh, it\u2019s the weaker students, that once they go to university, they\u2019re really going to get killed, but it turns out that\u2019s it\u2019s the 90 plus group,\u201d Martinello told Maclean\u2019s.<\/span><\/h4>\n
Bad Grades in College \u2013 the Big Surprise<\/span><\/h3>\n
College Grade Point Average and Expectations<\/span><\/h3>\n