Why is it that more practice problems and high marks on homework don't automatically lead to higher test scores?
** Spoiler alert - math test success has little to do with drilling more practice problems or extending study sessions late into the night. Focusing solely on content review is a recipe for disaster for many teens who are managing anxiety, depression, or ADHD.
If you want your teen to get high scores on math tests the first time they take them, they MUST be able to
- Prioritize which concepts to study;
- Manage their time during tests;
- Make quick, strategic decisions about complex math problems; and
- Calm test jitters
You can help them achieve these goals. By using the strategies you will learn in this challenge, you can be a calm voice of encouragement and confidence for your teen.
Your insights about your teen's strengths, math struggles, and strategies they can use, make you the perfect partner. You can use your insights to support them actively or be a silent partner reflecting back to them their growth and effort. Either way, you can use these strategies to build your teen's math confidence, which boosts math scores.
In this FREE 5-DAY PARENT CHALLENGE, Dynell will share...
* How anxiety, depression, or ADHD make learning math more difficult and effective test prep strategies for neurodivergent learning profiles -- including how to prioritize what to study and when.
* Coping strategies to help your teen swap those panicky, "I can't do this" thoughts for cool, calm focus that boosts grades.
*5 game-changing learning strategies that work wonders for teens who have compromised attention, memory, or processing skills.
* Time mapping - a process we use to help teens sustain mental energy, finish tests completely, and leave time to check their work before submitting their tests.
This challenge is delivered via email.
You can participate at any time, from anywhere.
Plus, a Test-Taking Guide for Teens that includes:
- A self-assessment of the 10 most common reasons teens lose points in math and tips to avoid these mistakes.
- 6 reasons for 'drawing a blank' during tests and how to prevent it.
- A guide to using Time Maps for math tests, including samples for 1.5X accommodations.
- A math anxiety self-assessment.
And more!
Hi there. In case we haven't met...
I'm Dynell Garron, and I've spent the last decade as an educational therapist helping teens manage intense workloads in college prep and college courses.
But I'm not just a professional - I'm also a mom who's been in your shoes.
My own journey includes parenting a twice-exceptional (2e) student who's faced his fair share of school struggles due to various diagnoses.
So trust me, I get it - both as an expert and as a parent.
I specialize in working with teens who have anxiety, depression, or ADHD.
Why?
Because I've seen firsthand the amazing transformations these kids can make with the right support.
We're talking about teens' achieving honor roll status and exam scores jumping from the 60s into the high 80s in record time.
Math, in particular, can be a real stumbling block for teens who struggle with executive functions, working memory, or attention.
Why am I excited for you to participate in this challenge?
It's all about equipping you to help your teen so you both can get your time back. I'm here to show you a whole new way to approach learning math - one that actually works for our amazing, complex teens.
I hope to see you inside the challenge!
Join our FREE 5-day PARENT challenge to help your teen eliminate 80% of math retakes & get our test-taking guide for teens.
