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Consumer Education Research Center is a
national non profit uiyanuation devoted to
furnishing information to consumers that will
help them cope with life in America
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Helping Your Children
Do Better In School
How can parents help their children become more successful students7
A new booklet written n the wake of reports ot declining achievement test scores and lowered minimum
basic skills standards m the nation s schools details what parental concern, attention and supervision
can do to help children study learn and establish habits that will lead to a lifetime ot sucess
fille d How to h e lp ruuz Ch/Wren Achieve in School ana published by the non-profit Consumer
Education Research ■ enter the booklet is addressed to parents ot elementary throuqh mnior hioh
school students
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it s based on the p ie m ise that successful students are
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pay attention
understand ideas
remember tacts an.) concepts
work without stress
I he bookie, gives parents explicit strategies to help their children learn these skills attitudes and
behaviours that chametenze successful learners t, explains in detail
• how positive set, ta.k and images and questions related to the task at hand can increase attention
• how motivating children means helping them change the way they thmk about themselves
• the five strategies fui learning and remembering
• an effective oryanuea study and note taking system
• how to help students redirect their attention way from tear of failure and toward productive ways to do
well on tests
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I fie information hi Mo»» fo Help Youi Children Achieve in School can go a long way in assisting parents
m making school and learning a rewarding experience for their children and a firm basis for their further
education and ultimate career
The booklet is available tor $4 (including postage) Irom CERC-Education Taak Force 439 Clark Street
South Orange. N J 0 /0 7 9
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