Even with classes in person, regaining that motivation can be a challenge.
Supporting advanced students is a particular struggle, according toOak Crest Academy.
Luckily, there are ways to keep your gifted learner engaged at school and at home.
However, mastery of any skill requires practice and dedication.
However, it’s impossible for your student to be an expert at everything.
If your student has picked out a specific interest, give them the time and space to develop it.
Remind them that those leaders needed critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Developing an expertise at one skill requires your student to spend less time doing other things.
However, some advanced students find themselves isolated from their peers.
“For students, learning in a silo can be difficult and discouraging,” Smith said.
“Find teachers or older students who share the same passions as your child.”
“There’s a misconception that learning can either be rigorous or fun.
Happier students who feel connected with like-minded peers can be instrumental in your advanced student’s education.
“Is there a math club at school (and if not, could you start one)?
Are there groups or leagues outside of school?AoPS Academyin-person campuses cultivate local communities of student problem solvers.
And theMath Circle Networkincludes 300 local math communities.”
“Let’s take math, for example,” Smith said.
“Advanced math is a great way to introduce new, complex, and unconventional challenges to students.
By trying multiple approaches to the same problem, students develop creative thinking skills.
By spending a lot of time on a single problem, students build up perseverance.
By writing out their solutions and thinking through real-life scenarios, students hone their communication skills.”
TheRaising Problem Solvers GuidebookandRaising Problem Solvers Podcasthave resources for asking tough questions that will keep your kid engaged.
