The school holidays will soon end, and it will be time to shift our focus to preparing for the school year ahead. Whether you did well this year, there’s always room for improvement and growth. Viewing this as a chance to receive helpful feedback on your academic performance and see how far you’ve come is essential.

To help you prepare for the upcoming school year, we have gathered our top three tips to assist you in assessing your work, understanding your progress, and setting achievable goals. By following these tips, you will be better prepared to make the most of the upcoming school year.

1. Assess Your Scores

Understandably, receiving a low pass grade can be discouraging, but it is essential to view it constructively. Instead of assuming it means you are struggling, consider how you fared compared to your classmates. While grades should not be used for individual comparisons, they can provide valuable insight into your progress. If everyone else in the class gets a higher grade, it may be worth seeking additional support. Conversely, if the rest of the class only passes, a middle grade can be a positive achievement and a sign of progress.

Get feedback

Regarding your academic performance, being proactive and seeking regular feedback is vital. One way to do this is by scheduling consultation sessions with your subject teachers. During these sessions, be open and honest about your strengths and weaknesses. Your teachers can provide constructive feedback on improving and share their insights on what to expect in future classes.

If you attend a tuition class, feel free to ask your tutor for an assessment of your performance. Tutors can offer valuable tips and strategies to help you succeed. Remember, seeking feedback and advice shows strength and a desire to grow. By being proactive and improving, you can achieve your academic goals and set yourself up for success.

2. Formulate a game plan

When reflecting on your academic performance, look closely at the areas or subjects where you excelled or struggled. It’s essential to be honest with yourself and consider how you can improve based on teacher feedback. Involving your parents in this process can also be helpful, as it will help them understand that you are taking ownership and responsibility for your academic work. Doing so, you can better understand what you need to do to continue growing and improving.

Let’s take a moment to reflect on your recent academic performance. Here are some questions that can help constructively guide your reflection:

• • How satisfied are you with your grades?
  • Is there anything you could have done differently to achieve better results?
  • Did you allocate enough time for revision?
    [Remember – while most people start preparing just a few days before, high-performers will consistently revise and review their material.]
  • What strategies did you use this time that contributed to excellent or improved grades?
  • Looking ahead, what changes can you make in your study habits or approach to learning to boost your scores even further?

Creating the action plan

Take a moment to reflect on your progress and the valuable feedback you’ve received from your teachers. If you need additional guidance, don’t hesitate to seek help from your parents. Together, you can create an action plan to set you up for success during the holidays and the upcoming academic year. Your plan can be as straightforward as a schedule or as detailed as a Gantt chart. Focus on enhancing your foundational problem-solving and writing skills or revising specific topics that need improvement. Remember, this is your chance to progress and achieve your academic goals!

Get a headstart

Investing time in working on your weaknesses can be highly beneficial as it allows you to understand the subject matter better. In addition, it prepares you for the challenges of the upcoming academic syllabus, making it easier for you to succeed. Getting a head start on the following year’s curriculum can also give you an edge over your peers, allowing you to excel in your studies and achieve your academic goals.

3. Enjoy the well-deserved break

Ultimately, as you progress through your academic journey, each year brings you closer to your goals. During the remainder of the year-end school holiday break, December holiday break, allow yourself time to recharge your batteries but don’t let your passion for learning fade. Use part of the remaining time to revise what you’ve learned so far or get ahead with your studies so that you can confidently start the new year and be ready to tackle new challenges.

Remember, you have what it takes to achieve greatness!

Our programs at Elucidation Learning are built around this principle — students are sorted by ability into small classes. We also have individualized consultation sessions available. Depending on your preference, these options will help build an environment that best suits your child’s needs.

For a free assessment of your child’s work, make an appointment with Elucidation Learning. You can drop in at one of our centre locations and speak to us. Alternatively, call us at +65.6464-0323 or Whatsapp us at +65.9738-8529. We can help your child work on their weaknesses this holiday and give them a head-start for the new academic year!