Tips on how and when to talk to your child (whatever their age) about exam expectations.

1. HOW TO TALK
ABOUT EXAM
EXPECTATIONS
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2. IT ALWAYS SEEMS
IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL
IT'S DONE.
/ NELSON MANDELA /
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3. This is an important conversation to have, whatever your child's
age, so get over any initial embarrassment and start talking.
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OVERCOME ANY EMBARRASSMENT

4. DON'T MAKE
ASSUMPTIONS
Even if everything seems to be
going to plan and everyone is
happy, have a conversation.
At the very least, this reassures
your child that you're not taking
things for granted and you're
there for them if they need help.
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SET CLEAR
EXPECTATIONS
Nature abhors a vacuum.
So too, will your child's mind rush to fill
in the blanks if you're not clear about
what you mean by doing "well."
Be honest with them.

6. IN KINDERGARTEN-5TH
GRADE, STUDENTS WITH
ACTIVE PARENTS ARE
ALMOST TWICE AS
LIKELY TO SUCCEED.
/ SOURCE: 'THE EFFECT OF PARENTAL
INVOLVEMENT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT' /
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BE REALISTIC
You know your own child
better than anyone.
Try not to set the bar too
high - or underestimate
their abilities.

8. DON'T COMPARE
Avoid comparing their results (i.e.
them) with siblings, friends or the
national average.
Everyone is good at different
things.
If they're struggling, being
reminded how great someone
else has done is not helpful.
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9. KEEP TALKING
Your child’s aspirations for themselves may
change as they grow and find that they
enjoy different subjects and activities.
Have regular chats to make sure all
expectations are aligned.
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HOW TO TALK ABOUT
EXAM EXPECTATIONS
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