Getting kids to slow down

[PrincessFiona]

Zoe won the lightning award last year at school for fast and accurate work. She is speedy Gonzalez. This year, it’s not working for her. She rushes quickly and is not retaining information. She has a D in English and a C in German. I’ve tried removing technology during study time, but all study aids are on her school iPad. I’ve tried setting a timer but she just can’t slow down. How can I help her? She is very sensitive to perceived criticism.

Kris


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[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Could you convince her to try an experiment? Round 1, she does it her way (and you check the 10 problems or whatever). Round 2, you ask her to double check each problem (or whatever applies to the assignment) and make any corrections. You can demonstrate to her that checking doesn't take that long but it really improves the quality of your work.

Would a teacher speaking to her be better rather than you? Or a guidance counselor?

It's kinda crappy to reward kids for speed because it encourages this exact problem.

[PrincessFiona]

This is a good idea. I’ll adapt it for learning vocabulary. Every time I study with her she asks me how long it will take in minutes. I tell her until she knows the information. She tells me I’m making her feel bad about herself.


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[Amy]

Could you convince her to try an experiment? Round 1, she does it her way (and you check the 10 problems or whatever). Round 2, you ask her to double check each problem (or whatever applies to the assignment) and make any corrections. You can demonstrate to her that checking doesn't take that long but it really improves the quality of your work.

Would a teacher speaking to her be better rather than you? Or a guidance counselor?

It's kinda crappy to reward kids for speed because it encourages this exact problem.

I agree a teacher might keep you out of it. I agree rewarding a kid for speed seems like an idea that could backfire.....