Ever wish you knew how to help your hardworking teen get the results they really want and that match their effort and true potential? --- That’s exactly what yo...
Ep. 125Get the Free Parent Guide: 3 Huge Mistakes (Even Smart!) Students Make in Exams and Assignments - and how to fix them immediately so your teen confidently achieves their best ever grades.___If your teen is constantly doing their best, and sometimes you’re concerned about them burning out OR if your teen is NOT putting in their best and you’re concerned about that - then this episode is for you.I believe your teen is taking a 'risk' when they put their best effort (and a ton of time) into a task. In this episode, you'll learn:The 3 things they're riskingWhat happens when that risk pays off AND what happens when it doesn’tand How to reduce the level of effort-risk, so that they’re INVESTING their time and effort, rather than gambling with it. FEATURED ON THE SHOW:Ep. 9: 'Just Do Your Best' - And other things they don't want to hearFollow Rock Solid Study on FacebookFollow Rock Solid Study on InstagramGet your teen trained by Katie to excel in exams and assessment, using the most effective study strategies in the 10 Week Grade Transformation ProgramHave Katie speak at your school: Parent-Student 'Exam Mastery' Information Evenings for Schools
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Study Activity is Not The Same As Active Study
Ep. 124Click to get the Free Parent Guide: 3 Huge Mistakes (Even Smart!) Students Make in Exams and Assignments - and how to fix them immediately so your teen confidently achieves their best ever grades.___So many students THINK they're studying hard, when actually they're just staying busy and FEELING productive.This is a recipe for disappointment when the results just don't seem to match their hopes or expectations,and potentially - if that disappointment means they then believe they need to study even harder - burn out, disillusion, or defeat.In this episode you will learn:The oxymoron that will save your teen from wasted time and effort.How to turn energy-sapping 'activity' into effective active learning.The productivity illusion that creates a false sense of security.When it might be better to take a break - and how this can actually contribute positively to your teen's life balance AND results.FEATURED ON THE SHOW:Article: The Myth of Passive Learning, by Blake HarvardEp. 52: Active Vs. Passive RevisionFollow Rock Solid Study on FacebookFollow Rock Solid Study on InstagramGet your teen trained by Katie to excel in exams and assessment, using the most effective study strategies in the 10 Week Grade Transformation ProgramUp-level their skills and maximise outcomes in Next Level Coaching (only open to 10WGT graduates)Have Katie speak at your school: Parent-Student 'Exam Mastery' Information Evenings for Schools
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Don't Hire a Tutor Without Knowing This
Ep. 123Get the Free Parent Guide: 3 Huge Mistakes (Even Smart!) Students Make in Exams and Assignments - and how to fix them immediately so your teen confidently achieves their best ever grades.___If you’ve been considering hiring a tutor for your teen, or they already have one, but things aren’t changing as much or as quickly as you’d hoped, OR you’ve decided not to get one, but want to know what else you could do to support your teen instead, then listen in to this episode to make sure you consider the 3 things that will help you determine:how effective a tutor will be for your teen, how to select a tutor that’s going to produce the best outcomes for your teen personally and how to know when it’s best to save your money and skip the tutor altogether.FEATURED ON THE SHOW:Ep. 30: If it's Not Difficult, it's Not Doing Anything! Follow Rock Solid Study on FacebookFollow Rock Solid Study on InstagramGet your teen trained by Katie to excel in exams and assessment, using the most effective study strategies in the 10 Week Grade Transformation ProgramUp-level their skills and maximise outcomes in Next Level Coaching (only open to 10WGT graduates)Have Katie speak at your school: Parent-Student 'Exam Mastery' Information Evenings for Schools
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Keys to Nailing a New Year Group
Ep. 122.Get the Free Parent Guide: 3 Huge Mistakes (Even Smart!) Students Make in Exams and Assignments - and how to fix them immediately so your teen confidently achieves their best ever grades.___How to help your teen nail their new year group - and have them:feel confident and in control, know exactly what’s expected, and achieve the results that match their effort.- Without the guesswork or just hoping that they figure it all out along the way!FEATURED ON THE SHOW:'Nail Your New Year Group' Webinar replay (available til 3rd Feb, 2025): www.gradetransformation.com/newFollow Rock Solid Study on FacebookFollow Rock Solid Study on InstagramGet your teen trained by Katie to excel in exams and assessment, using the most effective study strategies in the 10 Week Grade Transformation ProgramUp-level their skills and maximise outcomes in Next Level Coaching (only open to 10WGT graduates)Have Katie speak at your school: Parent-Student 'Exam Mastery' Information Evenings for Schools
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3 Subtle But Significant Demands of a New Year Group
Ep. 121___Get the Free Parent Guide: 3 Huge Mistakes (Even Smart!) Students Make in Exams and Assignments - and how to fix them immediately so your teen confidently achieves their best ever grades.___Yes, the subject content will be at a higher level.Yes, they'll probably get a bit more homework.But these aren't the things I see holding students back as they progress through the year groups. > Listen in to discover what REALLY up-levels with each new year group in high school - in particular three unseen, hidden challenges that I see catch out so many students. (Don’t let it happen to you and your teen!)FEATURED ON THE SHOW:Episode 1: The Study Success FormulaEpisode 6: If Your Teen's Grades Dropped For No ReasonFollow Rock Solid Study on FacebookFollow Rock Solid Study on InstagramGet your teen trained by Katie to excel in exams and assessment, using the most effective study strategies in the 10 Week Grade Transformation ProgramUp-level their skills and maximise outcomes in Next Level Coaching (only open to 10WGT graduates)Have Katie speak at your school: Parent-Student 'Exam Mastery' Information Evenings for Schools
Ever wish you knew how to help your hardworking teen get the results they really want and that match their effort and true potential? --- That’s exactly what you get with Katie Jones, award-winning high school teacher and international study coach, on the Parents of Hardworking Teens podcast. --- Katie’s specialty is making education and assessment clear and simple for both students and their parents, in a way that gets your teen top results, with less stress. --- Whether your teen is struggling to get the results they’re striving for, or is getting great grades but doing it with way too much struggle and strain, Katie will give you the insider info, proven tips and strategies to ensure your teen achieves their best possible success - and have you BOTH enjoy the journey along the way.