Common homeschool science mistakes

As homeschooling parents, we often make silly but common mistakes when teaching science to our children. Whether it is covering the right topics or meeting deadlines or taking tests, it is important that we ultimately prepare our children to do well in college and later in their lives. Here are a few common mistakes parents make with homeschooling science.

#1 – Starting formal science lessons at a later age.

It is important to begin teaching science before the child reaches sixth grade. Children require development that generally happens in the early ages to grasp basic concepts and prepare for high school.

#2 - Oversimplifying science.

It is Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, and not "Physical Science", or “General Science", even when your child is really young. When you generalize you take away from the intimidation that may come with the name "Physics" during high school.

#3 - Not testing enough.

It is very important for the child to not just grasp concepts but also be tested from time to time to gage how much they have understood. Testing is necessary as it prepares the child for higher education such as college where tests are common. However, it is important for the tests to be age appropriate.

#4 - Not timing the test.

A lot of parents make the mistake of not timing the tests they give to their children. This will only turn out to be disastrous for the child. Timed science tests will give the child the understanding and confidence, reducing anxiety connected to timed tests, and helps train them for doing well on tests that are standardized.

#5 - Teaching science throughout the year.

A lot of parents prefer teaching all through the year with no summer breaks, but this can get counter-productive. It is important to teach children to work hard for specific periods and then also take breaks from classes for a few months.

#6 - Students are not trained to meet deadlines.

A lot of homeschoolers make the mistake of not setting deadlines for reports and work to be submitted. Starting in the middle school, you must give your children deadlines that have to be met for tests, assignments, papers, and more. Apart from being good for the child in the future, it also teaches discipline.

Science is an important subject and should be taught from an early age. Also, if you want your child to do well in the subject you must make sure you are offering them the right platform.

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