Types of Smart
07/29/24 • 15 min
Ep. 109
Talking to me about her son, a parent recently told me this:
"He’s smart in terms of subject knowledge, but I think he could improve in working smarter and being smart about his study."
I see this situation a lot and thought it might be interesting - and hopefully helpful - to talk a bit about the word 'smart'. Being smart, feeling smart.
Because - what does ‘smart’ really mean?
Does it mean clever in a knowledge type way - knowing lots of facts? Like, ‘wow’ they’re so smart. As in so knowledgeable about a subject or topic.
Or does it mean smart in terms of being very practical?
Or smart with people and dealing with situations?
Or able to problem solve or be strategic - being able to see the most efficient or effective way to do something?
Or maybe there’s a better word for all of this than 'smart'?
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- Episode 63: The Game
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- Up-level your teen's skills and maximise outcomes in Next Level Coaching (only open to 10WGT graduates)
- 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.
Ep. 109
Talking to me about her son, a parent recently told me this:
"He’s smart in terms of subject knowledge, but I think he could improve in working smarter and being smart about his study."
I see this situation a lot and thought it might be interesting - and hopefully helpful - to talk a bit about the word 'smart'. Being smart, feeling smart.
Because - what does ‘smart’ really mean?
Does it mean clever in a knowledge type way - knowing lots of facts? Like, ‘wow’ they’re so smart. As in so knowledgeable about a subject or topic.
Or does it mean smart in terms of being very practical?
Or smart with people and dealing with situations?
Or able to problem solve or be strategic - being able to see the most efficient or effective way to do something?
Or maybe there’s a better word for all of this than 'smart'?
FEATURED ON THE SHOW:
- Episode 63: The Game
- Follow Rock Solid Study on Facebook
- Follow Rock Solid Study on Instagram
- Get your teen skilled and strategic in their study with the 10 Week Grade Transformation Program.
- Up-level your teen's skills and maximise outcomes in Next Level Coaching (only open to 10WGT graduates)
- 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.
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How to Survive Group Work
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Did ANYONE love group work at school?
Nope. Me neither.
I've still not mastered it and don't have any magic or secret solutions, but I'll attempt to share:
- the reasons it can feel like a nightmare,
- some ways to try to help your teen in their mindset,
- suggestions on the practicalities so your teen doesn’t end up doing the work for everyone AND gets the grade they personally deserve no matter the contribution or work of others.
FEATURED ON THE SHOW:
- Episode 78: When They 'Hate' or Struggle With a Subject
- Follow Rock Solid Study on Facebook
- Follow Rock Solid Study on Instagram
- Get your teen behind the scenes of assessment with me in the 10 Week Grade Transformation Program
- 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.
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Universal Skills
Ep. 110
We dive into how and why the skills, techniques and strategies that I talk about here every week, and train students in, are universal when it comes to your teen’s subjects, tasks and year groups.
This means they can use a strategy in different ways for multiple tasks, and therefore get multiple benefits, multiple opportunities to practise and hone it, and multiple benefits and rewards!
FEATURED ON THE SHOW:
- Get your teen skilled and strategic in their study with the 10 Week Grade Transformation Program.
- Up-level your teen's skills and maximise outcomes in Next Level Coaching (only open to 10WGT graduates)
- Follow Rock Solid Study on Facebook
- Follow Rock Solid Study on Instagram
- 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.
Parents of Hardworking Teens - Types of Smart
Transcript
You’re listening to The Parents of Hardworking Teens Podcast, episode 109 - stemming from a recent quote from a parent who said:
he’s smart in terms of subject knowledge, but I think he could improve in working smarter and being smart about his study.
I see this situation a lot so if this also feels true for you and your teen, then stay tuned because I have a couple of suggestions of ways your teen can get a little bit smarter about how they study.
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