As others have suggested, I would teach her techniques to study for a test. It could be just a reminder on a calendar or something far more detailed like having her learn to outline, mind map, or just note taking skills, or whatever else seems to work for her.
I did not read the other responses. I do not think you are being too hard. I tell my kids in advance when there is a test. It is their responsibilty to study. If they have questions or need tips they are free to ask BEFORE the test. My dd is in 6th grade and while in 5th grade, she studied just fine for tests and I did not have to remind her. My son is in 4th grade...and he needs a bit of reminded to study..but not much. You are doing great. She needs to take ownership of her education.
well, she took her test and passed, not the grade she would have made if she would have studied right. I meaning really studied. I would catch her reading other books and not studing her science. My hubby told her that she can and will study on her own and that if in ps she would have to do it by herself! Well with this next unit, mostly since she is not studing( not that she doesn't know how just that she does not want to do it) every friday she will have a quiz, which i will write for the weeks lessons. maybe she will know that each day she needs to apply herself and study and not just try to hurry along with her work and not learning. :wink:
I don't think you're being too hard on her at all. She needs to be responsible for asking questions about the test, constructing effective time management, and discipline. This will be a great time to go over these structures.
