The end of the summer holidays is approaching and for many Spanish families this can only mean one thing: back to school. This year, the start of the course threatens to be one of the most expensivewith an average expense of 505 euros per child, as warned by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU).
However, the start of classes not only represents a challenge for parents’ pockets, it also marks the beginning of a new stage in academic life of the young people. Especially for those starting more advanced secondary school courses, such as 3rd and 4th ESOwhere they will have to start deciding what they are going to do in the increasingly near future.
In these years, students must begin to decide which elective subjects to take. A decision that, although it may seem simple compared to the decision of which high school to choose, marks the beginning of a more autonomous stage focused on lay the foundations for your academic future.
The teacher warns of the difficulty of third-year secondary school subjects
Therefore, the secondary school teacher Joaquin Laraalso known on social networks as Profe Quino from @aprendeconquinowanted to advise those who are going to start this 3rd year of ESO. Well, as he warns, “the arrival of new subjects, the pressure for grades and the need to adapt to a new environment can make the road feel harder“.
The teacher’s first recommendation focuses on the organization of time, since the increase in difficulty of the subjects can make Students who do not keep up to date with the syllabus may experience stress or overwhelm when exam dates approach. “In third grade it is no longer enough to write down the next day’s homework, so At the beginning of the week, be aware of the assignments and exams you have“he explains.
One of the most effective ways to organize pending tasks is to use an agenda and create a daily work and study routine. “Dedicate a fixed amount of time each day to review and do homework, and don’t leave everything until the night before“, he advises. Well, in this way, not only will stress be reduced, but it will also allow you to dedicate more time for social life and entertainment on rest days.
In this course, students will need more support from parents
The second piece of advice is closely related to this last question, since, “third, Subjects such as language and mathematics rise in levelso if you see that something is starting to cost you, don’t wait for the evaluation and start as soon as possible.” Therefore, if you maintain a daily routine with which to keep up to date with the entire course syllabusany doubts you may have about this will appear with enough time to be able to consult them with the teacher.
However, it is just as important to be responsible with academic obligations as it is to know how to manage the pressure generated by grades. As Joaquín Lara remembers well, “Grades are important, but they should not be the only measure of your worth or success“. Therefore, it is important to set aside strict goals and learn to ask for help when neededsince this will not detract from the effort or the grades obtained.
“Ask your teachers when you don’t understand something, seek help if you feel lost and Remember that a bad result is an opportunity to improve, not a failure“, he points out. To help students in this aspect, it is important that parents also provide them with help and, if necessary, provide them with a teacher or support classes so that they can achieve their academic goals.
Young people must begin to decide what their academic and professional future will be.
Something very related to the third tip, and it is understood that in third, the students have had several courses to discover which subjects interest them most and which ones best suit your future plans, whether if you decide to take Baccalaureate and a university degree or in the case of choosing the path of Vocational Training.
“Thirdly, You are going to choose electives that are already beginning to reveal to you what your future may beso consult with your tutor or counselor,” recommends Joaquín Lara. Well, it is worth remembering that, in fourth grade, they will also have to choose subjects that will determine what type of high school they should choose. In this step Parental guidance is also of great importance..
Although all these tips are essential to lead an applied student life with good results, they also It is important to dedicate time to rest and social life. In this course, students are already in their teens, a vital moment in discovering and making new friends. Therefore, the teacher encourages everyone to “participate in group activities or just chat“.