At First Principles Education, we take pride in helping students overcome their challenges and unlock their full potential.
Aaren is a Primary 5 student who overcame major challenges with attention and confidence.
His transformation through our tailored study skills program not only improved his academic performance but also set him on a path to lasting success. Let’s delve into his journey and see how our mentoring made a significant difference.
Before the Program: Aaren’s Struggles with Confidence and Focus as a Primary 5 Student
Aaren, a Primary 5 student, struggled with focus and independence in his studies, largely due to the distractions of gaming devices.
Even though he regularly attended instruction sessions, his parents frequently found that his schoolwork had been ignored or left undone when they arrived home.
Aaren’s reliance on external help was a constant source of frustration at home, where his parents observed a worrying trend: he avoided challenging tasks and only tackled the easiest assignments, resulting in little progress in critical areas.
Beyond his academic performance, his parents were increasingly concerned about the mindset and values he was developing.
They came to the realisation that teaching him how to take charge of his education and develop greater independence was more important than raising his grades.
Aaren’s low confidence further compounded his difficulties, leading to frequent mind blanks and careless mistakes during exams.
During the Program: How We Empowered Aaren with Essential Study Skills to Build Confidence, Independence, and Focus
The primary focus of our program for Aaren was to cultivate his independence and build his confidence.
We started by instilling a growth mindset in him, telling him that he could control his academic achievement via constant work and the use of successful tactics.
Our approach included regular follow-ups and personalised guidance, which helped establish a strong rapport with Aaren, encouraging him to take ownership of his learning journey.
Instead of just focusing on finishing activities, we taught Aaren how to prioritise them according to their value, which allowed him to focus on the things that would have the biggest impact on his learning.
This change in approach led him to tackle challenging maths problems and difficult spelling words first, rather than opting for the easier tasks.
To improve his focus, we introduced time management techniques such as time blocking and the Pomodoro Technique.
This structured approach helped him stay organised, make the most of his study sessions, and maintain concentration.
A key breakthrough was when Aaren mastered the “No Prompt Hack,” a technique that allowed him to mentally remember spelling words without external help.
Weekly check-ins helped Aaren gradually form the habits required for self-directed learning, which in turn helped him succeed academically.
Results: Aaren Transformed into a Confident, Independent Learner with Improved Focus and Academic Success After Our 3-Month Study Skills Program
The results of Aaren’s commitment to the program were truly impressive. Over the course of the program, Aaren’s confidence in his abilities grew significantly.
Exam stress and mental blanks were much reduced as a result of his increased ability to focus and manage his time well.
Aaren’s father emphasised the value of balancing financial commitment with long-term benefits.
He was pleased with their investment in the program, as it helped Aaren develop independence and self-motivation beyond Primary School.
Notably, Aaren showed improvement in science and maths and became less reliant on tuition.
The father valued the program’s constant support and open lines of communication, which helped Aaren stay on course.
He also valued the program’s focus on fostering self-drive and character development, helping Aaren become more self-reliant and independent.
Aaren also explained how the course significantly improved his study habits. He mentioned that the program made it easier for him to manage his time effectively.
Currently, he makes use of a daily checklist to maintain organization and focus in place of playing video games for extended periods of time.
This change helped Aaren perform better academically and freed the family from the frustrations that had previously accompanied his studies, allowing them to spend more time together.
Watch Aaren and his father’s video testimonial on our YouTube channel for more details.
If you also wish for your child to gain confidence and independence in their studies, contact us today to discover how our program can help them thrive!
