Balance. When evaluating a student’s schoolwork, it can be a challenge to find the right balance between being helpful and nitpicking. Here are a few things to consider:

Relationship

Does your evaluation style seem to build or tear down the trust relationship between you and your child?

• A negative, impatient, or critical tone can make even the most minor critique seem overwhelming to a sensitive child.
• Be sensitive to each student’s abilities and don’t overwhelm a struggling student with too much negative feedback at once. Focus on the most important thing for the moment. There will be other days to fix other things. Read more….