I've got a test in Algebra planned for the twins for tomorrow. In light of that, the kids lesson for today is to study. I gave them the requirements of what they need to review, and assigned review exercises for them to complete. Basically, I'm teaching them how to study for a math test.
Some of you out there might think this odd, but I clearly remember when I went away to college in 19(something) at the ripe old age of 18, I had no idea how to REALLY study for a test. All my classes in high school were easy enough that I could maintain a a B average with little, or no studying. Spanish was the most difficult class I had, and even that wasn't very hard.
So, I'm making sure that my kids don't have that problem. Of course showing them how to study will not guarantee that they will actually study, but I don't want them to have any excuses other than their own actions when the time comes for them to start college.
Ok, I need to go find my whip so I can crack it at the kids...