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Why Bright Kids Get Poor Grades: And What You Can Do About It Paperback – August 20, 1996

by Sylvia Rimm (Author)

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Millions of gifted children with average, above-average, or even gifted abilities--including those from homes where education is valued--simply do not perform up to their capabilities. This is what Dr. Sylvia Rimm terms underachievement syndrome.

Now Dr. Rimm offers desperately needed help for parents of underachieving children. Drawing on both clinical research and years of experience counseling families, she has developed a "Trifocal Model" to help parents and teachers work together to get students back on track. It is effective for both average and gifted students, from preschool through college. Dr. Rimm spells out a practical, six-step program that really works. If you are the parent or teacher of an underachiever, don't give up--get this book.

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448 pages
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English
Publisher

Three Rivers Press
Publication date

August 20, 1996
Dimensions

6.25 x 1.25 x 9 inches
ISBN-10

0517886871
ISBN-13

978-0517886878
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"The book is great! Parents will have it tattered and torn from 'rereadings.' You included how both parents and teachers might feel about themselves, the kids, and each other. A useful, practical 'how to' book!"-- Carol O'Brien Parent

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gifted children with average, above-average, or even gifted abilities--including those from homes where education is valued--simply do not perform up to their capabilities. This is what Dr. Sylvia Rimm terms underachievement syndrome.

Now Dr. Rimm offers desperately needed help for parents of underachieving children. Drawing on both clinical research and years of experience counseling families, she has developed a "Trifocal Model" to help parents and teachers work together to get students back on track. It is effective for both average and gifted students, from preschool through college. Dr. Rimm spells out a practical, six-step program that really works. If you are the parent or teacher of an underachiever, don't give up--get this book.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Three Rivers Press (August 20, 1996)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0517886871
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0517886878
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9 inches

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Jennifer V.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2013

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My friend asked for this for Christmas. She was very happy with it.
Her son at 7 has a very high IQ and she was looking for some advice. His doctor told her to check out this book. Very happy friend for the holidays!

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My mistake as I didn't check the copyright date and was disappointed it's not really current. There are more current books on the topic. I didn't find much useful info.

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2006

This book gives insight to why some kids are underachievers and gives some practical problem solving techniques, like have your child study alone in a quiet spot. I used to hover over my daughter until she was done with her work, creating more distractions for her. Not any more. Dr. Rimm has cured me. This is simple, but worth the effort. She also walks you through what to do with dominant nonconforming children. She explains how they gain power (often through arguing) and gives some counter-intuitive advice on dealing with these kids.

The sooner you get this book the better. There are some very simple strategies that help children succeed in school that are more effective the earlier you use them. She includes a six step program that parents can use in cooperation with the school along with the practical parenting tips that are included. I started using some of the techniques and eliminated some of my bad habits with my 10 year old and I can see the difference in her level of motivation already.

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R. Shannon

Dr. Rimm is right on target

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2006

I bought this book after reading several others, searching for answers to our son's school problems. After considering everything from switching schools to home schooling him or even repeating a grade, I read this book and found all the answers I needed. He was underacheiving, and Dr. Rimm's description was right on. After following all her advice, and more importantly sticking with it, we now have a bright son who, in his own words, "cares about school."

Dr. Rimm seems to really understand what happens in the mind of the underacheiver. Her vast experience and her effective program were a blessing for us, and we are indebted to her. We now have a much happier household, and a brighter outlook for our son's success in school and in life.

If you read this book and you see your child within its pages, follow all the steps, and stick with it, even when you want to give up. I thought we couldn't change him, but luckily I was wrong!

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