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Parent Revision Guide
Parent Revision Guide
When to revise, how long, what to do when a concept is forgotten, and how to keep it low-pressure.
Revision & Retention — Parent Revision Guide
How to manage revision effectively: when to revise, how long sessions should be, what to do when concepts are forgotten, and how to keep it low-pressure.
When to Revise (Signs of Skill Fade)
Hesitation on problems that were previously automatic (e.g., complement rules take 10+ seconds)
Reverting to finger counting or asking to use a physical abacus for mental work
Confusion between 5-complement and 10-complement rules
Accuracy drops below 70% on a drill that was previously 85%+
The child says 'I forgot how to do this' about a specific technique
More than 2 weeks have passed since the last practice session
How Long Sessions Should Be
| Age Group | Revision Duration | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 5-6 | 5-8 minutes | 3x per week | Short bursts. Stop if attention wanders. |
| Ages 7-8 | 10-12 minutes | 3x per week | Can handle slightly longer focused work. |
| Ages 9-11 | 12-15 minutes | 2-3x per week | More self-directed. Can use timer independently. |
| Ages 12+ | 15-20 minutes | 2x per week | Can manage revision schedule with guidance. |
What to Do When a Concept Is Forgotten
Step 1: Do not panic or show frustration
Forgetting is normal and expected. Say: 'It's been a while — let's refresh together.'
Step 2: Go back to the original lesson
Re-open the TamilGenius lesson for that concept and work through the guided teaching and drill again. This is faster than re-teaching from scratch.
Step 3: Do 5 guided problems together
Work through problems step-by-step, narrating the technique aloud. The child follows along.
Step 4: Do 5 problems with decreasing support
First 2 with hints, next 2 with only encouragement, last 1 fully independent.
Step 5: Schedule a spaced repeat
Mark this concept for repeat in 2 days, then again in 5 days, then 2 weeks.
Keeping Revision Low-Pressure
Frame revision as 'keeping your brain sharp' not 'you forgot again'
Use a timer so the child knows it will end soon — certainty reduces anxiety
Alternate between easy and hard problems (80/20 rule: 80% within comfort, 20% stretching)
Celebrate improvement over time, not perfection in a single session
If the child resists, make it shorter rather than forcing through
Consider gamifying: beat your own previous score, not a fixed target
“Forgotten” vs “Never Mastered”
Forgotten (normal decay)
- Was previously getting 80%+ accuracy
- Recalls the concept after a brief reminder
- Bounces back to accuracy within 1-2 sessions
- Solution: Spaced repetition (review at intervals)
Never mastered (incomplete learning)
- Never consistently scored above 70%
- Cannot explain the concept even with hints
- Repeated review does not improve accuracy
- Solution: Re-teach from scratch using the original lessons
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