Frequently Asked Questions about the Strategizer Learning Series.
What makes The Strategizer Learning Series different from other programs?
Strategizer Learning Series teaches children how to be students and how to learn, not just memorize.
What kind of results will I see?
If you make sure your child is using the Strategizer workbook each day, you will begin to see results almost immediately. It’s based on your and your child’s commitment - to following the strategies in the same way you and your child are committed to going to school and learning. The Strategizer Learning Series is easy to use, but as a parent, you must ensure that your child takes the Strategizer to school each day and uses it.
How hard is it to learn the strategies?
It’s easy! If you or your child can read, listen and understand, the strategies are easy to learn. Dr. Fournier recommends not trying to learn all the strategies in one day. Instead, identify the ones that will help whatever school or homework issues your child is having now and learn those first.
How long does it take to learn the strategies?
Your child can learn a strategy in just minutes. In fact, you can read though the strategies book in less than an hour. Learning the strategies, however, requires daily use. The goal is to make the processes for success and decision-making in each strategy, a habit of thinking your child to think and strategize through all challenges now and throughout life. Parents should supervise at all age levels, but the older your child gets, the more independent he or she will become when using the Strategizer Learning Series because it teaches responsibility and self-reliance.
For what age is the Strategizer Learning Series designed?
It is designed for grades K-12 but make sure you select the appropriate level for your child’s age and school grade:
– S1 for grades K-4
– S2 for grades 5-7
– S3 for grades 8-9
– S4 for grades 10-12
– S1 for grades K-4
– S2 for grades 5-7
– S3 for grades 8-9
– S4 for grades 10-12
Can we start the series if our child is already past level 1 or 2?
You can start your child at any time and at any level of the Strategizer Learning Series. We encourage parents to go back and get their children the Keep Up & Catch Up packages from any prior level because each level builds on the previous level’s strategies. You can do this at a greatly reduced cost with your order number (membership number) from any of the four levels you have purchased.
What should we do if schools object to our child using the Strategizer?
Show it to your child’s teachers and school administrators and tell them how much it is helping your child. Most progressive and forward-thinking schools do not object to products that improve a child’s grades or teach them how to be good students. Teachers have said for years they need more parent involvement and collaboration. This is it! Let your child’s school know that the Strategizer Learning Series can be customized for the entire school by calling us toll-free at 800-578-5020.
Will I have to spend much time helping my child?
That depends on how much you want your child to be prepared for the future and to make the most of his or her education. We recommend you sit down with your child and read through the strategies book and watch the workbook DVD. It only takes a few minutes of your time and then only a few minutes a day to monitor them after that. Remember, the teacher teaches, your child is the student and you are the monitor.
Will my child still need to be tutored?
It depends. If your child does not know the basics for the grade he or she is in, such as math, grammar, reading and spelling, you may need to have your child tested by professionals for any possible learning gaps or difficulties.