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Why Some Kerrisdale Students Struggle With Paying Attention in Class

Every student will struggle to pay attention in class at one point or another. Whether it's a disruptive classmate, a subject they are not interested in, or a non-stimulating instruction style, attention struggles can have many sources.

But when students struggle to pay attention in class, parents can wonder if their child could have a learning difficulty such as ADHD.

The Oxford Learning Kerrisdale tutors know that it’s important to keep in mind that not every student who struggles with attention has ADHD. In fact, there are many reasons that students might struggle with paying attention.

Signs Of Concentration Struggles: What to Look For


Common signs that your child is having trouble concentrating in the classroom include:

  • Low grades
  • A dislike of school
  • Disruptive behaviour in class

These signs don’t automatically mean your child has a learning difficulty. Before you start looking for solutions, the first step is to identify the reasons your child is having trouble focusing in school.

 9 Reasons Your Child Is Having Trouble Paying Attention In School

  1. Lack of practice. Many young children have a hard time focusing in the classroom simply because they are in a new environment. This can also happen to older children after a break from school, such as March break or summer holidays.
  2. Doesn’t understand the material. What might look like a lack of concentration could actually be a lack of understanding of the material. This lack of understanding can lead students to stop paying attention and consequently fall further behind.
  3. Need to be challenged more. The subject material in class may need to be more challenging for some children. Children who need high-level challenges in school can lose interest in the material and stop paying attention.
  4. Distracted by external stimuli. The classroom can be a place full of distractions, from chatty classmates to a cluttered workstation. Some children have a harder time than others filtering out these distractions, making paying attention to the teacher more challenging.
  5. Lack of motivation. In some cases, your child’s concentration problem may actually be a motivation problem. This lack of motivation can lead to a number of issues in the classroom—including disinterest in the material.
  6. Mismatched learning style. Different students have different learning styles: some learn best by seeing, some by hearing, and others by doing.
  7. Lacking proper sleep or nutrition. If your child is not getting the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep each night, they won’t have the energy needed to concentrate in class.
  8. Disorganization Problems. A disorganized notebook or workspace can distract students. Students who are disorganized in class spend time searching for supplies and materials rather than paying attention to the teacher and the lesson.
  9. School Anxiety. Students who are overwhelmed by a subject may simply check out, which can lead to dropping grades and confidence.

Attention and ADHD Support From the Oxford Learning Kerrisdale Tutors

Once you know what’s causing your child’s focus issues, you’re ready to make a plan to overcome them. Give us a call for a personalized learning plan to help your child succeed.

The Oxford Learning Kerrisdale tutors can help! 

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Little Readers I would like to thank you for what Oxford Learnig has done for my son. Sammy started the Little Readers as a shy three-year old who didn’t speak a word of English. Today, just a year and a half later, he not only speaks the language fluently, he is reading and writing! Your centre has taught my son so much more than the ABCs and One-Two-Threes…His level of confidence, communication, and social skills wouldn’t be where they are not if it wasn’t for Oxford Learning! Nadia
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Beyond Tutoring Beyond the progress made academically, we have seen unbelievable improvements in Bria’s selfconfidence and self esteem. I think that the biggest gain that Bria has made this year is how she handles the unexpected. Oxford Learning has provided a safe environment for Bria to further develop her coping skills for when things don’t go according to plan. Thank you so much for being such a positive influence on my daughter! L. Shannon
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Advantage High School Success This is the first time that my son has ever actually looked forward to June finals. He’s now using all the strategies that you’ve taught him. He’s organized, manages his time, and he studies more. We used to have an ordeal every time a test came along. Now he just seems to handle everything so much better. Thank you so much! C. Strong
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Tutoring in Vancouver Kerrisdale That Makes a Difference

Oxford Learning®’s Vancouver Kerrisdale tutoring programs are designed with the student in mind, and customized to meet his or her individual learning needs. Our tutors believe that every child can benefit from a tutoring program to help him or her boost performance in the classroom and beyond.

At Oxford Learning®, we provide engaging and effective tutoring programs in subject areas including math, science, English, and French, as well as programs designed to improve students’ study skills. Our Vancouver Kerrisdale tutors are dedicated to making sure your child achieves results, while having fun at the same time.

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Oxford Learning® welcomes students from Vancouver Kerrisdale and surrounding areas, including West Point Grey, Arbutus, Shaughnessy, Dunbar, UBC.

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Many students dislike math. Our math tutoring programs make math easier to understand with with engaging, fun math lessons that help students gain a better understanding of the material.

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With customized science tutoring programs, our tutors provide a personalized approach that helps your child understand science in a way that makes sense to him or her.

English tutors in Vancouver Kerrisdale

Our English programs are designed to help students build more effective reading, writing, and comprehension skills that will help them achieve better English grades.

French tutors in Vancouver Kerrisdale

Our French tutors teach students the skills and confidence they need to master the language, including vocabulary, writing, and conversation skills.

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