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A primary-aged pupil sitting at a classroom desk with their head resting on their arms during a writing task, with a chalkboard behind them displaying the words “Try Harder”.

A primary-aged pupil sitting at a classroom desk with their head resting on their arms during a writing task, with a chalkboard behind them displaying the words “Try Harder”.

Why "Trying Harder" Doesn't Fix Literacy Struggles

Being told to “try harder” doesn’t fix literacy struggles. This blog explores why effort alone isn’t enough, how this message affects confidence, and what actually helps.

Jan 167 min read

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