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Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reasons? What could be done to solve this problem?

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Nowadays psychologists claim that a majority of
students
 cannot focus on their
lessons
 at
school
 easily.
This
 essay tries to investigate the root causes of
this
 and offers some solutions
accordingly
. The modern world has undergone dramatic changes. Thanks to modern technology, the internet and social media, the life of people became easier but all of these new phenomena are considered sources of distraction. Many teenagers,
for instance
, spend a deal of time every day  playing online games, or they check their Instagram accounts, from time to time.
In addition
, the new generation is more aware of different subjects, so many
lessons
 at
school
 do not attract them anymore. we should not neglect
students
 who come from underprivileged families. They face financial problems,
therefore
, it is hard for them to pay attention at
school
. To deal with
such
 problems, parents and the education system have a crucial role. Parents should supervise the number of hours their children surf the internet or play online games.
Moreover
, the education system of each society should change the curriculum and way of teaching
according to
 the needs of
students
, to attract them to the
lessons
. They should support the
students
 who have financial problems because
students
 reserve the right to study with a free mind. To summarize, the lifestyle which is caused by new innovations makes it difficult to concentrate at
school
, that by incorporating parents, it will be solved.
Also
, the education system should be adapted o the new needs of
students
 and Individuals by supporting
students
, which can help them to focus on learning
lessons
 at
school
instead
 of thinking about other issues
such
 as financial ones.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • concentration
  • attention span
  • distractions
  • technology
  • boredom
  • tiredness
  • engagement
  • learning disabilities
  • teaching techniques
  • classroom size
  • family issues
  • health problems
  • motivational strategies
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