One of your friends has a daughter who will be entering sixt…
One of your friends has a daughter who will be entering sixth grade next year at a new middle school. Your friend has heard that in general, there can be challenges for adolescents during the transition from elementary school to middle school. Based on what you have learned in this course, what can you tell your friend? Specifically, address the following in your response: Briefly explain the nature of the potential challenges – What does research suggest about adolescents’ academic motivation and self-esteem during the transition, for example? Briefly explain how parents and/or schools can help to ease the transition and mitigate the potential negative effects of the transition.