Tell students that a lower grade can be better than a higher one when you are developing better learning and study habits.
After returning a test or exam, speak with your class about how they feel, and what they can do based on their scores.
Provide notes or videos that highlight important concepts of the homework to help navigate students through more difficult or involved parts of an assignment.
Ask students how they are doing on assignments to keep them accountable and identify unproductive students when necessary.