I purchase several composition books a year for my students. The composition books keep papers snug in the notebook and therefore does not allow papers to be easily torn out. The color selection allows my students to have a different color for each subject. This makes it easier for them to obtain the correct notebook quicker and more easily than loose papers. I often buy numerous composition books each year when Staples hold their back to school supplies sale. If you are looking for a notebook that will help your student not to lose their work these are the ones I would recommend.
Don't know how many times I have turned to these composition book for keeping track of things. Whether it's for class the office workout sessions (for what I have done at the gym that day) and journaling this book is a must have.