Homework Tips

Suggestions for Students:

• Make sure you understand the assignment.
• Choose the same time and place to do your homework every day.
• Study where it is quiet - away from TV, radio, and conversation.
• Have all the necessary materials ready before you start.
• Estimate the amount of time needed and pace yourself.
• Tackle the hardest subject first - save the best till last.
• Check your work for neatness and to correct errors.
• Take pride in your work and do your best.
• Don't leave home without it!

Suggestions for Parents:

• Encourage your child to take pride in his or her work.
• Praise attempts to produce good quality work.
• Motivate the child who finds it difficult to concentrate on the task.
• Provide a well-lit, uncluttered environment that is quiet and without distractions of TV, radio, or telephone.
• Ask your child to explain the purpose of assignments, the directions, and what is expected.
• Be ready to help - direct, but don't do the homework.
• Check each day to see that assignments are completed.
• Look for ways to apply what your child is learning in school.