What is Homework?
What is commonly referred to as "homework" actually takes several different forms. School work done at home may involve:
• completion of class work
• homework - required activities intended to be done at home
• homestudy - optional activities intended to be done at home or self-selected study activities
What Does it Look Like?
Homework itself may also take many forms including:
• reviewing and practising material taught
• practising of specific skills that need work (e.g. multiplication facts)
• supporting classroom study
• problems, worksheets and drills
• reading, writing, thinking and discussing
• research and projects
• studying for quizzes and tests
Ways Teachers Can Help
• make expectations clear
• have a reasonable, balanced, and relevant amount of homework
• have current homework posted in the classroom and have students write it in their student agendas
• monitor homework for those that need it with the idea of developing independence
• provide opportunities for communication with parents and student
What Students Can Do
• ask for help before they go home if they don't understand the work
• regularly complete homework to the best of their ability
• use their agenda book to keep track of homework
• get sufficient sleep and exercise
• make sure they bring their completed homework to school on time
Ways Parents Can Help Intermediate Students
• show a positive interest in their child's work
• establish a regular time and place for completing homework and homestudy
• provide materials necessary to complete homework, e.g. pencils, pens, pencil crayons, dictionary, etc.
• encourage students to use their school agendas as organization tools
• provide positive reinforcement and encourage your child to be an independent learner
• ensure a balanced life style, including proper nutrition, sleep and exercise
• limit the amount of time your child watches television and plays video or computer games
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