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Parents and teachers m= ust work together to improve skills and offer as much praise as possible in ord= er to ensure a positive approach to learning. With this being said, homework i= s an integral part of the learning experience. It offers you as parents the opportunity to observe what your child is learning as you spend time discussing, evaluating, and learning together. Homework gives the student t= he opportunity to practice skills taught that day and teaches students respons= ibility for his or her work.

It is crucial to encou= rage your child to complete their homework neatly, diligently, and in a timely manner as this will give them the opportunity to take pride in something th= at they have done. The students will be held accountable for all of their assignments. I have found that if homework is important to parents, it is i= mportant to kids. It is crucial to help your children understand the importance of homework on a regular basis. When students due their homework, they better understand what is going on in class and participate by asking questions th= at challenge and intrigue them. = With the completion of homework, children will gain self-confidence in their sch= ool work, class participation, and motivation to succeed.

Listed below are some helpful suggestions and tips = that may assist you and your children with their homework.

1.&n= bsp; Start a learning log<= /p>

a.&n= bsp; Parents can put the students material in their own words to help them better understand

b.&n= bsp; In a notebook, have the students write a sentence or two about WHAT = was taught that day and HOW it was taught

2.&n= bsp; Keep a homework notebook

a.&n= bsp; Students study a little bit every night, even if they DON’T have an assignment

b.&n= bsp; To keep track of studying, students sho= uld write down due dates and materials needed for special projects. This will assist them with studying ahead of time

3.&n= bsp; Establish a study and work group schedu= le

a.&n= bsp; Younger children will need help setting aside specific times to study

b.&n= bsp; Older children will need help balancing study time with extra curricular activities=

c.&n= bsp; Allow study breaks so your child can re= turn refreshed and ready for a new topic

4.&n= bsp; Practice, drill, and retain<= /span>

a.&n= bsp; Practice =3D homework=

b.&n= bsp; Drill =3D test

c.&n= bsp; Retain =3D learn

5.&n= bsp; Participate in your child’s learn= ing

a.&n= bsp; SHOW YOUR SUPPORT by quizzing your chil= d on their material, going over projects or tests

b.&n= bsp; SHOW YOUR SUPPORT by listening to explanations of new concepts and on discussion of their everyday school activities

c.&n= bsp; Keep in contact with your child’s teacher and know each classes homework policy

d.&n= bsp; Especially in Science, teacher’s = explanation of a concept may differ from a parent’s explanation. How your child explain how to solve the problem by reviewing notes from school or explaini= ng in the textbook. <= /span>

** 5 suggestions listed about are taken from an article published in Successful Student. ( Whose Homework Is It Anyway, by Eva Daniel)

Remember: If there is any difficulty, feel free to con= tact me at Michelle.Lugerner@wmtp= s.org