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How You Can Help Your Child

How You Can Help Your Child. Homework is never intended to be a punishment!. Although our children might view homework as a punishment, there are really some very sound reasons why teachers assign it. Here are a few:. To review and practice what was learned in the classroom.

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How You Can Help Your Child

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  1. How You Can Help Your Child

  2. Homework is never intended to be a punishment! Although our children might view homework as a punishment, there are really some very sound reasons why teachers assign it. Here are a few:

  3. To review and practice what was learned in the classroom. • To get ready for the next lesson. • To learn to use resources outside the classroom such as the library, resource books, interviews, internet. • To explore the subject deeper than classroom time allows. • To develop good habits and a proper attitude toward work. • To teach independence. • To develop self-discipline and responsibility. • To encourage a love of learning. • To help parents know what is going on in the classroom.

  4. Homework Tips In order for your child to get the most out of his/her homework experience, you need to show that you are supportive and that you think it is important. Here are some tips:

  5. Set a regular time to work on homework.

  6. Provide the needed materials, such as paper, pencils, books, etc.

  7. Set up a quiet place for homework with a lot of light.

  8. Monitor Assignments • See that your child gets started and check the completed assignment. • Read teacher comments on returned homework.

  9. Provide Guidance • Help your child get organized. • Talk with your child to make sure the assignment is understood. • Be available, but don’t do the assignment. • Know your child’s style of learning so you can help him/her get the most out of the lesson.

  10. If you are encountering problems, contact the school or teacher. You will discover that they really want to help!

  11. It’s a good idea to contact the school or teacher if: • Your child refuses to do homework and you don’t know what else to try. • The instructions on the assignment are unclear. • You can’t seem to get your child organized. • You are unable to provide the needed materials. • You don’t understand the purpose of the assignment. • The assignments are consistently too hard or too easy. • Your child has missed school and needs make-up assignments.

  12. Homework Resources • For Middle or High School math or science, Rose Hulman offers help Sunday through Thursday 7 – 10 p.m. Call 1-877-Ask-Rose or go to www.AskRose.org • www.webmath.com will walk a student through the solving process of any math problem. • You can go on line and just type in free homework help on the search line.

  13. Remember! There is a good reason for homework, and it is our responsibility as parents to help our children understand its importance. Your child will be a better student, and be more successful in life if homework is approached with the proper attitude. It’s not punishment; it’s life!

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