"Homework,
or homework assignment, refers to tasks
assigned to students
by their teachers
to be completed outside of class.
Common homework assignments may include a
quantity or period of reading
to be performed, writing
or typing
to be completed, problems to be solved, a
school project to be built (such as a diorama
or display), or other skills to be practiced.
The basic objectives of assigning homework to
students are the same as schooling in general:
To increase the knowledge and improve the
abilities and skills of the students. However,
opponents of homework cite homework as rote,
or grind work, designed to take up children's
time, without offering tangible benefit.
Homework may be designed to reinforce what
students have already learned, prepare them
for upcoming (or complex or difficult)
lessons, extend what they know by having them
apply it to new situations, or to integrate
their abilities by applying many different
skills to a single task. Homework also
provides an opportunity for parents to
participate in their children's education."Source:
Wikipedia
1.
Remember that the homework is for your child, don't do it for them.
2.
Work with the child to answer the questions (help the child learn
how to find an answer).
3. Have the tools (pens, pencils, paper, textbook,
calculator etc.) ready to use.
4. Provide
your child with a proper place to
work.
5. Set up a consistent time for work to be done
and completed.
6. Check periodically
to see that they are on task.
7. Keep positive thoughts and actions while
they are working (never degrade either the child or teacher).
8. Help your child only when he or
she indicates the need for help.
9. Ask what the teacher said and did
so you know what was the intent of the homework.
10. Don't linger while the child is
working, children need to learn independence.
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