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“I like a teacher who gives you
something to take home to think about besides homework.”
Lily Tomlin
Tips
Understanding that homework is one of the tools used by teachers to
reinforce the daily classroom assignment will help you understand
what is expected of you.
1. Keep a running list of your assignments.
ASK THE TEACHER IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENT.
2. Don't procrastinate.
3. Have the tools (pens, pencils, paper, textbook,
calculator etc.) ready to use.
4. Provide yourself with a proper place to
work.
The
Textbook...
In most schools the textbook is the main source of information used
by the teacher. It provides the foundation of your studies.
Understanding how to use the textbook correctly can save you a great
deal of time and energy!
Understand its' parts...
The
Cover- protects the pages.
The Pages-is
the informational heart.
The Table
of Contents- tells you were to find the information inside.
The Glossary-defines
the words used in the text.
The Atlas-(Geography/History),
provides maps.
The Gazetteer-(Geography)
provides details on geographic regions.
The Index-
tells you were to find the information.
Some
books have specialized pages in the back for graphs, charts, etc.
The Homework Assignment .....
1. The homework assignment is given
to reinforce your daily work or to prepare you for the following day.
2. Read the assignments fully.
3. Answer any questions you already know.
4. Do the hardest assignment first.
5. Think positive! Don't get overwhelmed before
you start.
6. Get organized! Don't get the papers mixed
up. Use a notebook and enter the work in sections as you finish them.
7. Don't just scan, read the assignment !
The headings and subheadings are clues to the information.
8.
If the book belongs to you, underline the important parts with a
yellow highlighter. You can also write notes on the side of
the page. If the book does not belong to you, make notes on a
separate sheet.
9. Most public schools frown on you marking in their
text and it may cost you money
10. Periodically take a short brake, yawn,
stretch and come alive. Sometimes leaving a question for a short time helps.
11.
Ask for help from your parents, older brother sand sisters, and
classmates. Don't be shy. Check the web sites provided on this web
page!
12. Turn the assignment in on time.
13.
If sports or after school work is preventing you
from your homework, think seriously about your priorities. If work is hampering
you, consider changing your hours getting a different more flexible job
or not working at all. Adult education may be the answer, if work
is vital. Classes are more flexible and you might find students just like
you. Talk to your coach, if sports is the problem, and see what is
available (some schools actually offer tutoring sessions).
Souce: Some excerpts from Thomas J. Baerwald
and Celeste Fraser,"Good Study Habits" Prentice Hall World Geography.
Using
the Library
Using the library efficiently
and consistently will aid you in understanding your assignments. Get
to know your librarian he or she can be of great service!
Leeds University-Using the Library Using the Library. On this page:. Quick
answers to common questions; Online Library video; Customer
Charter and Library regulations; Your Library
...
Library Research Using Primary Resources search library catalogs using the
appropriate Library of Congress Subject Headings and the subheadings
- photographs or - pictorial works (example: world ...
Tips on Using the Library and doing Research
All libraries are not the same. Most
public libraries share the common philosophy of public service, but
individual libraries can vary in services, collection scope and
size, staff expertise, electronic resources, etc. The following
guidelines may help you to know what to expect in using the
library's services, enable you to more effectively use the library,
and foster a positive experience in using the St. Clair County
Library System
Welcome Library Using the library ... The Wellcome
Library provides a number of services and facilities for its
readers. Join the Wellcome Library ...
TV and Homework
Don't avoid your studies by spending a great deal of time either
with the tv or the games that now are available. Entertainment has
its place and time but not as a diversion from your homework.
College Students and Television
I
always put on the t.v. to do my homework or study because it helps
me relax ... plan events using TV (like the one in the cafeteria
that night at dinner, ...
Healthy Habits of TV Viewing,
Games and the Internet Turn off the TV during meals. Don't
allow your child to watch TV while doing homework. Treat TV as a
privilege that your child needs to earn - not a right ...
Using
the Internet
The internet is a great source of information, but be aware that
just because it is on the internet does not make it always accurate.
BPL Kids Page- Using the Internet for
School Reports Use the tips listed here to help you
figure out whether you should use the .... At the top of the page is
the name: "Using the Internet for School Reports. ...
Help your child make the best use of the
Internet
The Internet is fast becoming an
essential classroom and homework resource — one that offers students
new opportunities for learning, gathering information and
interacting with others
Resources
Definition: Homework is extra
work assigned to be completed by the assignee at
home. The
term is generally used to refer to
primary or
secondary school assignments as opposed to
college-level
coursework. Homework is disliked by most kids, and usually consists of small
assignments, such as five open-ended reading comprehension questions
(in the cases of History, English, and Science
textbooks)
or 30 arithmetic problems. Therefore, they usually are given a short time
for completion, 1 to 5 work days. Depending on the case, larger take-home
assignments are usually referred to as projects,
essays,
book reports,
presentations, or genericized as "major
assessments" or "major
evaluations". Policy on how to treat students who don't hand in their
assignments on time, or who are discovered
handing in other student's work as their own, is usually left to the
discretion of each teacher or the school.
Source:
Wikipedia
Homework Helper refdesk.com ... in English usage. ARITHMETIC. APlus Homework
Helper
- Homework Helper will allow you to input a problem and your answer.
Homework
Help For Students Grades 6-12 This research directory is provided as an
aid to students in grades 6-12, but undergraduate students, teachers, and
the general public may also find it useful. ...
HomeworkSpot.com:
Homework Help, Science Fair Project Ideas, Math ... HomeworkSpot.com, the homework information
portal of the Web, brings the best K-12 homework sites together with insightful
editorial in one convenient, user-friendly spot. The site simplifies the
search for the best study tools and resources for math, science, history, arts
and crafts, music, technology, foreign language, college prep, extra curriculuar
activities and much more.
Homework
Helper Page ... Top Enrichment Sites for Kids. Homework
Helpers. Preschool Sites ...
Homework Help For Students Grades 6-12 This research directory is provided as an aid to students in
grades 6-12, but undergraduate students, teachers, and the general public may
also find it useful.
Homework help & online tutoring
website.
There are two forums where clients/students can ask questions. (1) A message
board where the first available (and willing) expert will answer the question
for the price set by the client. (2) A mailbox where a client can send a
question to many experts and choose the expert who offers the best price. Both
forums allow the client to set a deadline and payment is not collected until the
answer becomes available. Most experts on the website specialize in math &
science, but there are many other areas as well, including foreign language
Homework
Help Messageboard StudentDump.Com is an online discussion forum which allows
students and educators to discuss and solve problems
Homework
Help
Homework help & online tutoring website. There are two forums where
clients/students can ask questions. (1) A message board where the first
available (and willing) expert will answer the question for the price set by the
client. (2) A mailbox where a client can send a question to many experts and
choose the expert who offers the best price. Both forums allow the client to set
a deadline and payment is not collected until the answer becomes available. Most
experts on the website specialize in math & science, but there are many other
areas as well, including foreign language.
Homework
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not responsible for their content. When on the internet, you should use
your own judgment when traveling to sites on the internet. ...home of
Goosebumps ... ... BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper - Excellent! U.S. Dept.
of Education ...
Links
for Learning, Online Tutoring and Instant Homework Help
Links for Learning is an online tutoring and homework help site for K-12th grade
in reading, writing, and math. Our online tutoring sessions are 45 minutes long
and based on your student's academic needs and learning styles. We are
affordable, convenient, and well trained to meet your child's online learning
needs.
Studystack.com Have
a table of information you need to memorize. Enter it once at studystack.com
and then you can "play" with your data as a matching game, a hangman game,
word search puzzle, flashcards, and more. Before you
know it, you've memorized all the information.
Student
Guide - DiscoverySchool.com ... Space Station. BJ Pinchbeck's Homework
Helper More than 700 links to sites that will help you with your homework.
Brain Boosters ...
Tips
The
Textbook...
The Homework Assignment .....
Using
the Library
TV and Homework
Using
the Internet
Internet
Safety