Homework Help

Homework

 Refers to tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed mostly outside of class , and derives its name from the fact that most students do the majority of such work at home .

Homework allows students to…

     investigate on their own learn how to find answers to questions show that the teacher does not have an answer to everything more thoroughly learn and understand the material instructed teaches students how to become advocates for their own learning

Parent Teacher Association Guidelines

recommended not to exceed…   10-20 minutes each day for children K-2 nd grade 30-60 minutes each day for 3 rd -6 th grade  Middle school and high school can benefit from more time on homework and the amount may vary from night to night Approximately 10 minutes per grade level Example 9 th grade-90minutes

Types of homework

 Practice -to reinforce learning  Preparation -introduces material that will be presented in future lessons  Extension -asks students to apply skills they already have to new situations  Integration -requires students to apply skills to a single task, such as book reports, science projects or creative writing

Homework strengthens family, school partnerships

    Homework can involve parents in the school process Parent involvement can be used to speed up a child’s learning It can enhance parent’s appreciation of education It can give parents an opportunity to express positive attitudes about the value of success in school

Strengthened partnerships

   When families get involved in with their child’s homework communication between the school and family can improve Homework can clarify what is expected of students It gives families a firsthand idea of what students are learning and how well their child is doing in school

Top 10 tips for families

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  Establish a routine Communicate with the classroom teacher to be informed about classroom homework policy, when distributed, collected Help your child with time management

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  Create boundaries When your child asks for help, provide guidance not answers If you have language difficult, google for free translation, write homework information and get it in your own language so you can have a better understanding.

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Get organized  Make sure the materials your child needs, such as paper, pencils and a dictionary are available

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4. Accountability and responsibility  If homework is meant to be done by your child alone, stay away  When the teacher asks that you play a role in homework, do it

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5. Create a learning space   Quiet well-lit place to do homework Learn your child’s learning style

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6. Teach prioritization  Help your child figure out what is hard homework and what is easy homework

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7. Check your child’s progress  Stay informed  TUSD Parental Access Account

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8. Allow freedom when earned  Reward progress in homework

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9. Be a study buddy  When you child does homework, you do homework

Who to turn to for help?

 Classroom teacher-send note, email, call, appointment  Other parents  Homework help at school- recorded messages, web pages  Outside resources

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10. Encourage and support  Be positive about homework  Watch your child for signs of failure and frustration