Homework Tips

Homework is an important part of a student’s academic program. Research shows that students do better when parents are involved in their child’s education. You can help your child improve his or her academic performance by being involved daily in homework assignments. If your child is in elementary school, ask the teacher at the beginning of the year what topics, areas, and skills will be covered.

Extra Help: Talk to your child’s teacher and principal. Many secondary schools offer extra help at lunchtime or after school.

Suggested Time Guidelines

The amount of time a student spends on homework depends on the student’s needs, age and grade, subject, schedule, proximity of tests, examinations and project due dates. The following chart is suggested as a general guide only.

Tips

These tips will help your child in developing good study habits:

• Set a consistent time when homework will be done every night.


• Provide a quiet place away from distractions such as television and telephone.


• Have your children practise mathematics, reading, and writing skills daily.


• Talk to your children about what they are learning in school.


• Read together with younger children.


• Let your children help you in reading and writing, recipes, newspapers, letters, shopping lists.


• Encourage your children to ask the teacher for help if they find the work difficult or confusing.


• Keep in touch with the teachers and call when you have a question or a concern.


• Check that homework is completed.


• Praise and encourage your children.