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Homework:
There is no right or wrong way to study. Each child is an individual and
each will find something a little different that works. Your child's study
plan may differ from that of your neighbor's kids. If you're lucky, you may
find that all your children can take the same approach to studying, but
often that is not the case. The trick is to figure out what works best for
each child and then stick with it.
Secondly, keep in mind that the object of teaching your child how to study
is just that. You are not trying to make sure they get great marks,
although hopefully that will follow. You want them to learn to take the
responsibility for getting their homework done. Of course it won't be that
simple. This is a gradual process and you can expect some hurdles along
the way. Work out a homework plan with your child, and let them take
more and more of the responsibility for carrying it out as time goes on.
Top 10 Top Study Tips
There are as many different ways to study as there are different people.
The trick is to find the study tips that work best for your child.
1) Study in the Same Place
Find a quiet place, away from distractions, with ample room to work. Once
you've found it, study at the same place every time. It could be a desk in
your bedroom, the kitchen table, or the local library. Laying down on your
bed or sprawled across the living room rug are generally not good study
places.
2) Study at the Same Time
Figure out what time of day you can concentrate best, and what works
into your schedule. Use that time every day to study. Try to make sure it
is not too late in the evening.
3) Use a Homework Box
Keep all your homework supplies in one place, ready to be used. Keep
them organized, and you won't need to waste your time searching for
supplies. (See below - Organize your homework supplies)
4) Cut Out All Distractions
You need to be able to concentrate on your homework and nothing else.
The TV should be off, other people's conversations should be in another
room, music should be turned down, and phone calls should be taken
after you've finished studying. Any other thoughts in your mind should
also be set aside for a later time.
5) Do the Hard Stuff First
If you are dreading a particular assignment, or know it requires a lot of
extra effort, do it first. Your brain will be fresh. Besides, you won't have to
dwell on it while you are working on other homework.
6) Schedule Long Term Projects
Larger projects need to be broken into smaller components to make them
manageable. For example, these components could be such things as
gathering notes, writing a rough draft, making corrections or additions,
writing a bibliography, and completing the final copy. Set yourself a
deadline for completing each component and make sure you stick to it.
7) Review Regularly
Homework is not just that which is assigned every night. A regular review
of your notes should be a part of your homework plan. This takes just a
few minutes each day, but will pay off considerably when it comes to test
time.
8) Write Up a Contract
Sit down with your parents and write up a homework contract at the
beginning of each term. This sets out in writing what is expected of each
of you and gives all of you input into your homework plan.
9) Schedule Each Homework Session
When you sit down to do your homework, make up a quick schedule as to
how you are going to use your time. Break it up into blocks of time that
you will spend on each task.
10) Avoid Doing a Marathon
If you've followed the previous tips, this last one should never happen.
However, you need to know that marathon study sessions are the least
productive way to study.
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 Homework Tips
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