Helping Students With Home Work

Why should I do it:

• Some students have more difficulty completing and remaining engaged with home work assignments and tasks, therefore, structuring homework assignments and gearing them toward these kids can increase success

When should I do it:

• When a student(s) is not completing homework
• When a student(s) is having difficulty completing homework
• When a student(s) is completing homework incorrectly

How do I do it:

• Tips for Getting Homework Done:
  • Lay out expectations early in the school year
  • Create assignments with a purpose
  • Make sure students understand the purpose
  • Make assignments focused and clear
  • Create assignments that challenge students to think and to integrate
  • Vary assignments
  • Give homework that makes learning personal
  • Tie assignments to the present
  • Match assignments to the skills, interests, and needs of students
  • Use school and community resources
  • Match assignments to your style of teaching
  • Assign an appropriate amount of homework
  • Encourage and teach good study habits
  • Provide constructive feedback
  • Give praise and motivate
  • Give help as needed
  • Communicate with parents
  • Show respect for students
• Put An End To Homework Horror