Homework Resources

Category: Homework

Handwriting Skills: Neatness Counts!

October 10, 2006

Have you ever gotten a test back and you had lost marks because of messiness, or because the teacher couldn’t read some of what you […]

The Homework Debate – Is It Time to Get Rid of Homework?

October 2, 2006

Why should students not have homework? Where do you stand on the homework issue? You may have noticed that there is a lot of talk […]

Make the Homework Hour Happy Hour: Top 10 Tips

September 20, 2006

At one point or another we all have to pitch in a little bit to help our children complete their homework. Whether it’s going to […]

Surviving your child’s group project

May 24, 2006

It’s inevitable that your child will be involved in a group project at least once during his/her schooling. Unfortunately, it’s also inevitable that once a […]

Don’t Freak Out at Your Freshman

November 15, 2005

If you’ve got a college/university freshman in your family, fitting them back into your family with its old rules and expectations can upset everyone involved […]

7 rules for effective study

September 23, 2005

1. Use the Power Listening process in class for listening. 2. Enter all homework, assignments and exams in your planning calendar as soon as your […]

Study Tips – Cramming and Homework

September 21, 2005

Why homework is bad for students? Learn more about cramming and homework in this post! Cramming It is not possible to become an effective and […]

Mini-Study Program Part 4 – Arrange Your Study Environment

September 14, 2005

Step 1 Make yourself comfortable. Use a table or desk and a comfortable chair. Hold yourself erect. Slouching in the body is mirrored in the […]

Mini-Study Program Part 3 – Take Breaks

September 11, 2005

This should not be a problem for you. Work for 20 minutes then take a five-minute break. You are working only 45-minute hours. That is […]

Mini-Study Program Part 2 – Planning

September 8, 2005

It is essential to develop a plan for homework, assignments and exams. Each presents a different set of requirements and each requires its own study […]