Parents want their children to get good grades in
school. Unfortunately, not every parent knows how best to help their
children meet academic challenges, including completing homework
assignments. So how do parents maximize their child’s chances for
success in school? Start by creating a home environment that is
conducive to homework and learning.
“Sometimes parents think
helping their child complete their homework, or even doing their child’s
homework for him, will help him achieve better grades in school,”
states Dr. Richard Bavaria, Ph.D., vice president of education for
Sylvan Learning Centre. “Often, it’s just the opposite, creating a
situation where children have not learned the concepts they are later
tested on in the classroom.”
A simple way to help your child with
homework is by creating an atmosphere that works with your child to
efficiently tackle school tasks. Really get to know your child’s
homework style and develop a plan for school success.
Sylvan
Learning Centre, the leading provider of in-centre and live, online
tutoring at home to students of all ages and skill levels, offers
parents the following tips and advice to develop a homework plan for
back-to-school success:
1. Set Goals. Help your child set
attainable goals for each class and help her identify what will need to
be done to reach each goal. For example, to get an A in Canadian
History, she will need to turn in all of her homework, participate in
class, etc.
2. Know Your Child. People learn in at least
eight different ways, according to the Multiple Intelligences Theory:
visually, verbally, physically, mathematically, musically,
naturalistically, through group activity or through quiet thinking time.
If you help your child work within his style, he will work more
effectively.
3. Create a Homework Zone. Set up an area in
your home for studying, complete with a dictionary, paper and pens. Make
sure the area is free from potential distractions and that study tools
are at your child’s fingertips to keep him focused on homework.
4.
Develop Class Files. Develop a color-coded file for each of your
child’s classes. Make separate tabs for homework assignments, exams and
projects, so your child can refer back to class materials when studying
for comprehensive tests.
5. Set Weekly Milestones. For big
projects or exams, get a large calendar for your child’s homework area
and help him set short timelines to ensure projects and studying aren’t
left until the night before. Celebrate with your child when each
milestone is met.
By working with your child to develop a plan to
efficiently complete homework tasks, you will find higher grades, fewer
homework headaches and a more confident child as a result.
*Sylvan Learning Centre
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