Try to Set Up a Homework Schedule For some children, the responsibility of deciding when to sit down and do homework may be too difficult. Children may decide to do their homework after school or after dinner. This is a personal choice and has to do with learning style, however, once the time is determined, consistency is the key to success. Rank Assignments Some children have a difficult time deciding on what assignment they should complete first. Parent and student should develop the order in which assignments should be completed Try Not to Sit Next to Your Child While he/she Does Homework If you sit next to your child while they complete homework this may create learned helplessness because this same assistance is not provided in the classroom. Parents assist their child better by acting as a resource person to whom the child may ask questions. Check Correct Problems First When your child brings you a paper to check, mention to him/her how well he/she did on the correct problems. For the ones that are incorrect say, “I bet if you go back and check these over you may get a different answer”. Never Let Homework Drag on all Night End the homework period after a reasonable amount of time and write the teacher a note explaining the circumstances. Discuss Homework Questions Before Your Child Reads the Chapter Discuss the questions to be answered before the child reads the chapter. This way he/she will know what important information to look for while reading. Check Small Groups of Problems at a Time Many children perform better when they receive immediate gratification for their work. Have your child do five problems and then come to you to check them. If the child is doing great continue this process, if the child is doing the assignment incorrectly the error is detected early, re-explain and check again. Be Positive Students perform much better from positive statements and praise. Completed Assignments are in the Backpack once Homework is Done This will offer children a feeling of accomplishment