Helping Your Child with HomeworkSource: US Dept of Education

Presented by: Scott MayesFifth Grade TeacherHuntington Elementary

“Helping your child with homework is an opportunity to improve your child’s chances of doing well in school and life.”

-US Dept of Education

Average Test Scores with and without Completed Homework Assignments in Our Fifth Grade Class

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The Basics

Why Do Teachers Assign Homework? Does Homework Help Children Learn? What’s the Right Amount of Homework?

How to Help:Show that you think Education is Important Set a Regular Time Pick a Place Remove Distractions Provide Supplies Set a Good Example Be Interested and Interesting

How to Help: Monitor Assignments

Ask about the School’s Homework Policy Be Available Look over Completed Assignments Monitor Time Spent Viewing TV and Video

Games

How to Help: Provide Guidance

Help Your Child Get Organized Encourage Good Study Habits Talk about the Assignments Watch for Frustration Give Praise

How to Help: Talk with Teachers to Resolve Problems Tell the Teacher about Your Concerns Work with the Teacher