HOMEWORK

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HOMEWORK
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How long should you spend on homework?

• Approximately 1 hour per night, longer
• if studying for upcoming quiz/test.
• Are you using your time in school?
• Are you on task or taking too long???
• Are you waiting until the night before when
  youve had days to complete???

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Where is the best place to do your homework?

• Quiet place
• Free of distraction
• Enough space
• Good lighting
• Dont have out all papers at once too
  overwhelming!

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Following a Homework Schedule

• 15 minutes per subject
• 5 minute breaks
• Do hardest subject first.
• Use a silent timer to pace yourself.
• You may need to adjust times based on
  assignments.
• If no written assignment in a subject, you should
  be reviewing your notes using a concrete strategy.

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Sample Homework Schedule

• 345-400 Snack/Relax
• 400-415 LA
• 415-420 break
• 420-435 SS
• 435-440 break
• 440-455 MATH
• 455-500 break
• 500-515 Science
• 515- 600 Dinner Time
• 600-630 Leftover Work

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Using Your Assignment Book

• Write down everything the teacher writes.
• Start each assignment on a new line.
• Check off items as completed.
• Circle items not done on time.

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Study Multiplication facts
Read B10-17, Vocab, Questions
Finish TFK WS
Reading Log SPB pgs.10-12
SAMPLE
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Following Up When Absent

• Check teacher web pages for assignments.
• Check absent tray for papers.
• Check with teacher for notes, papers, etc.
• Turn in what was due when you were gone.

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Resources

• Handy Homework Helper Booklet
• Central School Survival Guide

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HOMEWORK
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everything you always
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