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Parent Guide to Hassle-Free Homework: Proven Practices that Work from Experts in the Field
Homework is an important part of a child’s education; unfortunately, these daily assignments can easily become a daily hassle for families. The experts from the Research Institute for Learning and Development are here to help. As parents themselves, they understand the demands today’s families face; as educators, they know what children need to succeed in school. They cover everything—from identifying a child’s learning style and discovering what motivates him or her to specific tips for supporting a student with reading, writing, and math homework. You’ll find suggestions for helping children organize an effective work space, develop time- management skills, manage long-term assignments, become accountable for their own work, and much more. In addition, there are chapters on preparing for tests and communicating and collaborating with teachers. A one-stop resource for helping children succeed with homework! For use with Grades 4 & Up.
160 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2007
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Judith Stein
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February 24, 2013
I don't think this book is to put it in practice with elementary children (maybe with teenagers?).
For instance, on page 31 it has a questionnaire to do with your child about homework preferences. Some of the questions are: How long can you study without losing attention? Answers: 15-20 minutes, 20-45 minutes, 45-90 minutes, and other.
I did the questionnaire with my eight year old and all his answers were "other" because he had no idea of his study preferences (is he supposed to know already?). I mean, is he supposed to know how long he can study without losing attention? Another question: what kind of lighting/colors/brightness is preferred? I assume that this is a question for rich parents because living in NY, in a room, I do not have the option of lighting, space and the like.
I really don't know who the authors of this book practiced their advice with. I need practical help to get my son to do his homework and this book didn't provide any. There isn't one single thing that I could take from the book and put into practice.
Or maybe the book is great and my child and I have serious problems.
For instance, on page 31 it has a questionnaire to do with your child about homework preferences. Some of the questions are: How long can you study without losing attention? Answers: 15-20 minutes, 20-45 minutes, 45-90 minutes, and other.
I did the questionnaire with my eight year old and all his answers were "other" because he had no idea of his study preferences (is he supposed to know already?). I mean, is he supposed to know how long he can study without losing attention? Another question: what kind of lighting/colors/brightness is preferred? I assume that this is a question for rich parents because living in NY, in a room, I do not have the option of lighting, space and the like.
I really don't know who the authors of this book practiced their advice with. I need practical help to get my son to do his homework and this book didn't provide any. There isn't one single thing that I could take from the book and put into practice.
Or maybe the book is great and my child and I have serious problems.
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