Take Control of Homework

So it doesn’t Control You

Part 3

Take advantage of Any Free Time

If you have a study period or long bus ride, use the time to review motes, prepare for an upcoming class to start your homework, flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy you make, easy to handle, and are a marvelous tools to help you learn and remember anything. Punch a hole in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with a ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around. Flash cards bound like this act like a small book with pages. You can even have separate ringed stacks for each subject. WHATEVER YOU WANT TO REMEMBER PUT IT IN A CARD.

Study with a Friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider a study group.

Communicate If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your family, teacher or counselor. They can help you understand how much time you need allot for homework and how to manage your tasks.

Celebrate Your Achievements

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Keep Things in Perspectives

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart.

Get More Involved

Keeps your mind from wandering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others to relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Demonstrate good attitude toward home assignments, and you will begin to love doing it.

Organize he Information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw picture or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work the best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

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Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

·        Reinforce what you’ve learned during the day.

·        Build study habits that are essential in college.

·        Prepare for your classes

·        Get a sense of progress

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.

Set the Mood

Create a good study area with everything you need (for example, a calculator). If you don’t have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library.

Know Where to Begin

Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don’t have to face them at the end.

Study at the Same Time Every Day

Even if you don’t have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine, you’ll approach it with less dread. Also you’ll become a pro at using time productively.

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