No More Homework !?!
Families across the greater Toronto Area will be on the edge of their seats in the upcoming weeks. As they wait to hear whether or not Toronto District School Board trustees will make the groundbreaking decision to ban or restrict homework. The fact that homework could be on the legislative chopping block at all is […] […]
Handwriting Skills: Neatness Counts!
Have you ever gotten a test back and you had lost marks because of messiness, or because the teacher couldn’t read some of what you had written? My son brought home a test the other day and he had lost ten marks because the teacher couldn’t read what he had written! Ten marks! She said […] […]
Does my child need a tutor?
It’s a month plus into the school year, and your child is probably settling into a homework routine. But what if you’ve read the homework tips, and tried them all out, and that homework time is less of a routine, and more of a headache? Does this mean that your child might need a tutor? […] […]
The Homework Debate – Is It Time to Get Rid of Homework?
Why should students not have homework? Where do you stand on the homework issue? You may have noticed that there is a lot of talk surrounding the topic of Homework. A number of books have recently appeared criticizing homework claiming that kids gain nothing from doing the tons of homework they are assigned. Some even […] […]
Make the Homework Hour Happy Hour: Top 10 Tips
At one point or another we all have to pitch in a little bit to help our children complete their homework. Whether it’s going to the library with your daughter to get research materials, explaining fractions to your son, or quizzing them before the big test, we all want to be supportive and helpful. And […] […]
Surviving your child’s group project
It’s inevitable that your child will be involved in a group project at least once during his/her schooling. Unfortunately, it’s also inevitable that once a group project is assigned, not everyone will do their part, causing stress for all those involved. In the interest of arriving at a result that everyone can be proud of, […] […]
Breaking the Stress Cycle at Exam Time – Part One
Breaking the Stress Cycle at Exam Time – Part Two Exams on the way? Is your child facing anxiety, stress and frustration? Are you beginning to feel the same way? The game of catch-up at year’s end can take a toll on a student… and his or her parents. Falling behind can also lead to […] […]
7 rules for effective study
1. Use the Power Listening process in class for listening. 2. Enter all homework, assignments and exams in your planning calendar as soon as your teacher assigns the work. 3. Begin each study or homework session by making a plan. 4. When reading, use SQRCRC to make sure that you understand. 5. Spend 10 minutes […] […]
Study Tips – Cramming and Homework
Why homework is bad for students? Learn more about cramming and homework in this post! Cramming It is not possible to become an effective and organized student at the last minute. If study is left to the last minute all that is really left is cramming. Why Homework is Bad for Students It is possible […] […]
Mini-Study Program Part 2 – Planning
It is essential to develop a plan for homework, assignments and exams. Each presents a different set of requirements and each requires its own study plan. Planning for Homework Take your assignment planner to class and write down assignments. Before you leave school, read your planner and make sure that you bring all the necessary […] […]