How to Make Your Homework Less Work
Homework is a major part of going to school. It's your teachers' way of evaluating how much you understand what's going on in class. However, there're times when you complain about being given too much homework. Luckily, you can do a few things to make homework less work.
Be sure you understand the homework.
Write your homework down in your notebook or day planner if you need to. It's much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night!
Use any extra time in school.
Many schools have study halls that are specifically designed to allow students to study. It's tempting to hang out with friends during study periods or unstructured time.
Take a break.
So take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting for too long without stretching or relaxing will make you less productive than if you stop every so often. Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good idea for most people.
If you don't finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then budget your time. Most high school students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it's a heavy homework day and it seems like you've got an assignment in every subject but gym and lunch, you'll need to devote more time to homework. It's a good idea to come up with some kind of homework schedule, especially if you are involved in sports or activities or have an after-school job.
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A. Settle down to do homework. B. Pace yourself. C. Once your homework is done, you can check it over if you have extra time. D. And it helps digest important concepts. E. Don't be afraid to ask questions about what's expected. F. Most people's attention spans aren't very long. G. But the more work you can get done in school, the less you'll have to do that night. |
