Homework is your teachers' way of knowing how much you understand of what's going on in class. But it seems there is quite a lot of homework sometimes. Luckily, you can do a few things to make homework less work.
Make a Homework Plan
Make sure you know exactly what to do. Write it down in your notebook.
Start right away. Just because it's called "homework" doesn't mean you have to do it at home. Use breaks between classes or lunch break in your school day. The more you get done in school, the less you have to do at night.
Plan your time. It's very important especially when you have a lot of homework or activities.
Choose Where You Work
Where do you do your homework? In the living room with the TV on? In the bedroom with the computer on? You should find a place away from noise or distraction, like a bedroom or a study without any TV, computer or cellphone. Find a comfortable table or desk to sit at. Don't study on your bed.
Get to Work
Deal with the hardest work first. You have the most energy and focus when you begin. Later, when you're tired, you can do simpler things.
Keep moving ahead. Don't spend too much time on a difficult problem because this can mess up your homework plan. If you need to, ask your parents or a classmate for help.
Take breaks. You can't focus well if you're tired. Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good idea for most people.
Get It Ready to Go
When your homework is done, put it in your school bag. There's nothing worse than having a completed assignment (作业) that you can't find the next morning.
