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Zip through Homework
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Why can't kids just sit down and do their homework?
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October 1, 2009
My question is how come kids just can't sit down and do their work right and not try to rush,and yeah sometimes you want to but you should think which is more important school work or playing all the time. I have two children and they are both in elementary school and I know that they want to go outside but I tell them you have to do homework first. Please email back.
Hope - USA
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It is only natural for children to want to play instead of doing their homework. You need to find the best time for them to do their homework. They probably need a little time after school to unwind with some playtime. But after that, you can pick a time for them to do the work. It could be after supper or maybe sometimes before they eat.
The best thing is to get them used to doing their homework at a specific time, with no interruptions from phone calls, television or friends. With elementary school children, it might be good to sit with them for a little time to help them get started.
It is worthwhile to try to find out from their teacher how much time is expected for the kids to work on their homework. This can give you a rule of thumb to know how long they need to study.
The main idea for "zipping through homework" is for the children to get the work done and not to doodle around with distractions. The reward for finishing the work is going out to play.
Best wishes with helping your children get good study habits.
Disagree with zipping through homework
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July 1, 2008
With all due respect, Mr. Kurtus, your advice to "zip through the homework" is ill advised.. In my 20 years as a tutor, the majority of students I have seen, rush through their homework causing untold damage in their later years.
Sheila - USA
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The point I am trying to make is that the students study effectively and efficiently. I certainly don't feel they should rush through their homework. The idea is that if they turn off the television, not spend time on the telephone and concentrate on their work, the time spent on homework will be drastically reduced. In that way, they can "zip" through it and yet have time for fun afterwards.
Note that in the article, I emphasize doing homework instead of skipping it. I emphasize working intensely and rapidly, instead of doodling and daydreaming. And I also encourage using special homework skills to increase their effectiveness.
But I appreciate your comments and concerns. Students that rush through their work are so anxious to finish that they are careless and do not really concentrate.
Best wishes in your tutoring. It provides a good service to help students improve their understanding and grades.
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