Your child's goal to achieving appropriate study skills:
1) To get the most our of any particular task.
2) Be responsible for their own learning.
3) To read, spell, and write.
4) Utilize math concepts, like time management skill for completing assignments.
5) Learning strategies for memorizing and retrieving information.
6) To be able to proofread and review work carefully prior to submission to teacher.
7) To motivate student learning.
Specific Strategies
*Schedule homework/home study on a regular basis with your child.
*Check your child's work and provide immediate feedback.
*Help him or her with corrections.
*Make homework a top priority.
*Provide necessary supplies and a quiet homework environment.
*Provide praise and positive support when homework is completed.
*Help return homework to class by the due date.
*Be aware of grade level and teacher standards for work and behavior.
*Be aware of the unit of study your child is involved in and check for understanding.
*Check to be sure your child's backpack and pocket folder is emptied daily.
*Provide a place in your home for all papers that require parental attention.
*Encourage your child to place homework and other items in the backpack to return to school.
*Organize a space for your child with good lighting and materials for completing work.
*Minimize interruptions.
*Encourage and praise your child to stay on task and complete work.
*When appropriate, encourage your child to work independently on activities.
*Set rules of conduct during study time.
*Contact your child's teacher if problems arise when completing homework.
*Check your child's work before it is placed in the backpack.
*Attend school functions and parent conferences.
*If possible, arrange with your child's teacher to spend time in the classroom environment.
*Increase your child's level of home responsibilities when appropriate.
*Make learning a priority in your home!
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