While your parents may have complained about the weight of being a student back then, today's students have a lot more homework to do than they used to. Doing homework does not need to be a burden on the mind. Learn how to plan a schedule for homework, do homework effectively, and how to find help with homework so you don't stress about it. What are you waiting for, check out the first step to find out how.
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Part 1 of 4: Getting Started with Homework
Step 1. Make sure you have what you need before you start
It can be very annoying if you have to find a ruler or a compass in the middle of doing your geometry homework, and it will be difficult to refocus on the homework after searching for about 30 minutes. If you have planned this in advance, you will know what you need to do the assignment and prepare it on your desk before starting to work.
When you start doing your homework, try not to stop until it's time for you to take a break. If you want a drink, prepare it before you start doing your homework. Also urinate before starting and make sure you can do your homework without stopping halfway until break time
Step 2. Get rid of distractions when you do your homework
Turn off your cell phone, stay away from the computer, and make the room as quiet as possible. Doing homework without other activities you do can make it easier for you to complete homework, because your mind can't do many tasks at the same time.
- Most students will do their homework while watching television, listening to the radio, or playing Facebook. Actually, it will be more fun to do this activity after you finish your homework, and you can finish your homework faster if you focus on doing your homework without doing anything else.
- Check your cell phone or your social networks during breaks, but not during homework. Use this as a trigger for your enthusiasm to do homework, not as an excuse to stop in the middle.
Step 3. Concentrate on doing one task at a time
Complete each of your tasks to the end and cross them off your to-do list before working on other tasks. It's usually better to finish one task to the end, so you don't have to rethink the completed task and move on to another. When you do one task, don't have to think about the tasks that will come so that you can focus more on doing it. You can also ask for help from close friends or family.
If you encounter a question that is very difficult and takes a lot of time, you can work on another problem first. But make sure you still have time to go back to the problem to solve it
Step 4. Rest every hour
Determine how much rest time you need. Make sure you know when you need to get back to work after a break. Don't give yourself too long a break! You could be doing something else and not want to go back to your job!
- Try the method that suits you. Some people prefer to do their homework right after they get home from school in order to finish it as quickly as possible, although it might be best if you take an hour of rest before going straight to your homework after school.
- Although doing homework right after you get home from school seems better, there is a chance that you will have difficulty doing it because your mind is tired after studying at school. It will weigh on your mind to think about solutions to difficult problems for more than 45 minutes. Take a break and do your work once your mind is refreshed.
Step 5. Get back to work right away after a break
Don't let your break time get longer. It will be difficult for you to return to work after resting for a long time, but make the break as your trigger to do your job well.
The first 15 minutes after you take a break is the most effective time to do the task, because your mind is fresh and ready to work. Take a break and return to your work with a refreshed mind
Step 6. Make a reason for completing your assignment
Reward yourself when you've done your homework, like watching your favorite show, or playing a long time. Make a reward for something you can't do during your study break, so you'll be more enthusiastic about completing your assignments.
If you're having trouble staying focused, ask a parent, sibling, or friend to help you stay focused. Give them your phone to avoid the temptation to check your phone, or give them your favorite game so you can't play until you finish your homework. When you have finished your homework, show them and get your stuff back. Make it so you can't cheat
Step 7. Don't be too hasty in finishing your homework
Even if you are tempted to finish your homework quickly to get your reward, do it slowly and do it effectively. It will be in vain if you do your homework if the answers you write down are all wrong. Do your homework slowly so you can do it right.
You can make the time you spend doing homework more effective by asking the person you leave your favorite things to check on your work. If you know that you won't get your item back if you answer your homework incorrectly, you won't be in a rush to get it done
Step 8. Check your work again when you're done
When you have answered the last question, don't immediately close your book and put it in your bag. Take a break and then re-examine your homework with a fresh mind. Correcting spelling, spelling, and other mistakes can make your homework more perfect. If you don't want to go through all of your work, you can also check it for a few minutes, to make sure you're doing it right.
Part 2 of 4: Planning your homework
Step 1. Write a list of homework you have to do
You should have a special page in your notebook where you can write a list of homework that you have to do, so that it is easy to find and practical. Some people use a daily agenda or calendar to do this, while others prefer to use a regular notebook. Use the method that suits you better and write your list of PRs in the same place.
- It's common and common to write a summary of the math problems you have to do in the first line of your notebook or write down the page numbers of the readings in your English book, but try to rewrite this information in your homework list so that you remember.
- Write in full about the assigned task. It's a good idea to include the deadline for submissions, the page numbers of your textbook, and additional instructions from your teacher into your daily agenda. This will help you in planning your PR work.
Step 2. Make sure you understand the assignment given
Understanding your homework questions before doing them is very important so you know what you have to learn before working on them. When you get your math homework, skim through all the problems given, finding the one that's more difficult. When you get a reading assignment, estimate how long it will take you, how difficult the reading task will be, and whether you will need to answer questions from the reading.
Doing homework doesn't have to wait for you to get home. Try to look and do some questions as soon as your teacher gives them, so you have a chance to ask your teacher before you leave school
Step 3. Create a comfortable atmosphere for doing homework
Do your homework in a calm and uninterrupted atmosphere, where you can spend your time doing homework comfortably. Whether it's in your home or elsewhere, a quiet atmosphere is great for doing homework. You can also prepare snacks and drinks just in case.
- In your home, the study table in your bedroom is a suitable place. You can close your bedroom door to avoid distractions. For some, this can make you lose focus. You can switch from doing your homework to playing on your computer, guitar, and other stuff you have in your room. Another better way is to do your homework at the dining table or living room, where your mom can monitor you doing your homework to stay focused. That way you can get your homework done faster without any distractions or temptations.
- In public places, the library is a suitable place to study and do homework. In all libraries, there are regulations that require the people present to be calm and free from distractions at home. School libraries usually stay open even after school, so you can finish your homework before heading home. Some schools also provide a place to study for students that you can also use to do homework.
- Try a different place. Studying in the same place over and over again can make you bored and complicate your work. Some research shows that a varied learning environment can make your mind more active, because your brain will process new information. You will more easily remember your school subject matter if you try to study in a variety of places.
Step 4. Do the most important tasks first
When you are ready to do your homework, determine the most important tasks to do and put them on your list at the top so you have enough time to complete them. Do this if you have a lot of assignments or some of your assignments don't have to be collected on the same day. By prioritizing some tasks to do first, you can clearly divide your time in doing homework.
- Try doing the most difficult homework first. Don't you like doing math homework? Or do you feel that doing English homework is more difficult? Start doing homework that is more difficult and takes a lot of time to complete, then do homework that you can do easily.
- Try to do the most urgent homework. If you have 20 math homework to do tomorrow and 20 page homework to do before Friday, do your math homework first to finish on time. Prioritize homework that must be collected the next day.
- Try to do assignments that have a higher score. If you have a math homework that is difficult, but will only add a little to your final grade, and a final assignment that has a large value that must be done and presented the day after tomorrow, prioritize your final project over math homework to do. Do the task that has a higher value first.
Step 5. Make a daily schedule
There are only a few hours in a day. Give a specific time to do each of your homework, paying attention to how long it takes to do your homework and the time you have at night. Take enough time for you to do your homework and your daily activities.
- Set an alarm or timer to keep you focused. The less time you spend daydreaming and checking your phone's text messages, the faster you can finish your homework. If you think you can finish your homework in 30 minutes, set a timer and focus on your homework for 30 minutes. If you still haven't finished after 30 minutes, give yourself a few more minutes. Do this like an exercise.
- Take note of how long you usually spend doing certain tasks. If you normally spend 45 minutes doing your math homework, set aside 45 minutes for the next homework each day. If you start to spend more than an hour, take a break and do something else so you don't get tired.
- Take a 10-minute break every time you do your homework for 50 minutes. Resting while studying is very important to rest your mind, or you will not be able to study well. You are not a robot!
Part 3 of 4: Finding Free Time
Step 1. Start doing your homework from now on
It's much easier to make excuses for not doing your homework. But if you find it difficult to finish your homework and take the time to do your homework every day, your reasoning becomes an obstacle. Force yourself to take the time so you can do your homework.
- Do you need to watch television or play computer to rest your mind? It's a lot easier to do your homework and finish it right away when you remember the lessons you learned in class. Waiting a few hours to do your homework means you have to relearn what was taught in school. Do it while you can remember.
- If you get 3 days to do your assignment, don't wait until day 3 to finish everything. Install your tasks so that you get more time. Just because you have plenty of time before submitting assignments, doesn't mean you shouldn't start working on them now. Do your job from now on. Try getting up earlier or going to bed later to work on it. But don't get too tired.
Step 2. Use the time you are on the bus to do your homework
You may be surprised at how much hidden free time you can use effectively. The time you spend on the bus on the way home from school you can use to do some of your homework, or at least you can start figuring out how to do it when you get home.
- If you must read a textbook for your homework, read it while on the bus. Use earbuds to mute the distracting noises around you and start reading.
- The atmosphere on the bus can be disturbing, or vice versa. You can ask your friends on the bus to cooperate with each other and complete tasks faster. Work with your friends to solve math problems. It's not cheating if everyone is working with each other and no one is just cheating on answers. You can also make new friends when you do your homework on the bus.
Step 3. Do your homework during your free time in class
Sometimes, the transition time between classes is quite long, around 10 minutes. If you can move to the next class quickly without chatting with your friends, you can do your homework in that time. Imagine if you could finish your homework at school without having to take it home.
Don't rely on this transition time to get your homework done. Doing homework in a hurry 5 minutes before being submitted to your teacher will only make you look bad in front of the teacher. And also you can not re-check the results of your work. By doing homework in a hurry you can make a lot of mistakes
Step 4. Do your homework when you have free time at school
If you have 1 hour before gym class, you can use that time to play or you can use it to do your homework. Don't make excuses like you don't have time to work if you spend your time waiting for something. Use your time wisely and you will have no trouble finding time to do your homework.
Do your homework while you are waiting for an invite, waiting for your sister to play, or waiting for your friends to come play. Make the most of your time
Part 4 of 4: Seeking Help with Homework
Step 1. Ask your teacher about a difficult homework problem
The best help for doing homework comes from the teacher who gives the homework. If you have difficulty in doing assignments and you spend a lot of time on one question, don't feel stressed. It's better if you leave the question if you still can't find the answer and ask your teacher for help the next day.
- Asking for help with your homework doesn't mean you're stupid and can't follow the subject. All teachers really appreciate students who do homework seriously, until the student has to ask the teacher about homework.
- Asking for help is not the same as complaining about the difficulty of your homework or making excuses. Spending 10 minutes working on your math problems and leaving most of the questions blank just because they're difficult and then telling your teacher isn't going to help you. If the questions given are difficult, go to your teacher for help.
Step 2. Take tutoring or additional tutoring at school
Many schools have tutoring or additional tutoring for students who need help with their homework. It helps a lot if you have someone who can check your work and keep you doing your homework diligently.
- If your school does not have additional tutoring, you can try several educational institutions that can help you. The Sylvan Learning Center and other institutions have out-of-school hours that you can adjust to help you with your homework and assignments at school, while communities like the YMCA, or public libraries also have tutoring you can join.
- Getting help doesn't mean you can't do your homework. Many school students take additional tutoring to help them, just to ensure that they have the time and motivation to complete schoolwork. It's so hard being a student! Don't be shy about asking for help. Imagine if you were afraid to ask for something! You won't be able to order food in restaurants, shops and other places!
Step 3. Do homework with your friends
Find friends who are close enough to you and do homework together. Help each other by doing homework at the same time so you can do it honestly with each other.
Make sure your group study time doesn't become cheating. Sharing tasks in doing homework and copying answers in the end is also cheating, but discussing questions and finding answers to these questions is not cheating, as long as you do it yourself
Step 4. Ask your parents
Ask your parents, older siblings, or family members if you find difficulties with homework. They've all been in the same position as you, even if it's been a long time. Having someone you can talk to can sometimes help you, though not necessarily they can help you with your homework.
- Some parents don't really know how to help you with your homework, so they end up doing your homework right away. Try to stay honest. Asking for help doesn't mean asking your parents to do your homework for you.
- As with older family members, they have their own way of answering your homework questions, and may say that the way your school is taught is wrong. Always use the way your teacher taught you at school to answer homework questions, and ask for some other ways you can finish your homework.
Tips
- If one day you don't go to school, you should call your friend to borrow a note and ask for the assignment given that day.
- Make sure your study area is bright, quiet, and comfortable. This will make it easier for you to do your homework.
- Don't get stressed out by homework, but don't be too relaxed. Stress makes things more difficult, so remember to take deep breaths and relax.
- Go to bed early, sleep well, and eat healthy food. This will help you to be more focused, and make you less tired. Many teens need 9 or 10 hours to sleep, so don't go to bed at 3 in the morning, and think 4 hours of sleep is enough.
- Take notes in class and be active in class. You will learn more, and your notes can help you later on.
- Marking some words is also a good strategy, so you can understand the lesson better.
- Get up early on the weekends. Your concentration is full in the morning, and if you start doing your homework at 6 or 7 in the morning, you will be finished before noon, and you can use the rest of the time for other activities.
- If you find a similar problem, you can skip it partially to work on a more challenging problem. If you need lots of practice questions, do lots of similar questions. Sometimes this method can help you remember the exam.
- Always start with difficult questions to easy questions. Make sure there are no distractions that can distract you.
- Lock your door to prevent your sibling from disturbing you while doing your homework. It can also reduce noise.
Warning
- Don't accidentally leave your homework at school and say you forgot to take it home, because this method won't work! Your teacher will tell you that you should remember or that you should do it at lunch or before class. Forgetting to do your homework will make you look irresponsible, which is no excuse for not doing it. And your teacher will likely do more homework for you! Do your PR.
- Don't say "I did it, but I forgot to bring it" if you didn't. If you have a problem, you can't ask for help.
