Why Homework / Revision / Self-Study is important:
- It improves your thinking and memory
- It helps you develop positive study skills and habits that will serve you well throughout life
- It encourages you to use time wisely
- It teaches you to work independently
- It encourages you to take responsibility for your work
- It allows you to review and practice what has been covered in class
- It helps you to get ready for the next day’s class
- It helps you learn to use resources, such as libraries, reference materials, and computer Web sites to find information
- It encourages you to explores subjects more fully than classroom time permits
- It allows you to extend learning by applying skills to new situations
- It helps you integrate learning by applying many different skills to a single task, such as book reviews or science investigations
- It helps your parents learn more about what you are learning in school
- It allows your parents to communicate with you about learning
- It encourages your parents to share their enthusiasm for learning with you
Successful homework leads to exam success