1. Why Homework matters

2. It leads to better overall learning
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

3. It teaches 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 future classes
It helps you to 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

4. It allows you to extend learning by applying skills to new situations
It helps you child integrate learning by applying many different skills to a single task, such as book reports or science projects
It helps parents learn more about what you are learning in school
It sparks your enthusiasm
Homework matters!

5. Homework 3 Ps: Preparation Practice Project