Both parents and teachers can help children to develop good study skills. Good students also know when to adjust their study methods when problems begin to occur. Now we will turn our attention to the classroom setting and specific policies that promote success. Homework is vital for all students, but research shows that it is even more important for low and medium ability students. Since more time focused on a topic results in greater learning, homework can affect the learning of all students.
Homework needs to be well planned to be effective.
It should relate directly to what is happening in the classroom and be treated as an integral part of instruction by the teacher. This means that teachers should take time to evaluate the assignments seriously and count the grade. Analytical assignments are more interesting than standard worksheets, encouraging students to think more deeply about the material. Just as time spent doing homework increases learning, time spent in class focused on instruction is a critical variable for student achievement. There are three signs of good classroom managers.