Homework
Homework is both important and necessary. Homework done regularly throughout secondary school can be equivalent to an additional year of study.
Use the weekly diary to keep a check on what you have to do and by when it must be completed. Write down your homework in this planner and this will help you organise your work and time. Try to do your homework at the same time each day in a quiet place where you are free from distraction. Make use of the homework club which is on every night after school.
You are likely to achieve more by working regularly for relatively short periods (say 30 minutes with a short break half way through) than in a single long session when your concentration will lapse. Above all, plan ahead to make the best use of time and do not leave projects, coursework or homework until the last minute.
Presentation
Presentation of work is always important. Careless presentation will create a bad impression on your reader who may be distracted from what you have to say.
Many readers will make judgements about your general ability and even your attitude, if the presentation of your work appears to be careless.
- Do not allow your books to be decorated with stickers or graffiti. Always head written work with a title and the date
- Try to draft your work then check for content, organisation and accuracy.
- Rework as necessary, then write-up neatly
- Take care with layout making proper use of margins and indented paragraphs. Write in blue or black ball point and only use colour when this is necessary to aid presentation
- Proof-read all work for spelling, punctuation and grammar. Do not hope for the best - make sure your work is correct otherwise your marks and grades will suffer in all subjects
