Homework tips
Homework is part of the school experience but it need not be a struggle. Our collection of resources will help you support your child in establishing good homework habits as part of their learning journey.
Developing organisational skills is a necessary (and often slow) part of growing up - so here's a handy template you can use with your children over and over again.
What skills will be tested when students in Year 3, 5, 7 or 9 sit their NAPLAN tests this May?
Confused by school jargon like KLAs, COLAs, HSIE and learning stages? Here's a glossary to help.
Lots of chocolate, last-minute cramming, avoiding the hard questions ... there is a better way for kids to study for their English exams.
Rather than worrying about an essay for weeks, suggest to your child to read through these 10 points, get in some early preparation and have the self-belief that they can do it.
Suggest to your child to try these simple ideas during their next test to take the pressure off.
Just like adults, kids cope much better if they can manage their time and their environment wisely.
When kids copy, or plagiarise, someone else's original work and pass it off as their own, they're cheating. Serious consequences can follow.
Homework in Kindergarten is all about helping your child to read, problem solve and most importantly, play.
If you're considering using a tutor, you need to know how to get the best service for you and your child.
Effective research involves more than just finding any information on the topic of study.
AUDIO: Listen to Australia's domestic goddess Shannon Lush chat with James O'Loghlin on creating a well-oiled household.
VIDEO: Watch teachers talk about how parents can help kids keep on top of primary school homework and assignments.
Kids need to be aware of hidden agendas and outdated information on websites.
VIDEO: Teachers talk about how parents can help their teen manage the study load and stress when they're preparing for the HSC.
Help create the right studying conditions for your child in the lead up to exams and know the warning signs if it's all getting too much.
Education and development experts give their best ideas on helping girls excel at school.
Education and development experts give their best ideas on helping boys to excel at school.
Guide your child to do their own homework with just a little bit of help from you using these tried and tested questions.
Guide your child in their creative writing homework using these tried and tested questions.
Many kids find study difficult or boring, but you can help make it more rewarding by using the following ideas.
As the HSC approaches, here's how to help your whole family survive the challenges of Year 12.
Essential tips for getting organised and staying on top of homework and study
AUDIO: Listen to psychologist Anne Hollonds chat with James O’Loghlin on what to do when the dog eats the homework.
AUDIO: Listen to homework and motivation expert Associate Professor Richard Walker chat with James O’Loghlin on the secret to your child’s learning.
