This booklet was suggested to the author by parents and grandparents who needed a handy,affordable
and simple guide to help them with homework problems when necessary.

It aims to make homework easier for both parents and children,by reminding them of the basic
information needed to tackle a variety of homework.

It has been made very compact (A5) so that it will fit into a school bag without too much weight and
will not take up valuable space at home.

It is not a textbook but a convenient, useful reference booklet to jog memories and improve the quality and quantity of homework completed.

The information and examples cover Government recommendations on the amount to be set.

Some tips and tricks for approaching homework to avoid problems before they occur.

Mathematical information that many parents will have forgotten,but if reminded of the
principles,would be able to help with homework.

Examples of how to set out problems,with suggestions for home-based learning of tables.

Basic information for English,including parts of speech,vocabulary and punctuation.

Key Stage common word lists to learn for reading,writing,spelling and understanding.

Science and Technology information;electrical symbols,physical science topics, food and growth.
Diagrams to complete for the anatomy of plants and humans.
Full details on the contents page.

Why Homework is important! Teachers are always involved in education and,because of their workload,sometimes forget it is not the same for all families. Some children cannot be bothered and are not encouraged to do homework, at home or in school. Common excuses: "I don't know how to start,We haven't done this in school" Homework, done regularly,can make a real difference to achievement in school as it is often related to real life problems. Homework is a compulsory part of education. Proper time should be allowed for homework.