Product Description

Overwhelmed by the daily demands that homework places on your child, your family...and you?

Homework Heroes can help. This user-friendly guide takes a unique approach to homework, addressing both the psychological and the practical issues involved in creating a successful, more positive homework experience for everyone.

The introduction, by nationally recognized learning specialist Priscilla L.Vail, M.A.T., addresses twenty important homework questions for you to consider, including:

* Do you and your child have a homework pact?
* Do your child's study skills and learning skills match the assigned tasks?
* Do your child's developmental and language levels match the assigned tasks?

Homework Heroes is also a quick reference tool that you can use to help explain important junior high math, English, science, and social studies concepts to your child. This instant review covers a variety of topics, including:

* Adding and subtracting polynomials
* The difference between a simile and a metaphor
* Characteristics of plant and animal cells
* The difference between gross national product and annual revenue

Also includes:

* Insight on how to help your child approach factual questions, essay questions, and long-term assignments
* "Homework Heroics" sidebars with activities to help your child build essential skills

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1972640 in Books
• Published on: 2001-12-18
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages