Friendscan often explain skills you may not understand so that you do. Sometimes even better than teachers, because the true test of understanding something is to explain it to someone else. Make sure your friend explains and does not just give answers because it only hurts you in the long run.
Study groups can be a good way to prepare for an upcoming test or special project. Keep the group to three or four friends that you know are going to really want to study. Ask each other questions about the material. Take turns explaining different parts of the study material to each other. The more you tell someone else about the work, the more you will remember.
Make sure you take good notes in class to use when doing homework. Compare the notes with your friends' notes. Each may have written something the other can use or understand better.
Search for after-school programs that offer homework help. The Boys and Girls Clubs offer such programs. Some schools even have an after-school program or tutoring session for homework help. Some churches and other organizations also offer homework help.
Look in the newspaper classified ads. Retired adults may advertise that they are willing to help students with homework at no charge. Do not just take this upon yourself. Make sure your parents are involved with the decision and know the person.
For-pay tutors are also an alternative.
Ask your teacher if he or she knows of homework assistance. Your teacher may know of someone who would work with you after school as you need help. Also, the teacher may know of programs that are offered in your city.
Go online and search for the term "homework help." I did and found several sites that give information for reports, examples of how to do math problems, and various other information....
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Author: Nora Scruggs