The Power of Three
To achieve success, three key people must work well together:
- the student
- the teacher
- the parent/carer
The Power of Three is the most important ingredient of success at school.
Students should:
- Bring their student learning planner every day
- Keep a careful note of what is required and when it is due
- Plan ahead
- Make time to do homework carefully and well – take advantage of any study opportunities offered in school
- Look for help well when stuck or frustrated
- Make sure that completed homework is handed in on or before the date due
Teachers should:
- Set homework which is at the right level
- Be aware of other pressures and responsibilities students may have
- Present homework tasks appropriately
- Allow sufficient time for all students to record the task in their student learning planner
- Be realistic about deadlines
- Check on homework done and give feedback
- Give recognition and reward for effort and work well done
Parents/carers should:
- Check the student learning planner on a regular basis
- Ensure that students are making their best effort to complete homework
- Talk with students about what is being learned and sign the planner once a week
- Listen to worries and complaints and be patient
- Get in touch with the school if there are concerns