Of all the aspects of day-to-day school life, the one that causes the most aggravation and unpleasantness for children, their teachers, and their parents is homework. But the one aspect that could add the most value to children’s school experience, to their approach to learning, to their achievements in the classroom, and to their success beyond school as independent, resilient, and resourceful life-long learners, is homework . . . done well. This book, drawn from genuine classroom experience that really makes a positive difference, is full of tips and ideas to help make the move to children taking responsibility for their own work.
Mark Creasy: Mark Creasy is a dedicated father and teacher at an Independent School. His contemporary and down-to-earth style of teaching has allowed him to view learning as a tool, not a rule, to ensure that his pupils are given the right to an education that suits their needs maximizing their potential and future success.