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Top 10 reasons why Homework is important:

1. It improves thinking and memory

2. It helps to develop positive study skills and habits that will benefit throughout life

3. It helps to manage time effectively

4. It encourages independence

5. Homework teaches your child to take responsibility for his or her work

6. It allows your child to review and practice what has been covered in class

7. Homework develops skills like learning to use resources, such as libraries, reference materials, and computer Web sites to find information

8. It allows your child to extend learning by applying skills to new situations

9. Homework helps parents learn more about what their child is learning in school

10. It allows parents to talk to their child and encourage their enthusiasm for learning

At RRMA we know how important homework is and each Department will set homework according to the level, ability and needs of each class. Homework should always be recorded in the homework planners and parents should sign this on a weekly basis to signal that they have supported the learning going on in the home.