I’m struggling with my homework - what should I do?
It's best to use a desk or table to do your homework rather than on your bed! You might end up nodding off!
Try to make sure you won't be distracted – fight the temptation to stick the TV on. It’ll be harder to do your work properly if your mind is only half on the job! Some people find playing music helps as well.
If you’re struggling with your homework talk to a teacher or see if your school runs an after school homework club.
If you don’t have a computer at home or can’t find anywhere quiet to work check out your local library. Hull Libraries offer free internet access to young people and each library has computers that can be used to write up your work and IT’S ALL FREE!!
Homework help
Libraries are a great place to find help with your homework. We have books on every topic and some reference books such as encyclopaedias.
You also have access to a number of online sources that we subscribe to. These services are available for free 24 hours a day from home, or from any library computer during normal opening hours. Just log onto the Hull City Council website, www.hullcc.gov.uk to gain access. All you need is your library membership number and PIN.
The on-line services include:
Websites that can help with homework
This BBC site has really cool activities and information to help you with loads of subjects. Follow the link and find the subject you want: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/
Check out the Homework Elephant website for hints and tips. If you have questions you can email them to the Agony Elephant! http://www.homeworkelephant.co.uk/subjects.shtml
The Channel 4 website has games for loads of subjects: http://www.channel4learning.net/index.html
S-Cool provides revison and careers advice for those studying GCSEs, A levels and AS levels.
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/default.asp
Topmarks has links to hundreds of websites that support the National Curriculum. Users can search by keyword, subject and age group.
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/
Active Revision
These revision aids to support KS3 maths are available at every library. This includes free use of a computer. Ask your library staff for more information.
Building Schools for the Future
Building Schools for the Future is a plan to use hundreds of millions of pounds to help improve Hull’s schools by making them more enjoyable places to go to.
So if you want a say in what these schools of the future could be like call (01482) 300 300 or text 07950 080909 or email bsf@hullcc.gov.uk.
