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and details of what teachers want are more complex.

But even if you can solve your child’s homework problems, educators say not to. It’s better to help kids become self-motivated and solve their own problems.

When your child has trouble with homework, ask questions like these:

• Do you have the directions? Do you need to reread them?

• Do you understand what you’re supposed to do?

• Did you read the background material?

• Is there other information you need to complete the work?

• Do you need a calculator, compass, atlas or other tool?

• Do you understand all the words or terms?

• Do you need to review material that preceded this?

• Did you miss a class where instructions were given?

• Should you call a classmate?

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