This week’s homework tip focuses on preparation and making a space where you can buckle down and get your homework done with the least amount of distractions.

The first step in creating a study center is to choose a place in your house that is quiet, bright and free of distraction. This study center should not be in the family or living room, or in any room that has a television or is a high traffic area for the rest of the family.

Creating a study center in your bedroom or kitchen may be the best place. You will need a desk and a chair and minimal resources including a dictionary, calculator, pencils, erasers and paper. Additionally, depending on your grade level, access to a computer or laptop is also a good idea.

Things to keep out of your study center are cell phones, games, televisions, food and any other distracting objects. You may want to add a clock or a timer and set goals for yourself – such as working on homework for one or two solid hours before getting up and moving from your study center.

Below is a great example of a good study center. Although there is sports equipment around, it is out of reach when you are sitting and shouldn’t provide too much of a distraction.

However, if creating a study center still isn't helping to improve your grades, the next step is to bring a tutor into the equation. If you haven't already done so, bring a computer or laptop into your study center and connect with a tutor live. This will provide an additional resource that can help you instantly from your study center.

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