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Wouldn't it be great to be a mind reader? You could do some pretty amazing things with your new-found superpower, like knowing exactly what your teacher wants from your homework鈥 or what they're having for tea tonight鈥

But if you've not got a crystal ball, then you'll just have to watch our short video and then read our guide on what teachers want from you when you do your homework.

Our Homework Helpline heroes are comedians Louise Young, Inel Tomlinson, and actor Lenny Rush 鈥 happy to help!

Lenny Rush, Louise Young and Inel Tomlinson on or near a maroon sofa in front of a yellow wall. There are cushions on the sofa including one with a smiling chimpanzee on it. Lenny is looking angry and pointing at Louise and Inel who are looking at Lenny with confusion on their faces.

What teachers want 鈥 what they really, really want.

Whaddaya know?!

Teachers want to know what you know, not what someone else knows, so don't hand in work that isn't your own! Be careful when using the internet or books that you don鈥檛 directly copy any work that isn鈥檛 yours. Seeking help is fine, but use it to make your work better, rather than letting others do it for you or copying a friend. Also, make sure you use your own words to explain things, rather than the words someone else has used before you.

Don't be late!

Teachers want your homework to be handed in on time, so they can look at how the class is doing, and plan how to help you. They also want to be able to read what you've written, so make sure your work is as neat as you can get it, that your presentation is good, and that your homework has your name on it! Speak to your teacher if you're finding it difficult to get work in on time.

Do as much as required

Your teacher won鈥檛 want you to spend all night on a task that should take you half an hour, but they do want you to spend that half hour on it, if that鈥檚 the time that鈥檚 needed to make sure it鈥檚 done well. If you have spent a good amount of time on it, and you鈥檙e still struggling, then draw a line and stop. You could perhaps leave a note to your teacher at the end of the homework to let them know you didn鈥檛 just give up easily.

Tell them:

  • What you鈥檝e done
  • How long you鈥檝e spent on your homework
  • Where you'd got to when you stopped.
Lenny Rush, Louise Young and Inel Tomlinson on or near a maroon sofa in front of a yellow wall. There are cushions on the sofa including one with a smiling chimpanzee on it. Lenny is looking angry and pointing at Louise and Inel who are looking at Lenny with confusion on their faces.
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If you need support

You should always tell someone about the things you鈥檙e worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you鈥檙e doing.

If you鈥檙e in need of in-the-moment support you can contact , where you can speak to a counsellor. Their lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There are more links to helpful organisations on 大象传媒 Action Line.

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