Sometimes the real issue with homework is that the student feels overwhelmed. The student looks at all the work, instead of working out a way to break it down into easy parts. Start to train your child on how to pace the homework - how to break it down into managable portions. This may mean getting rid of the easy work first so it gets done, and then tackling the harder or more time consuming work after. In doing this, the easy quick work does not suffer if your child bogs down on the harder work.
Encourage your son/daughter to take small breaks (15 minutes) between assignments. This might mean having a snack, relaxing or taking a short walk. This is called "bringing down the effective filter". Your child can now come back fresh, ready to tackle the next assignment. If an assignment takes longer than an hour, a short break might be a good idea after the first hour. The goal is to keep the student fresh and ready to learn.
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