Be sure you understand the assignment. When you settle down to do homework, (1)
. Having parked in front of the TV or in the kitchen may have worked when you were younger and your assignments didn't require as much skill and concentration. 2)
a room where you can get away from noise and distractions is the best place to get homework done. It's tempting to start with the easy stuff, but you'll have the most energy and focus when you begin, so it's best to use (3)
that are most challenging. If you get stuck on a problem, try to figure it out (4)
. Sometimes even though you're paying attention in class, certain subjects seem (5)
. Naturally, this makes you hate a class and everything to do with it. If

you need extra help, it’s important to know (6)
embarrassing about it. No one is expected to understand everything, and people have very different learning styles. The first place to turn for help is your teacher. If you're in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the same subject. You can also get some advice (7)
or get a tutor, either after school, on weekends, or in the evening. (8)
having a tutor is that it gives you the opportunity to ask questions directly and work at your own pace. Remember to take a 15-minute break every hour. Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you less productive. But if you're really concentrating, wait until it's a good time to stop. When you finish, be sure to put your homework safely (9)
– there's nothing worse than having a completed assignment that you can't find the next morning or that gets ruined by a careless (10)
. Now you're free to hang out.

A the advantage of
B pay attention where you do it

C this mental power on the subjects
D brother or sister

E from another student

F the particular homework

G now that you're older

H away in your backpack

I that there's nothing

J as best as you can

K especially if you are

L to make it less work

M too difficult