Quick question about homework

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Permalink Reply by Jane St. Pierre on August 17, 2009 at 5:55am

As a former elementary teacher, I can say that most teachers in my school gave math homework nightly. There was also some type of Language Arts homework, such as a reading assignment from a book of the child's choice. At other times teachers might ask students to think about what they already knew or research something about topics in social studies or science.

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Permalink Reply by Aparna Vashisht on August 17, 2009 at 9:50am

As far as I recall, Math and English are 2 areas where my son got most work. Language was in the form of reading a few pages every night. Math was usually working on 2 pages. This was true from Grades K-3.

Grade 4-5, it expanded to music practice. Violin practice, yes, that was painful. :) He also got some social science, and science projects like building models.

I am a parent.

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Permalink Reply by Or-Tal Kiriati on August 17, 2009 at 10:37am

Hi Jane and Aparna, thanks for your replies. You both referred to social studies or social science which are topics I am not familiar with. What does these studies include? What type of homework is it?

Thanks again.

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Permalink Reply by Or-Tal Kiriati on August 23, 2009 at 1:36am

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Permalink Reply by Eve Heaton on August 23, 2009 at 10:48am

Our school really tries to limit homework. Here is what is typically given.

Reading - Read 20 minutes each night (some teachers require students to fill in a reading log and have parents sign)
Math - One worksheet that is part of our Everyday Math curriculum
Spelling - Study for spelling test (normally assigned Wednesday night)
Writing - Five sentences on any topic due Friday (we give time in class to complete if students are done their work)

Study for any tests as needed. There is no science or social studies homework given. I teach science and I might ask students to watch local weather during our weather unit and be willing to share any connections they see. During our animal unit I might give them a week plus weekend to watch one show about animals and be prepared to discuss.

Hope that helps!

Eve Heaton
Mossy Oaks Elementary School
www.mrsheatonsclass.com

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