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Post by Peter Bennett on Sept 18, 2009 11:39:30 GMT -5
It seems like kids in some of Norwalk's elementary schools don't seem to get regular homework. Learning is built through repetition. Homework not only adds to this repetition, but serves as a tool for teachers see who understands what they have learned and who needs help.
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Post by Ganectagazoinc on Oct 2, 2009 8:22:09 GMT -5
I agree with the OP. Another problem I have though is that I'm never sure exactly what the homework is. I have two kids and both get an outline on Mondays of the homework for the week, yet as the week progresses, the actual homework never seems to match up with the outline. They get so much junk in their backpacks, including stuff from their before and after school program, that I'm often not sure what is homework and what isn't.
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Post by kbartron on Oct 14, 2009 7:46:58 GMT -5
My youngest started 6th grade this year. Two years ago, when he was in 4th grade, our elementary PTO complained about the lack of homework to the principal. We had a meeting with representatives from the central office. As parents we viewed homework as not only necessary practice, but a communication link for parents to see what their child was doing, and how well. The administration upheld the decision for less homework (in particular for math, because it was a new program).
This is not consistent throughout the grades. The transition to middle school can be dramatic for many children because of the huge amount (up to 20 mins. per class) of homework that is required. I agree that this is a real problem at the elementary level.
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Post by Debby on Oct 20, 2009 5:54:08 GMT -5
West Rocks Middle School does a terrific job of putting all the homework for the day online so parents and students can see exactly what is to be done for each class every night. This has helped my 6th grader tremendously as he adjusts to middle school.
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