Homework

The benefits of homework are:

• Reinforcement of skills and strategies learned in class.
• Independent practise can lead to mastery of material.
• It teaches children to be responsible for their work.
• It teaches organisational and time management skills.

A Parent’s Role In Homework

• Be involved, but don’t complete the homework for your child.
• Set a designated place at home for your student to work.  Supply paper, pencils, a ruler and other material needed.
• Help your child establish a homework routine.
• Encourage your child to do their best.

Homework Description

• A reading routine needs to be maintained at home.
• Children will be expected to complete a minimum of 15 minutes of reading daily.
• Your child should still read ALOUD to an adult and should be read to by an adult.
• In Year Three weekly tasks may involve preparation for a presentation, Mathletics tasks, Mathematics, Literacy and Wellbeing activities.
• If your child is putting in the effort and is still struggling, please bring the homework session to an end and send in a note or see your child’s teacher to explain the situation prior to the day it is due.