Garnet ValleyElementary School

Research

• While overall homework at the elementary level has not shown a strong correlation to student achievement, it has been proven to help students with organization, responsibility, and preparation for middle school where there is a stronger link to positive achievement. Math homework has shown a correlation when the assignments include deeper learning and authentic tasks reflective of current learning.

Reading Homework

• Students read nightly. Grade 1 10 Minutes; Grade 2-3 20 minutes; Grades 4-5 30 minutes

• Read alone, read with someone, read to someone, have someone read aloud to you or any combination of these.

Math Homework

• Fewer, deeper problems

• Assigned in reflection of daily learning

• Connection between rote memorization and authentic learning

Time Frame Per Grade Level (for assignments in addition to Reading)

• No specific time limits as time may vary according to task/student.

• If student is attentive to task and not successful after ___ minutes, student should stop. Parent should write note to teacher indicating this. (Suggested time spans per night: Grade 1 10 minutes; Grades 2-3 15 minutes; Grades 4-5 20 minutes)

Communication

• Communication tool between teachers and parents

• Please contact your child’s teacher if s/he is struggling with homework or if you have questions about the assignment.

Updated August 2017