Research
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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
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Students read nightly. Grade 1 10 Minutes; Grade 2-3 20 minutes; Grades 4-5 30 minutes
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Read alone, read with someone, read to someone, have someone read aloud to you or any combination of these.
Math Homework
Time Frame Per Grade Level (for assignments in addition to Reading)
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No specific time limits as time may vary according to task/student.
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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
Updated August 2017