HOMEWORK

Homework may consist of some or all of the following:

Literacy activities may be talking, listening, reading or writing. Numeracy activities may be number work, problem solving or practical maths. There may also be research or topic activities. Homework may be issued on a daily basis by the class teacher, but this should not be considered as the norm.

Parents/Guardians are the greatest assets in homework. They are there when the tasks are being completed and through taking an interest in their children’s work they prove to their children that homework is worthwhile and a very important part of the learning process.

Homework should:

* be enjoyable and provide children with no real difficulties
* be extensions of school work
* help make parents/guardians aware of their child’s progress in learning
* sometimes involve parents and/or other members of the family
* reflect standards of work acceptable in class
* encourage children to take a pride in the presentation of their work