Hi there,
yes, I know it is a controversial issue that has been discussed before, but I still hope this thread does not end up in abuse, because what I am dying to know really is how much homework other (your ) children get.
Of course I speak to mums in real life and the amount spent on homework depends a lot on the individual childs abilities as well but would love to know if the tendency I suspect will be confirmed here.
From what I have heard so far, there seems to be a lot more homework in private schools than state schools, also more homework in state primaries at the top of the league tables than at lower performing ones.
So please, please, do join in.
Maybe just answering the questions in a short style, then give any thoughts/comments - but no abuse at the bottom of your message.
- private or state?
- Class year
- How often does your child get homework (e.g. every day, every other day, once a week)?
4a) which subjects and what type of homework?
4b) reading as specific homework?
4c) spellings?
5a) How many minutes or hours does your child spend on homework a) per day b) per week (whatever applicable or easier to answer).
5b) How much is your child supposed to read to you? Average mins per day/reading books per week (not counting any voluntary reading).
5c) How many spelling tests?
- Is there less or no homework at the start or towards the end of term or if there is a school event?
6a) Any holiday homework?
- Room for addional thoughts, comments, anything else you can think of, such as:
Do you think it is too much/too little/about right?
Did you have more/less/same amount of homework as a child?
Is it beneficial for your child or just a chore?
What happens if homework is not done?
Do you sit with your child and help? Do you do extra practice with your child on top of official homework (such as times tables, workbooks etc)?