Homework

__Midd____le School Homework__ The homework expectations in the Middle School are outlined below. Your child should be spending no more than 20 to 30minutes in an evening on homework. The purpose of homework is to allow your child to practise work learnt at school,work on such skills as time management, good study skills, independence and self management. Although we outline the expectations below, we understand that sometimes it is not always possible to meet the requirements. We expect that parents will support their child in completing their homework to the best of their ability.

__Reading:__ Please encourage your child to do a little reading each night. This should be from the reading book sent home from the teacher (this should be the priority), a book at home, a library book or any other media that your child is interested in reading. If your child brings a book home from school from their reading group, __please ensure that it is returned the next day.__ We often spend a few days on a book and need the book at school to complete activities. Other activities such as reading to each other, to siblings or listening to a parent model good reading are also acceptable reading tasks.

__Maths:__ Basic facts are an important aspect of maths, however, they are not the only aspect. We encourage students to work on a set of 10 basic facts that are at their level. These facts may be chosen from the provided lists or from tests that come home. If your child prefers, they may do maths activities on one of the school endorsed websites such as Studyladder or Mathletics. If on occasion your child would rather do maths problems or practise what they have been learning in class, please allow them to teach you their new skill. Mathletics tasks are set each week. These tasks should be completed before Friday.

__ Spelling: __ This term each child is bringing home 5 words selected from their spelling list. They should show different ways that they can learn each word. These particular strategies are glued into their homework books.

__Oral Language:__ There is a set oral language programme that each class uses. Your child is expected to share one day per week on the assigned topic. Please remind your child of their sharing day and assist them to be prepared.

Occasionally your child may come home with work that was not completed during class time. Please ensure that your child completes this work and that the books/work are sent back to school the next day.

Each week the homework notes are shared with all students on their google docs account as well as in their homework book. Basic facts are also shared with students each Friday after their test on a Wednesday.

We look forward to a successful and cooperative working relationship when it comes to homework and support from home. Should you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact your child's teacher.

Middle School Team

Hello Room 7 students,

Please remember that when you are doing your homework online (or in your Homework Book), you need to have the correct date and week number on your homework - both on the title at the top and on the actual homework.

For your Reading, please be sure to let me know how long you have been reading for and what book you have read.

For your Maths, be sure that you are practising basic facts that are appropriate for your skill level. Use the facts on your basic facts tests that you have got incorrect. You can also do activities on Studyladder or Wikispaces for your homework - just write it down and let me know.

Literacy and Numeracy activities are updated on Studyladder. Please make sure you complete these.

Ms Brown