4  Homework Helper

Homework serves many purposes. One purpose of homework is to provide the students with additional practice of previously taught skills and knowledge. This also increases the time students engage in learning. Another purpose is to help both the parent, and the teacher, monitor student progress and diagnose problems, which increases communication between parents and the school. Homework also increases the students' personal responsibility and accountability which will facilitate their success the rest of their lives..

   Parents: Be sure to sign or initial the agenda each night!

Math: Students have math homework every evening except Friday! Following classroom instruction,  side A is completed in class. Students are to complete side B independently for homework, along with fact practice.

Reading: Your fourth grader should be reading a minimum of 20 minutes per night. Record those minutes in the agenda to earn the reward!

Science/Social Studies: Your child is encouraged to bring home their textbook nightly to re-read, and/or  pre-read new units and chapters. Unit tests are posted on our classroom board at least 2 weeks prior to testing.

ELA: As you are aware, the students are given weekly spelling tests  on Fridays. They are encouraged to study these words, as well as the challenge words. Thank you in advance for your help and encouragement! Be sure to visit our ELA link, as well as the Spelling and Vocabulary link.

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