Guidelines at Berkley Normal Middle School indicate that students should have 20+ minutes of homework at least three times a week.
In Room 7, homework will consist of 15+ minutes of reading (student choice - including using the EPIC website), learning spelling words and practising basic facts. These are all activities students can do on their own without parent input although parent input would be great. Every Friday students will be tested on the words they have learnt before progressing onto the next list.
We recommend the use of basic facts grids (6x6) where the students can self select numbers, time how long it takes to complete and check using a calculator or by using a helpful family member! Students could also use IXL (online Mathematics revision) that they all have access to.
In addition there will occasionally be some work that needs finishing off from class.
We believe that it is important for students to have a wide range of interests, with many of these taking place after school. Should these activities get in the way of completing homework, just include a note in the student's Agenda book.
Please make sure that parents / caregivers sign the Agenda book each night.
There will be NO homework expected over the weekend - that is family time!In Room 7
In Room 7, homework will consist of 15+ minutes of reading (student choice - including using the EPIC website), learning spelling words and practising basic facts. These are all activities students can do on their own without parent input although parent input would be great. Every Friday students will be tested on the words they have learnt before progressing onto the next list.
We recommend the use of basic facts grids (6x6) where the students can self select numbers, time how long it takes to complete and check using a calculator or by using a helpful family member! Students could also use IXL (online Mathematics revision) that they all have access to.
In addition there will occasionally be some work that needs finishing off from class.
We believe that it is important for students to have a wide range of interests, with many of these taking place after school. Should these activities get in the way of completing homework, just include a note in the student's Agenda book.
Please make sure that parents / caregivers sign the Agenda book each night.
There will be NO homework expected over the weekend - that is family time!In Room 7