As per school policy, fourth graders are expected to have between 45-60 minutes of homework each night. Nightly homework generally includes:
** 20 minutes of reading
** Math problems or
practice
** Periodic Science,
Social Studies, and Language Arts assignments
** Review for weekly
Spelling tests
In addition, every fourth
grade teacher also assigns periodic (monthly) Book Reports or outside reading
projects.
How to Help Your Child with Homework
** Clarify directions when
needed.
** Help with an example problem.
** Establish a consistent
homework routine for all children in your family.
** Check over homework for
neatness and completeness.
** Monitor your child for
excessive frustration.
** Stay in contact with the
teacher!!