Homework

HOMEWORK 

First Grade Homework: 

• AMIRA reading or ALEKS Adventure math

• Work on reading and spelling high frequency words

• Work on math fact mastery for addition and subtraction to ten

From the Student Handbook:

Homework can fulfill both an academic and life skill purpose by: 

* Reinforcing classroom learning 

* Promoting individual responsibility, initiative, and motivation 

* Teaching organizational skills and time management 

Focus areas for Homework assignments: 

Literacy: (phonics, sight words, fluency, comprehension, written language) Reading or any of its components may be assigned as homework. The benefits of reading cannot be overstated. Independent reading by a child or being read to at home are activities that are encouraged by Houghton School staff. These promote an enjoyment of reading, increase vocabulary development, improve comprehension and numerous other reading skills. 

Math: (number sense, basic concepts, math facts) 

Science and Social Studies: Unit topics vary by grade. Both subjects may incorporate both reading and writing. Unit projects can be over a period of one to four weeks and may warrant parental assistance. 

Children in Grades 1-4 Homework may be assigned that follows the Houghton School’s “Rule of Ten.” Listed below are the time guidelines teachers will follow for nightly homework assignments: 

Grade One 10 minutes