How much time should my child spend doing homework?
The Penn-Trafford School District has homework guidelines which are outlined in the teacher information packet sent home with students. The math curriculum follows this same format. The guidelines state that children should expect homework 4 evenings per week. Use the following formula as a general rule for time spent on homework: Child’s grade level X 10 minutes = Total minutes spent on homework per night For example, a fifth grader should expect 45 to 55 minutes of homework, 4 nights per week. It is recognized that the rate of speed for completing assignments is dependent on work habits. This policy is approved by the Penn-Trafford School Board. For additional information on homework help, see the web sites listed at the conclusion of this information. What is the purpose of the Math Lab? The math lab is designed to reinforce information received in class. Sometimes a different approach or additional practice with a new concept or skill helps a student to understand a concept more th
