Families are an important part of homework. Research has shown that students do better in school when parents are involved in their child’s education. A positive attitude toward homework will be very beneficial for your child. The amount of time a student spends on homework depends on the student’s needs, age and grade, subject, tests and project due dates.
Teachers follow the suggested guidelines of 5 to 10 minutes per grade per night as a general rule. At times this may vary from individual to individual, or at various times within a school year. Parents who are concerned that their children are regularly spending more time than in the chart below should contact the teacher to discuss the situation.
| Grade | Most Evenings (Excluding Friday and Weekends) |
|---|---|
| JK-Grade 1 | 5-10 minutes per night including home reading to a maximum of 30 minutes per week. |
| Grade 2-3 | 5-30 minutes per night including home reading to a maximum of 60 minutes per week. |
| Grade 4-6 | 20-60 minutes per night to a maximum of 180 minutes per week by grade 6. |
Updated on Thursday, May 03, 2018.