Synopses & Reviews
Everyone knows the usual homework drill: pupils take a worksheet home, fill it in, and return it to the teacher to be marked and recorded. With the government suggesting that by years 5 and 6 children should get 30 minutes of homework every evening, national tests to prepare for in year 6 and a sea of homework books with nothing but worksheets in them, it's no wonder that time-pressured teachers see their homework options as somewhat limited.
The Active Homework series offers teachers an all-round solution to this problem. Rather than being a set of worksheets that pupils have to 'fill in' and teachers have to 'mark and record', it's a suite of activities, aligned to the national curriculum subject and topic areas, that children can do and discuss at home. Their discussions can be with a parent (or anyone else at home). If they want to, parents can comment or feedback to the teacher by using the evaluation slip provided. Teachers can reinforce learning during follow-up discussions in the classroom.
The activities will foster active and collaborative learning in pupils, are easy and quick for teachers to manage and, importantly, invite parents or other family members to get involved with the child's learning.
Many of the activities are illustrated to increase appeal to pupils. All the activities are photocopiable and each includes:
- a learning aim a short description of the activity with questions to think about and/or discuss
- a note about materials needed (these will be everyday household items)
- an optional evaluation/feedback section for the parent.
Everyone involved with homework will benefit from this refreshing approach. Pupils will be engaged with and encouraged to share their own learning. Parents will feel involved and valued. Teachers and schools will feel confident that they are covering the curriculum and helping their pupils become more independent learners.
Synopsis
Maths Homework for Key Stage 2 is a unique resource for busy teachers ? a selection of ?pencil-free?, hands-on activities that teachers can use as extension activities or give to pupils as homework to do with members of their family or friends. Each of the activities encourages the pupils to learn through discussion and through practical activities utilising everyday resources.
Each activity is quick and easy for pupils and teachers to manage, and includes:
- a learning aim
- full, clear instructions and discussion points
- tasks to develop collaboration and partnership between pupils, parents and teachers
- photocopiable resources.
A refreshing approach for teachers and pupils, these activities will foster enthusiasm for learning and inspire pupils' interest in Maths.