Be supportive of your grandchild and if there is a cause for concern, work with the teacher to find a solution to the problem.
Education in Queensland
HOMEWORK
Homework provides opportunities for students to consolidate what they learn in the classroom, to develop a pattern for lifelong learning and to involve family members.
The Queensland Government has developed a policy for state schools that sets out guidelines for homework, including the amount of time students should spend on homework each week. Each school will use the guidelines to develop its own homework policy in consultation with the school community.
The policy recommends the following maximum homework hours over a week:
- In the Prep Year, generally students will not be set homework.
- Years 1-3: Could be up to but generally not more than 1 hour per week.
- Years 4-5: Could be up to but generally not more than 2-3 hours per week.
- Years 6-7: Could be up to but generally not more than 3-4 hours per week.
- Years 8-9: Could be up to but generally not more than 5 hours per week.
For students in Years 10-12, the amount of time devoted to homework and independent study will vary according to the student’s learning needs and individual program of learning, determined through their Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan.
Tips to help your grandchild with their homework:
- Read to them, talk with them and involve them in tasks at home including shopping, playing games and physical activity
- Help them to complete tasks by discussing key questions or directing them to resources
- Encourage them to organise their time and take responsibility for their learning
- Encourage them to read and to take an interest in current events
- Help them to balance the amount of time spent completing homework, watching television, playing computer games, playing sport and engaging in other recreational activities
- Contact the teacher and discuss any concerns.
