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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why is a kindergartner assigned homework to begin with???
--an FCPS principal [/quote]

To get them in a good habit and pattern of behavior.  I think there should be more, not less to supplement learning at school as schools are now teaching to pass tests and not teaching the foundation/basics.  I don't care if my k. can do a word problem.  I care that they know their addition and subtraction and are reading well.[/quote]

Just so you know, your post makes no sense. Those who "teach to the test" are really just about making sure kids ONLY have basic knowledge and skills. What's missing is the development of students as critical thinkers and problem solvers. Things like word problems actually get at that. And it's interesting that you don't care about your kid solving a word problem, but only want them knowing their addition and subtraction facts (I won't even address how that is not a standard anywhere for a kindergartener.) You don't your kid to be able to think and reason, but instead to recite some facts and crunch numbers.

Five year olds have plenty of time to learn good study habits. Homework is not necessary at that age.
http://www.thecaseagainsthomework.com
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tag/the-case-against-homework
http://www.alfiekohn.org/books/hm.htm
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