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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]4th year parent here -- please remember and remind your DC that homework is graded for completion, not for perfection/correctness. Homework is used as a practice, so you know what you don't know and can learn it before the test. [/quote]

This is totally true for math, and essential to understand.  Because as long as you make an effort on each problem, you can learn what you don't know before the weekly test.  HUGE MISTAKE to spend too much time on problem sets.  Also remember that each test allows for a mastery defense as well so you can keep your head above water.

If your kids are good at math, try to get them to knock off at least two problem sets in advance over the weekend.  That is what we did initially, and actually now we start over the summer.  But my spouse understands math.

Our children learned more in 5th and 6th grade than I thought they were capable of.  Not sure I would have been able to do it.  And by 8th they have all taken the equivalent of one year of high school bio, physics, and chem.  Definitely would not have been able to do that.  But stay organized and stay on top of their work with them initially.  No last minute "oh shit I forgot."  They place a huge responsibility on kids, so ease it a bit for them initially.

But they go easy in Latin, music has no homework, and while visiting museums for the art class every GP can be a pain if you forget about it until the last minute, it really turned out to be quite interesting and fun.

THE KEY is not to fall behind.  And if you are absent, work hard to catch up immediately.  They will email the homework buddies - if you do not have another child there.  But falling behind due to procrastination or absences is the WORST.  On homework, again, ALL homework, the key is just to get it done and keep moving.  Keep moving.

And remember, unless your child is in Algebra I, it is not cumulative and there are NO COMPS in 5th grade.
But most of the teachers really mean what they say about late work etc.  No wiggle room or negotiation.
It is a steep learning curve, but most kids get the hang of it.  And if they love learning, they will love BASIS.
And by the end of the year you and they will both be amazed and proud of what they managed to accomplish/[/quote]

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