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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No homework, at least in elementary school, is in line with contemporary education research and best practices.[/quote]

[b]I substitute in FCPS and the general classes are full of kids that can’t do basic math. If these kids were given 5-10 minutes of math homework a night, the problem would be solved.[/b]

Even if we just had kids drilling each other with flash cards for 10 minutes it would help. Get rid of morning meeting and do that. 
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+1 million.

But it's not just the kids who can't do math. My very math-y kid struggles to do problems quickly because of the lack of practice on the basics. She understands every single concept, but she hasn't done it until it's automatic. If she tries to go quickly (say, for a test), she messes up something simple. I'm convinced a few speed drills along the way and a nightly math worksheet from 4th-6th would have helped. [/quote]

It’s never too late. You can print them free off the Internet.[/quote]

Can you hear yourself?  This is what school is for, teaching the 3 Rs.  [/quote]

But what if it’s not being taught? Do you give up as well? Or do you try to help your child? [/quote]

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