Anonymous
10/09/2025 14:20
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:AAP 6th grader
Average of 1 paragraph writing, some reading, and ~20 math problems per night. It seems like a decently large amount (the math alone takes 45 minutes and he’s strong and quick) so I’m not sure if he’s not using class time appropriately or if this really is intended to all be homework. Several emails to the teachers have gotten no response :/
A kid strong in math is not taking 45 minutes to complete 20 math problems in 6th grade. Is he in Algebra? If that is left over from school he is either goofing off in class or over his head in the class.
Yes, algebra.
Last night was 20 multistep equations (distributive property, variables on both sides) requiring all work shown, then plugging in solutions to verifying them. 1 minute to write down the steps to solve and 1 minute to write down the steps to check doesn't seem too ridiculous to make it 2 minutes per problem IMO.
The night before was 42 (!!) 2-step equations with the same thing.
I agree with you if he isn't using class time wisely that is an issue, but he claims papers are handed out as they leave the rotation to go to language arts, that they aren't given time to do it at school. Teacher has not replied to any emails to validate that story.
He is being taught and graded based on work that is meant for kids 2-3 years older than he is who have already had some experience with greater expectations in MS. The MS day is different than the ES day, they have block scheduling and advisory every other day to do some of their work, so he got a lot done during that time period. I can see an ES class not having time to let the kids work on the problems at school because of shorter class periods.
It is your call to keep him in that class or move him back to AAP 6th grade math, where he probably won't have 45 minutes of homework. I doubt that the work load will decrease.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 13:48
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
My 2nd grader has to read for 20 minutes a day but otherwise no homework. I'd like to buy some books or materials we can work on together at home for 15 minutes or so a few days a week. Any recs?
Anonymous
10/09/2025 13:40
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
AAP 4th grader does math homework at school, I've never seen it. He does language arts homework at home, it takes maybe 10 minutes. Grammar, proofreading, and comprehension. Read 30 minutes a night.
1st grader has a packet given Monday due Friday. Skip counting and writing some words a few times. It doesn’t take much time but I'd rather use that time to supplement more challenging items on my own. Then there is the reading log that's supposed to be filled out after reading each book, but she reads a lot and after going through several logs already, I think we're going to skip filling those out.
1st grader has a packet given Monday due Friday. Skip counting and writing some words a few times. It doesn’t take much time but I'd rather use that time to supplement more challenging items on my own. Then there is the reading log that's supposed to be filled out after reading each book, but she reads a lot and after going through several logs already, I think we're going to skip filling those out.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 13:18
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
My 4th grader gets one worksheet a day - usually math, sometimes social studies. It takes her 15-20 minutes. No change from last year.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 12:56
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:AAP 6th grader
Average of 1 paragraph writing, some reading, and ~20 math problems per night. It seems like a decently large amount (the math alone takes 45 minutes and he’s strong and quick) so I’m not sure if he’s not using class time appropriately or if this really is intended to all be homework. Several emails to the teachers have gotten no response :/
A kid strong in math is not taking 45 minutes to complete 20 math problems in 6th grade. Is he in Algebra? If that is left over from school he is either goofing off in class or over his head in the class.
Yes, algebra.
Last night was 20 multistep equations (distributive property, variables on both sides) requiring all work shown, then plugging in solutions to verifying them. 1 minute to write down the steps to solve and 1 minute to write down the steps to check doesn't seem too ridiculous to make it 2 minutes per problem IMO.
The night before was 42 (!!) 2-step equations with the same thing.
I agree with you if he isn't using class time wisely that is an issue, but he claims papers are handed out as they leave the rotation to go to language arts, that they aren't given time to do it at school. Teacher has not replied to any emails to validate that story.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 12:41
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I give homework 2-3 times a week and always on mid week days off and my class typically scores 20% higher or more on math tests than the rest of the county. My class is more than half language learners as well. The students love getting homework. Gets them off their iPads for 20 minutes.
lol. Bull.
You’re right, I should’ve said they beg me for homework.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 08:10
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
The return of some homework is to be applauded. Homework is how diligent economically challenged kids get enough practice.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 07:33
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
Anonymous wrote:AAP 6th grader
Average of 1 paragraph writing, some reading, and ~20 math problems per night. It seems like a decently large amount (the math alone takes 45 minutes and he’s strong and quick) so I’m not sure if he’s not using class time appropriately or if this really is intended to all be homework. Several emails to the teachers have gotten no response :/
A kid strong in math is not taking 45 minutes to complete 20 math problems in 6th grade. Is he in Algebra? If that is left over from school he is either goofing off in class or over his head in the class.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 07:20
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
Anonymous wrote:I give homework 2-3 times a week and always on mid week days off and my class typically scores 20% higher or more on math tests than the rest of the county. My class is more than half language learners as well. The students love getting homework. Gets them off their iPads for 20 minutes.
lol. Bull.
Anonymous
10/08/2025 22:22
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
I give homework 2-3 times a week and always on mid week days off and my class typically scores 20% higher or more on math tests than the rest of the county. My class is more than half language learners as well. The students love getting homework. Gets them off their iPads for 20 minutes.
Anonymous
10/08/2025 21:44
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
AAP 6th grader
Average of 1 paragraph writing, some reading, and ~20 math problems per night. It seems like a decently large amount (the math alone takes 45 minutes and he’s strong and quick) so I’m not sure if he’s not using class time appropriately or if this really is intended to all be homework. Several emails to the teachers have gotten no response :/
Average of 1 paragraph writing, some reading, and ~20 math problems per night. It seems like a decently large amount (the math alone takes 45 minutes and he’s strong and quick) so I’m not sure if he’s not using class time appropriately or if this really is intended to all be homework. Several emails to the teachers have gotten no response :/
Anonymous
10/08/2025 21:37
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
A few math problems and they are supposed to read 20 minutes a night. 4th grade advanced math.
K homework is a small assignment they do in their notebook, like “write the letter Bb five times and then draw a picture of something that starts with B.”
K homework is a small assignment they do in their notebook, like “write the letter Bb five times and then draw a picture of something that starts with B.”
Anonymous
10/08/2025 20:49
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
Aap 5th grader. Its a packet given on monday to be returned on friday. Includes a few worksheets or instructions for projects. It takes maybe 45 minutes total.
Anonymous
10/08/2025 20:30
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
I teach at an elementary school in region 4.
Homework is optional and isn’t graded for those who choose to complete it.
“Read your someone else or yourself for 20 minutes” “math fact fluency games” “would you rather” writing prompts
Homework is optional and isn’t graded for those who choose to complete it.
“Read your someone else or yourself for 20 minutes” “math fact fluency games” “would you rather” writing prompts
Anonymous
10/08/2025 20:22
Subject: FCPS hw in elementary
I heard it’s back even in elementary? What’s it like for your child? (List grade, aap vs non aap, pyramid or school)