Anonymous wrote:Homework doesn't need to be the mindless repetitive worksheets that MCPS is so proud of handing out to kids and calling it deeper learning. Ugh.

Homework could be projects. Homework could include stretch goals where kids are encouraged to go beyond the base requirement. Homework could be used to have kids read and try out new concepts before they are introduced in class. This would enhance group discussion and activities.

These are good ideas IF you believe in homework, a lot of educators don't believe in homework.
Or they think that homework is useless in the lower grades.
I don't think MCPS is calling the homework deeper learning.
You are confusing the homework with the classwork and curriculum.
Homework is just that, some extra practice that, in a lot of the classrooms, is considered optional and is not even being graded.
If you want additional work for your kid, you may have to come up with it yourself.

^^^I'm summarizing the PP, not expressing my own opinion.

Anonymous wrote:Homework doesn't need to be the mindless repetitive worksheets that MCPS is so proud of handing out to kids and calling it deeper learning. Ugh.

Homework could be projects. Homework could include stretch goals where kids are encouraged to go beyond the base requirement. Homework could be used to have kids read and try out new concepts before they are introduced in class. This would enhance group discussion and activities.

Homework could be more stuff for parents to do (or not do).

Homework doesn't need to be the mindless repetitive worksheets that MCPS is so proud of handing out to kids and calling it deeper learning. Ugh.

Homework could be projects. Homework could include stretch goals where kids are encouraged to go beyond the base requirement. Homework could be used to have kids read and try out new concepts before they are introduced in class. This would enhance group discussion and activities.

Anonymous wrote:The thing I don't get is how it's so different from school to school.

Different administrations have different philosophies.
Homework us not agreed upon necessary among educators .

The thing I don't get is how it's so different from school to school.

Tiger Parent here (or whatever you like to call it).

Truth be told, learning mostly happens at home. School serves as socialization in groups, and to reinforce and introduce academic concepts.

My children have time to get bored and be creative at home, but I also give them structured homework to keep them at the level I expect from them - which is not the one of MCPS.
That way, if we move back to our home country, they won't be at the bottom of the class

^^pp
Supplementing your kid's work is not being a helicopter.
It is being a parent.
No school is going to teach any kid everything.
Thank goodness for the library and the Internet and teaching our kids to want to look for more and enjoying it.

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Anonymous wrote:There seems to be such a vast difference in MCPS elem schools and homework and the new curriculum. We were told that there will be reading logs - 20 minutes each night and math logs. They said they won't be sending home worksheets. What are your kids doing?

reading 30 minutes a night

but NO HW other than that

We pulled her from private where she was overloaded with HW, which was IMO an extreme. But now, we've hit the other end of the spectrum.

What gives? I know you can twist the research around to support either side, but there is a thing as developing good work and study habits.

Ok then give your kid extra work to do.

not my job to do that
and a simplistic view of the situation - So thanks for nothing.

And I'm an educator . . .

Furthermore, while I can get my hands on the guides, there's not much there for math. So even if turn into helicopter parent and give her work, my way is not necessarily the 2.0 way.

No sarcasm intended but, if it is not your job to do it whose is it?
If you are in a school system that does not believe in homework but you do, then what do you do?
You do realize that a lot of educators do not believe in homework???
Perdonally, I think my kid needs the practice.
Last year, in our house "can do" was a "must do", regardless of what the teacher required.
I have had DC redo poorly done classwork.
I do all of this because it is my job.
I cannot expect a one size fits all school system to meet all of any child's needs, therefore I consider the school a partner with whom I work to give my kid a full education.

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Anonymous wrote:There seems to be such a vast difference in MCPS elem schools and homework and the new curriculum. We were told that there will be reading logs - 20 minutes each night and math logs. They said they won't be sending home worksheets. What are your kids doing?

reading 30 minutes a night

but NO HW other than that

We pulled her from private where she was overloaded with HW, which was IMO an extreme. But now, we've hit the other end of the spectrum.

What gives? I know you can twist the research around to support either side, but there is a thing as developing good work and study habits.

Ok then give your kid extra work to do.

not my job to do that
and a simplistic view of the situation - So thanks for nothing.

And I'm an educator . . .

Furthermore, while I can get my hands on the guides, there's not much there for math. So even if turn into helicopter parent and give her work, my way is not necessarily the 2.0 way.