The staff at Maraekakaho School have spent considerable time discussing Home Learning, its purpose and what it should look like at MKK.
Purpose of Home Learning
- Reinforce learning from school.
- Practice new skills.
- To develop self management skills
- Preparation for High School
- Communication between Home & School
- Sharing time for kids and parents
What will Home Learning consist of?
This may alter per week and per class but in general you can expect a combination of :
- Daiy reading
- Basic facts
- Numeracy & Maintenance of previous material
- Word Study / Spelling & Vocabulary
- General Knowledge
- Discussion with parents
How long will Home Learning take?
This will vary, but will generally increase as your child progresses through the school. The times below are a guide - they are of concentrated effort.
- Year 1 & 2 - upto 10 minutes per night
- Year 3 & 4 - upto 20 minutes per night
- Year 5 & 6 - upto 30 minutes per night
- Year 7 & 8 - upto 40 minutes per night
Sometimes, in the senior school, there will be extended Home Learning tasks that may take a week or two. This requires self management & time management skills from the students. If it is left until the last night, it will take longer than 40 minutes.
