Mill Park Primary School Homework Expectations – 2025
At Mill Park Primary, we value homework as a way to reinforce learning and build study habits.
English Homework
Years P-2:
- Reading: Students will complete phonics work as well as reading two decodable texts across the week.
- Daily Practice: Reading every day builds confidence and skills.
- Parent Guide for Home Reading: Decodable Reader Guide
- UFLI Sound Wall: Chart
- Intermediate Word Work: Digital Resource
- Beginner Word Work: Digital Resource
Years 3-6:
- Reading Goal: Read for 15 minutes, four times a week.
- Why Read? Reading strengthens brain development and vocabulary.
- Book Choice: Students pick books suited to their level and interests.
Mathematics Homework
Students in Years 1-6 will complete one (A3) sheet of Maths Homework weekly.
Maths Instructions:
- Complete one column of questions daily (4x per week).
- Answer up to 20 questions per day.
- Use a 10-minute timer to support fluency and accuracy.
- Return completed sheets every Friday.
- Try independently, but parents can help if needed.
- Teachers can adjust difficulty if necessary.