If you’re a parent, you probably have an opinion when it comes to your child’s homework. Do you feel that they have too much work to do or has the amount of work children bring home decreased over the course of time? How much homework is too much, and is there ever a way of answering this question that satisfies every parent and educator?
Most children are naturally inquisitive and interested in learning new things. Unfortunately, this principle does not always apply when it comes to maths! Many children find the rote learning of mathematical tables and memorisation of mathematical formulas to be boring. It’s no wonder memorising an abstract mathematical rule is far less exciting than reading a story, playing music or learning more about history.