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    #201780 09/23/14 12:44 PM
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    DS5 is in K, which is relatively academically "advanced" for our area.

    He can add and subtract three-digit numbers (and probably beyond). He understands the concept of multiplication, but he doesn’t have the multiplication table memorized.

    He has asked me multiple times why the school math homework is so easy. His math homework is mostly number printing, pick out the largest/smallest number from a bunch of numbers, etc.

    How important is it to mention to his teacher his ability?

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    Here maths homework is usually below their instructional level. There are, however unlikely to be many kids adding and subtracting 3 digit numbers. Is homework compulsory or could you just do something else.

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    His HW is compulsory.

    Not sure what, if anything, the teacher could/would do after knowing his ability.

    One advice I heard from last year teacher was -- stop teaching your kid advanced topics.

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    Well you could stop teaching advanced topics but it wouldn't really solve the problem because you probably only teach the topics to stop him dying of boredom.

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    Originally Posted by HelloBaby
    How important is it to mention to his teacher his ability?
    There's no reason not to. Just communicate with the teacher straightforwardly with the goal of getting them to get it.

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    An easy start would be to encouraging your DS to ask his teacher why his homework is so easy.

    Also, I find compulsory HW for a 5 year old somewhat amusing... what happens if you don't do it? Or turn in more difficult assignments instead?

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    Originally Posted by Expat Mama
    Also, I find compulsory HW for a 5 year old somewhat amusing... what happens if you don't do it? Or turn in more difficult assignments instead?

    If you miss so many HWs, the kid needs to stay after school and do HW then.

    Never thought about turning in more difficult assignments. [Light bulb going off...]

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    Originally Posted by HelloBaby
    Originally Posted by Expat Mama
    Also, I find compulsory HW for a 5 year old somewhat amusing... what happens if you don't do it? Or turn in more difficult assignments instead?

    If you miss so many HWs, the kid needs to stay after school and do HW then.
    Not without parental consent. I'd like to see their legal justification for kidnapping children!

    The idea of 5 year olds doing homework is asinine.


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    5 year olds basically get an after school detention if they don't turn in hw?!

    Wow

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