Most primary schools now set some form of homework for most children. At the lower end of the primary age range, it might be basic reading practice at home or finding out about a certain subject. Higher up the primary age range, (1)...... will probably involve learning spellings and times tables for a test each week, or doing research on a certain topic. Most schools now provide their (2)..........with a homework diary so that the parents can be certain what homework their child has been given that week. Usually, this is checked and signed by the class (3)....... The parents should be informed at the beginning of the school year just how much time their child should be spending on their homework. Obviously if the homework (4)..... causing anxiety and stress it would be a good idea to clarify with the class teacher what it is your child should be doing and how long this should be taking him/her. More and more schools are starting homework clubs (5)...... the children can stay behind once normal school has finished.