题目内容：

Homework is a bridge that joins schools and parents. For teachers, homework is an effective way to provide additional instruction through practice. __1.__. Through it, parents can observe their children’s education and express a positive attitude towards their children’s education. As children grow older, homework and the amount of time engaged in homework increase in importance.

Through practice and participation in learning tasks, homework can improve children’s achievement. Thus, it would be expected that if homework were completed accurately, not only would children’s general knowledge and grades improve but they would also increase mastery of basic study skills. __2.__.

Homework can provide other benefits. When children bring an assignment（功课）home, gather and organize necessary materials to complete the assignment, return the assignment and receive a grade, they strengthen their sense of responsibility. _3.__. When completing homework, they will plan how long they should spend on one subject.

__4.__. When parents become involved in the homework that kids bring from school, they are given a chance to communicate with their kids on what is happening in their school lives. A lot can be learned by parents when they sit beside their kids as they do their homework.

Finally, although we often do not consider that homework serves a school administrative（管理的）role, it offers schools an opportunity to let parents know what their children are learning. __5.__. Homework can also fulfill an administrative role in helping schools achieve their overall job of improving students’ achievement.

For parents, homework serves as a window.

Meanwhile, they also improve their time management.

Reading, writing, spelling and mathematics are included.

Homework is actually a good way to improve family communication.

Thus, homework can play a role by keeping parents informed about class activities.