Disappointed Mum Shares Photo Of Son's Spelling Homework With Glaringly Obvious Mistakes

A mum tweeted a photo of her son's Year 6 spelling homework that featured misspelt words from the teacher.

Amanda, tweeting from @Pandamoanimum, shared the worksheet that had been glued into her son's exercise book asking pupils to spell six words.

Out of the six spellings the children were asked to learn, two of them were wrong: 'immediately' was spelt as 'immediateley' and 'sincerely' spelt as 'sincerley' .

"My son has spellings from school that they want him to learn," she tweeted. "I'm currently holding my head and sighing."

The tweet received nearly 2,000 retweets.

Twitter users soon picked up on the other wrongly-used words in the paragraph above the spellings - 'week' used instead of 'work' and 'you' instead of 'your'.

The note read: "For homework each week, I will be sending home six words from the recommended spelling test, which I will then pick up in class the following work [sic].

"Please try to help you [sic] child learn these as it will make a real difference."

One person commented: "Shocking, please tell me this isn't real."

Another tweeted: "This is appalling. There is no excuse."

Some Twitter users questioned whether the mum had faked the photo somehow.

In order to prove she hadn't, Amanda shared a photo of her son's exercise book and gave a bullet-point explanation.

She said: "I will be, of course, going into the school and questioning why something so littered with errors was sent home."

Amanda tweeted an update six hours after the original photo explaining that she had found a corrected spelling sheet in her son's bag.

She wrote: "Found this in son's bag. Assume errors realised and meant to stick this in instead. *shakes head again*."

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Parents Cliffs' Notes: The Best Homework Helpers For Kids

Create a good homework space(01 of09)

Many of us were used to doing our homework at the kitchen table while our parents cooked dinner, but kids can really benefit from having a quiet, separate space to do their homework, away from the distractions of the TV, electronic devices and siblings. This space should be inviting, free of clutter and stocked with all the supplies they’ll need to complete their work. Check out these tips for creating a great homework space. (credit:Getty Images)

The Internet can help!(02 of09)

To parents, the Internet seems like a huge, overwhelming mess of distractions, inappropriate content and, well, trouble for children. But when it comes to learning, there are so many great resources out there for kids that will help them get ahead at school while keeping them entertained and engaged. Sites like National Geographic Kids offer information that is fun and reliable. (credit:Getty Images)

Set a standard time(03 of09)

Kids thrive with routine, so make homework time a part of their everyday schedule by setting aside a certain timeframe each weekday for them to complete homework. Find a time that works for your family, such as after school but before dinner. If they don’t have any homework, don’t let them slack completely. Use this time productively -- ask them to get ahead on their reading list or play a learning-oriented game together. (credit:Getty Images)

Go over things together(04 of09)

If your child is feeling overwhelmed with homework, go over their assignments with them and help them prioritize and organize their assignments. Creating a to-do list for them might even be helpful. (credit:Getty Images)

But don’t be too available(05 of09)

Parenting Magazine suggests that as your child grows older, you spend less and less time with them on their homework. This teaches them to work through their own problems before they seek help. (credit:Getty Images)

When you do help them, lead by example(06 of09)

When your child has trouble finding a solution to a homework problem, resist the temptation to blurt out the answer. Instead, WebMD suggests you show your child the way to find the answer for him or herself using resources and information available. It’s just like that old “teach a man to fish” analogy -- you’re teaching your kids to be self-sufficient learners, and they’ll take that lesson with them throughout life. (credit:Getty Images)

Make it fun whenever possible(07 of09)

For most kids, sitting at a desk alone learning long-division sounds about as fun as letting their little sister yank on their hair while helping grandma clip her toenails. Try to find ways to make homework assignments more exciting, such as hosting a study group with your child’s friends, or making math problems into a game with food or toys. (credit:Getty Images)

Encourage them(08 of09)

Get to know what’s going on in your child’s school schedule -- ask them when the next test is, for instance -- and follow-up on things. Give them praise and encouragement when they need it, and help them understand what went wrong when they do poorly. Kids are much more likely to keep up with their schoolwork when they know you’re involved with their progress. (credit:Getty Images)

Ask for help if you need it(09 of09)

If your child isn’t doing well in school, don’t be afraid to ask teachers, other parents or even professionals for help. Maybe the solution is simple, such as needing new reading glasses, or maybe it’s something more complex. Don’t be afraid to reach out. (credit:Getty Images)

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