You'll probably find out most information about your child's subjects through the homework given.
Homework can be a cause of stress between you and your child. Here are some ideas to help your child get through his homework with minimum fuss and maximum benefit:
Get ready - your child will need a break between school and homework, so give him a short time to relax and have something to eat and drink before he settles back to work.
Make room - homework takes concentration and quiet, so set up a special place for study.
It needs to be well lit, warm, not too noisy and have a table - work is often marked for neatness and a steady surface helps with writing and drawing. TV can be very distracting - he'll learn better if the TV is kept off during homework sessions.
Show your interest - he'll be encouraged by your attention, so long as you're not looking over his shoulder correcting his every move. Make homework rewarding - set up some treats for when homework is done. It could be an activity with you, having a friend round or some time on computer games.