At this age you really should be sitting with her to do her homework. It is usually not until about Year 5 that they can really be expected to sit and work on their own at home. This way you will also be able to tell if she is having difficulty with the actual understanding of the work, or just easily distracted or bored, or just plain lazy. Yes there are children who are lazy with their school work no matter how bright they are.

If it is an understanding issue, talk with the teacher and implement some learning strategies.
If it is distraction or boredom, talk with the teacher about possibly more challenging work, or possibly make homework over a few nights and shorten the length of time you are working together. You don't have to sit for 1 hour and do homework even tho it is easier to just get it done. You may have to have 3 x 20 min sessions.
If it is laziness, find an interesting way to engage her or be really strict on doing homework.

If it is completely out of control see the teacher about having no homework.

Hi,

Have you spoken to her class teacher?  Maybe the homework is too easy therefore so boring for your daughter that she can't see the point of it.  Kids should gain something out of doing homework and not just do it because it needs to be done.

At this age I would not be using consequences as homework maybe something relatively new to her and is something that does require time and time mangement.  If i were you I would use a reward system rather than consequences.  if consequences are used then homework is going to be viewed as something negative when in fact it can be fun and a great way for the two of you to discuss what is being done at school. 

Some kids have a naturally short attention span so if you think your daughter does break her homework times up (break in between) therefore she is not starring at a book, or writing, reading etc for long periods of time. 

I think it is great that she wants to hang out with the family.  I am a teacher and a firm believer of minimal homework (only think kids should be reading, spelling and tasks around the home which is a huge learning experience), however sometimes as teachers we have no choice but to set it as that is what the school requires you to do.  Why not make up a checklist together of the things that she needs to get completed.  if those things are completed or you feel she has given it all she has got (even if she didn't complete it) then maybe she can choose something to do with the family ie play a game, go for a walk, go to the park, etc

I wish you the best of luck!

Tania 

Hmmm, my neice has this problem, sort of.  She has horrible grammer and writting skills and does not like to read.  She constantly watches tv so that is her big intrest.  I have tried to talk to my SIL about it cause she wants me to help as I am the only one in the family with excellent English grammer.  They are spanish speaking...Anyway, something to think about is if she is having a hard time understanding the material.  Does the teacher take the time to go over it slowly or is it quick and then onto the next thing?  Also, do you sit down with her and try to explain it in different ways?  Some children learn better by seeing it, others by acting it out, others by physical demonstration...tactile.  Also, does she do the hardest things first or the easiet thing first?  If she does math, lets say, first and it's hard for her, she may get frustrated, and then not want to do the rest.  Also, does she come straight home just to do home work, or is she allowed to take a break?  I can give you a more indepth idea if you wish, just mintimail me as there can be many reasons as to why it's a struggle...A big thing though is to ask her why she finds it so unpleasing...It could be something as simple as not understanding it fully, to not maybe being able to see the board and then not understanding what the teachers says since she can't read what is done on the board...But please minti mail me if you wish to discuss this more and I can do my best to help you.