Timing of Math

For the last few years teachers have been told to increase literacy scores.  In doing so the majority of the class time as been dedicated to reading and writing.  Today I was in a classroom and in the 6 hour day 35 minutes were used on Math.  I understand that Math may need less time than reading but not just a half hour.  If we want our students to understand the importance of math maybe we would show them by spending time on it.