Homework can be set in an array of styles – as an extension of class work, completing assignment tasks, mini project, undertaking research activities or answering examination-style questions and revisiting gap topics.
Homework is set on a regular basis, generally weekly, in order to reinforce learning, to develop independent study skills and also prepare for lessons. The expected duration of homework increases from Year 7 through to Year 13 as follows:
Year 7 and 8 - 30 minutes per subject
Year 9 - 30-45 minutes per subject
Year 10 and 11 - 45 minutes – 1 hour per homework set
Year 12 and 13 - Minimum of 1 hour per homework set.
Homework should be:
Purposeful, meaningful and relevant to the curriculum Interesting, challenging and when appropriate open ended Assessed by teachers with feedback and support provided
Type of homework:
Practice exercises - Provide opportunities for students to apply new knowledge or to review, revise and reinforce newly acquired skills, such as: writing essays and other creative tasks Completing consolidation exercises Practising words/phrases learnt in a language other than English.
Reading for pleasure Extension assignments - Encourage students to pursue knowledge individually and imaginatively.
