Homework

The purpose of homework is:

• to develop the ability to work independently;
• to improve learning;
• to consolidate skills and knowledge;
• to research new information;
• to involve parents in student learning.

At Key Stage 3, homework will involve:

• shorter tasks linked to the lesson, eg completing some written work, using SAM learning, memorising key words and spellings, or learning material to be presented in a subsequent lesson;
• researching new material in books or on the internet;
• more extended writing or an extended project;
• practising reading or other skills.

Homework tasks at Key Stage 3 tend to be shorter weekly tasks in many subjects.  As students progress through Key Stage 3 they will be trained to manage more extended pieces of work over a longer timespan.  In some subjects, particularly those that have one lesson a week, homework will be set only when appropriate.

At Key Stage 4, homework will involve:

• writing coursework assignments;
• re-drafting coursework assignments;
• rehearsing conversations, presentations, lines for a performance or oral examination;
• practising skills using websites like SAM Learning or completing a worksheet;
• practising examination questions;
• learning key facts by heart;
• researching and gathering evidence;
• completing tasks and catching up on missed work.

Homework tasks at Key Stage 4 often tend to be larger on-going pieces of work that may be allocated up to half a term for completion.  However, shorter weekly tasks may also be given.

More detail of the the homework scheduled for this term is to be found under the parent's tab.