Homework Policy
Homework is seen as an integral part of learning in Geography. It will help each pupil to:
- strengthen the knowledge and the skills they have learned in class and so enhance their attainment in the subject
- extend their understanding of geographical ideas through further study and revision of class work
- investigate aspects of the wider world and develop their personal interests
- take more responsibility for their learning
All pupils are expected to consistently and regularly review their class work at home. The class teacher will also set specific homework activities to every year group, throughout each course. Pupils will note these and the deadlines in their Student Planner. Pupils should endeavour to meet these deadlines so that their teacher can give them appropriate feedback on their work and progress. These tasks will be appropriately differentiated to suit the abilities of the individual pupil and the level of course being sat.
Homework can take many forms e.g.
In S1
- making a treasure map and completing map exercises,
- keeping a weather record
- completing a farm investigation using IT where possible
In S2
- completing exercises e.g. about volcanoes and earthquakes
- completing an earthquake investigation using IT where possible
- researching a Japan project
In S3 - S6
- Completing worksheets and map exercises related to the topics being covered in class
- Completing exam style questions
- Revising for class assessments and exams e.g. using study books and websites such as
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/ www.scalloway.org.uk/
www.sac.ac.uk/learning/geography/
- Carrying out further research, some practical, for class investigations
- In S5 and S6, carrying out further reading from key books