Homework Policy
- To allow pupils to improve upon items covered in classwork. Pupils may need to gain greater understanding of topics covered, become familiar with concepts, or need practice with layouts etc.
- To give teachers the opportunity to observe and assess pupils in relation to course work, follow up work or remedial help
- To encourage pupils to accept the need to organise learning and study outside the classroom
- To give parents the opportunity to observe their son or daughters progress in a subject.
Types Of Homework
Homework can take several forms but should reflect the type of materials used in a course and the stage reached in the course.
Homework may take the following forms:
- Formal written work
- Completion of Classwork
- Reporting/Investigating
- Preparation for Class Assessment
- Multiple Choice - Data Response Questions
- Use of appropriate Exam Papers
- Individual work for pupils
Homework - Teacher's Role
Core homework will be marked and where appropriate comments made to help pupils. If further work is needed a teacher will also make arrangements for this.
Teachers must be willing to explain the purpose of all homework given out and accept comments from pupils in relation to homework given.
If homework is not completed the class teacher should follow the procedure given in the staff handbook.
Homework Monitoring Policy
Based on the homework policy outlined above all members of the department will record all homework given out in their Teachers Planner.
The results of the homework undertaken and proof of homework will be available to the Principal Teacher who will undertake a review on a regular basis (one per term per subject).
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