Homework
Homework is an important part of learning for students at Co-op Academy Walkden.
Why set homework?
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Homework helps to reinforce learning and develop good study habits and life skills;
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Homework improves student achievement;
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Homework allows parents and carers to be involved with their child’s learning;
Homework should meet at least one of these core principles:
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Embed knowledge (revision and self quizzing);
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Practice (redrafting or improving work);
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Extend (deepen existing knowledge);
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Apply (apply knowledge to extended writing or exam question);
Example homework activities:
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Self quizzing important vocabulary and concepts;
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Learning information on a knowledge organiser;
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Short or long answer questions or writing;
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Reading;
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Research for a specific task;
As a guide:
- Years 7 approximately 30-60 minutes in total (15-20 minutes per subject)
- Year 8 approximately 45-90 minutes in total (20-30 mins per subject);
- Year 9 approximately 60-120 minutes in total (30-45 mins per subject);
- Years 10 & 11 approximately 90-150 minutes in total (30-60 mins per subject).
Pupils should expect to get 2-3 pieces of homework a night. They should engage in self quizzing retrieval activities for each subject on a weekly basis.
Students should:
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Log in to Google classroom every day to check homework and catch up on missing work;
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Try their best with each piece of homework and complete it on time;
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Ask for help if they find homework difficult;
Parents/Carers can:
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Provide a quiet place for pupils to study;
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Talk to pupils about their homework;
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Encourage pupils to be organised and meet deadlines.
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