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# Homework

### Homework is important because it enables students to:

1. Continue learning outside of the classroom
2. Consolidate newly acquired knowledge, revise prior learning and practise skills
3. Develop the self-discipline, perseverance and confidence to study independently
4. Involve parents/carers in their learning

### Homework takes two forms:

#### 1. Revision of knowledge

Students are given a hard copy of a knowledge organiser every half term. Every week in every subject, students  will be directed to learn specific parts of their knowledge organisers by heart. This learning is then tested as a ‘Do Now’ activity at the start of the next lesson. Students are also expected to continually revise previouslylearned knowledge. This is tested in end-of-term cumulative knowledge tests.

#### 2. Pre-planned homework tasks

Examples of useful homework tasks include:

- Pre-reading (‘flipped learning’)
- Extended writing
- Independent practice
- Practice exam questions
- Further reading

Homework tasks should be designed to take the following amount of time for students to complete each week:

| **KS3 are set:** | **KS4 are set:** | **KS5 are set:** |
|---|---|---|
| English, Maths & Science:  1 x 45 minutes Week A    Geography, History and MFL:  1 x 30 minutes Week B    All other subjects:  2 x 30 minutes Week 2 and Week 4 | English, Maths & Science:  1 piece set in Week A    All other subjects:  1 piece set Week B    \*During Mock Exams, only revision homework will be set | All subjects:  3 hours per week of homework     1-2 hours per week of Independent Study    \*During Mock Exams, only revision homework should be set |
| **\*\*Subjects with NEA or coursework elements are likely to set continuous work, including during periods of assessment.** |

\*During the two weeks prior to summative assessments, only revision homework should be set. During the Mock exam period, no homework should be set, apart from \*\*

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