In each year group, children will receive English and Maths homework each week, and Science and Foundation Subject homework as and when appropriate.
In English, a variety of tasks will be set. These could include research tasks, modelling projects, spelling, grammar or punctuation exercises, reading tasks or finishing off class work. They will also be given a reading record and be expected to read every evening as part of their homework. Where appropriate, they may receive weekly spelling word lists to learn.
In KS2 Maths, homework may be a timed arithmetic test plus some topic work taught in recent lessons. It could also be some problem solving and reasoning worksheets. The children will have Maths homework in KS2 every week and they are encouraged to record this in their planners. In KS3 Maths, homework will be set online to be completed at home. Occasionally the children will have a written task to do. As KS3 topics are in units, this may not happen every week but children should check regularly online to see if homework has been set for them; this encourages them to become independent learners.
Science homework is set where relevant and is currently a mixture of tasks including learning keyword spellings/ symbols, research, completing a write up, producing a revision aid, watching Science videos (often on YouTube) or writing a plan for an investigation.
In other Foundation subjects, homework may be set as a project to be completed over a period of time or an individual task. These will not be set on a weekly basis, but as and when they are relevant to the topic area of study.
Any queries regarding homework should be addressed initially to Mrs McSparron.
Homework Timetable