Best practice guidelines on homework give a broad indication of the type of activities and how much time pupils of different ages might reasonably be expected to spend on homework.
Early Years – Approximately 15 minutes per evening + Reading
Years 1 and 2 – Approximately 30 minutes per evening + Reading
Years 3 and 4 – Approximately 40 minutes per evening + Reading
Years 5 and 6 – Approximately 60 minutes per evening + Reading
Our teachers will always plan homework carefully alongside the work the children do at school and will always make sure that all activities are appropriate for individual children.
However, homework will not always be written work. For younger children, it will largely be reading with parents or informal games to practice mathematical skills. For older children, homework may include reading, preparing a presentation to the class, finding out information, making something, trying out a simple scientific experiment or even cooking.
A detailed instruction sheet should be given as a guide to do research work. A sample picture could be included as well.
Generally, at Rosebay Schools, we are very keen for parents to support and help children with their homework. There may be times when we will want to see what your children can do without support. It is also important, particularly as they get older, for your children to become increasingly independent in their learning. If you are unsure about what your role should be, kindly discuss it with your child’s class or specialist teacher.
The purpose of homework is to foster the development and ability of each student for independent study, and to reinforce skills learned in the classroom setting. Thus, homework should be made enjoyable for every child and should build their independence as learners.
The amount of time needed for completion of homework will differ depending on each child’s study habits, background, matter, and personal standards.
Because of our diverse student population, homework assignments often need to be differentiated to accommodate each student’s needs. When properly monitored, homework fosters development of independence, self-discipline, and responsibility, and extends the learning of pupils in the skills and content of instruction.
Homework is an integral part of the learning process and presents opportunities for:
Teachers are responsible for:
Explaining how homework will be incorporated into the pupils’ grade will be communicated to parents and students at the beginning of the school year as part of the overall Continuous Assessment Plan.
Pupils are responsible for:
Parents are responsible for:
Because all homework are meaningful and assigned with a clear purpose in mind, emphasis is placed on timely completion of homework, projects, or assignments. This builds responsibility and confidence in the pupil and ensures that the pupil is mastering the material.
If a student does not complete the homework or if it is done improperly or carelessly, the teacher is permitted to use a number of strategies to ensure completion, including student conferencing, withdrawal of play-time, parent contact, parent conferences, etc.
Head of School
Mrs Gbemisola Irede-Daniels
Rosebay Schools
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