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Homework Guidance

Why do we set homework?

We set homework at Lambeth Academy for a number of reasons. These include:

To develop our students’ ability to study and learn independently
To develop our students’ ability to organise their time and priorities to complete work to deadlines
To reinforce learning from the lesson
To help prepare for future lessons
To extend the work and ideas of the lesson
In Year 10 and above, to prepare for controlled assessments
To allow teachers to assess the learning of students and to plan further lessons accordingly

What sort of activities might be set for homework?

The homework tasks that are set are very varied and may include:

an extended piece of writing
a project over several weeks
learning keywords or concepts
revising for a test
answering questions on a worksheet
brainstorming some ideas to prepare for the next lesson
researching a topic
discussing an issue with family and friends
redrafting and improving a piece of work or an assignment carried out previously
reading
producing a diagram, drawing or model
practising or rehearsing a skill
accessing websites on the internet e.g. ‘itslearning’ or ‘mymaths’.

How often is homework set?

We operate a 2 week timetable. Over the 2 week cycle you can expect to see the equivalent of the following:

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 4

Homework in ALL examined subjects at least once per 2 week cycle: English, Maths, Science, MFL, RE, Citizenship and your child’s option subjects

When is homework marked?

Homework will be collected on the day it is due in and marked and returned within 2 weeks

Who should I contact if I have a query about homework?

If you have questions about homework across several subjects, contact your child’s tutor.
If you have a question about homework in a particular subject, contact the subject leader.
Homework is now made available on the academy’s website.

(February 2012)