Homework

We use homework at Orsett Heath Academy to consolidate learning already acquired in the classroom. Homework usually takes the form of low-stakes, online quizzes. This provides an opportunity for students to commit knowledge to long-term memory, as well as providing teachers with vital information about student learning.

KS3

Homework is compulsory for English, Maths, Science, Geography, History and MFL.

All homework is accessed via Google Classrooms.

Homework is timetabled, with the same submission day, allowing for consistency for all students.

Maths, English and Science homework is set weekly. Geography, History and MFL homework is set twice a half term. Students will always be given one week to complete homework.

Homework will be short, online tasks that will take no longer than 20 minutes and build on in-class learning through retrieval. Examples include Maths practice on Sparx Maths, reading practice on Sparx Reader and Science quizzing on Seneca.

Subjects are welcome to set additional homework to extend learning such as research or creative projects, but these are not compulsory.

KS4

In Year 10 and 11, homework is compulsory for all GCSE subjects.

All homework is accessed via Google Classrooms.

Core homework is timetabled, with the same submission day, allowing for consistency for all students. Options subjects will set homework once a week, on a day that suits the class. 

Homework will be set weekly by the classroom teacher. Students will always be given one week to complete homework. Exceptions include subjects where homework involves a more continuous process (such as completing coursework in art).

Weekly homework should take no longer than 40 minutes per GCSE subject.

Tasks may include quizzes, revision, reading, learning key vocabulary, exam questions and coursework. 

Homework Support

 To aid students in their organisation, all homework is set on Google Classroom and follows the homework timetable above.