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the learning process. Homework should be in line with and provide opportunities for students to develop the attributes as described in the IB learner profile. (please see page Error! Bookmark not defined.) The purpose of homework in the Upper <strong>School</strong> is to: Consolidate and reinforce skills, knowledge and understanding Extend school learning Develop organizational and time management skills Complete coursework requirements TYPES OF HOMEWORK The types of homework tasks that are set by teachers should be purposeful, engaging, planned and take into account the learning needs of the individual student through differentiation. Some examples of appropriate homework activities that may be set are: - Preparation for the next lesson, such as looking up the meaning of key vocabulary, or doing a pre-reading - Responding to a teacher’s written feedback from a piece of work completed in class - Reviewing learning that has taken place in class - Practising and consolidating vocabulary and skills - Research tasks - Practise of in-class presentations - Preparation for forthcoming tests The amount of time that should be spent completing homework A homework timetable will be made available to students in Grade 9 parents and teachers in support of the policy that homework expectations should be reasonable. HOMEWORK TIMETABLE Below is the homework expectation for BIS students in grades 9-12. Grade Ave. Amount of Homework per Night 9-10 100-120 minutes 11-12 140-180 minutes Students, who have difficulties in understanding and completing their homework tasks should not extend the time allotted to homework completion, but rather seek clarification from the subject teacher before the lesson when the work is due. It is understood that ALL Upper <strong>School</strong> students read regularly. Parents are encouraged to involve their children in matters of global concern and news items. IBDP students are expected to read further than the prescribed curriculum in their Higher Level subjects. HOW THE SCHOOL WILL SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH HOMEWORK To support students with homework the school will: • Adhere to this policy • Review this policy and implementation with students, parents and teachers • Provide homework diaries for every student and assistance in how these can be used • Support students in how they can organise their time to include homework • Provide time for students to enter homework into diaries • Inform parents when homework is not being completed on a regular basis 35
• Be available to support students with homework • Provide space in school if students choose to complete homework during break or immediately after school • Not penalize students that are not able to complete tasks within the allotted time and will make every effort to provide differentiated tasks that meet the needs of the individual student . Teachers will provide time during lunch or break for homework explanation and assistance. Students who fall significantly behind in work expectations will be assigned Academic Catch Up (ACU) on Fridays from 14.30 – 16.00 HOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT THEIR CHILD Parents are asked to: • Provide a quiet space, with a flat surface where their child can work • Provide essential supplies to complete homework (pens, pencils, dictionary etc.) • Encourage their child to complete homework to a high standard • Sign the homework diary on a weekly basis (grades 9 and 10) • Inform the appropriate teacher if any issues arise with homework • Encourage their child to discuss any difficulties regarding homework • Establish a family policy with regards to the use of IT for leisure purposes (facebook, mobile phones etc). • Ensure that during the designated study hours, IT for leisure purposes should be avoided HOW STUDENTS CAN ACHIEVE SUCCESS WITH HOMEWORK To reap the benefits of homework completion students should: • Use the homework diaries effectively • Complete tasks to the best of their ability and submit homework on time • Discuss any problems regarding homework with the teacher/mentor/ and/or a parent or friend including feedback if a task cannot be completed in the allotted time • Collect and complete homework activities in the event of absence, field trips or sports trips • Take care of any school resources that are borrowed to complete homework FEEDBACK ON HOMEWORK Teachers will keep a record of students’ completion of homework tasks and any that are left outstanding. When homework is not completed on a regular basis, the teacher will inform the parent and the appropriate Mentor Teacher. For some homework tasks students will be given written feedback by the teacher in order to improve their learning while others may be reviewed verbally in the lesson. This may happen through discussion and/or self and peer assessment. WHAT HOMEWORK SHOULD NOT DO Homework should not become a burden to families; result in a reduction in leisure time and motivation to learn, and an increase in stress and anxiety. Routine homework tasks will not count towards academic grades at the end of a reporting period. UPPER SCHOOL PRESENTATION OF WRITTEN WORK GUIDELINES The aim of the guidelines listed below is to provided students and parents with clear and consistent expectations on how students should present written assessment tasks to teachers for marking across grade levels and subjects. Students submitting a writing assessment task for marking are expected to edit and revise the work prior to submitting it. This gives students an opportunity to 36
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