PROSPECTUS 2012-2013 - Westminster Academy

Homework
Homework is essential for effective learning because it gives
the student individual time to reflect, memorise, review or
be creative. It also gives parents an opportunity to become
involved in school work and promote family learning.
TYPE OF HOMEWORK EXAMPLES BENEFITS
Short practice exercise
Practical work
Extended studies
Numeracy: a few problems to work out
Literacy: some spellings to learn
Spanish: memorising some new words
and their meanings
Interviews and surveys
Gathering materials
Rehearsing a part in a play
Project
Report
Reading a novel
Basic skills
Confidence
Memory training
Knowledge
Independence
Organisation
Planning
Team work
Presentation skills
Meeting deadlines
Research skills
Preparation for GCSE and sixth form work
The total homework time we expect varies. It is difficult
for teachers to know exactly how long a task will take, as
individuals vary greatly in their work effort and capability.
Parents can help by noting in the Academy planner if any
piece of homework was too short or took too long, and
also by establishing a routine so that homework has a
regular slot in the family evening and takes priority over
watching television.
It is a good idea to set aside an area at home for school
work, so that a student can be organised and books and
equipment taken care of. All finished school work should
be carefully stored, as GCSEs require revision of previous
years’ work.
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