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Patrician High School Homework Policy

The Purpose of Homework

Homework is designed to meet the following purposes:

• to reinforce and strengthen the concepts learned in class.
• to complete unfinished class work.
• to review and practise previous learning
• to develop independent study skills and work habits.
• to develop responsibility and good time-management.
• to enhance academic achievement.

The Role of the Teacher

This may include the following:

• to set a variety of homework assignments.

• to set homework that is appropriate both to the course being taught and to the age and ability-level of the students being taught.

• to assess the homework and to provide the student with appropriate feedback.

• to communicate with parents where a pattern of unsatisfactory homework emerges.

• differentiation of task will be allowed for mixed ability classes.

• the criteria to apply in provision of homework will concur with the ideals of both assessment of learning and assessment for learning.

Role of the Pupil

This includes the following:

• to record all homework given in homework journal.

• to diligently carry out all homework assignments, both written and non-written.

• to seek clarification from the teacher on any aspect of the homework about which he is unsure.

• to make the homework available for correction at the nominated time.

The Role of the Parent

This includes the following:

• to support the pupil in carrying out his homework assignments by providing and environment/room that is appropriate for this task.

• to supervise the doing of homework, and to give advice and assistance as required.

• to sign the homework, if requested by the teacher.

• to assist the development of learning strategies (e.g. organisational skills, time management)