Homework Policy
Homework Policy
Our homework policy articulates the purpose of homework and how homework load is regulated, monitored and coordinated. This policy is communicated to staff, parents and students.
Definition of Homework
Homework is any learning activity that students are required by the school to complete outside of timetabled curriculum. Homework can take the form of projects, research, e-learning, worksheets, practice papers and presentation.
Purpose of Homework
Homework when used appropriately, can improve students’ knowledge, skills and disposition towards learning. Students are to turn in their homework to their subject teachers for checking of students’ progress, grading and feedback to move learning forward with appropriate intervention and support.
Homework enables students to:
1 . apply knowledge and skills learnt from class
2 . receive feedback that moves learning forward
3 . reinforce learning
4 . cultivate a healthy disposition towards ownership and leadership of learning (life skills and study habits)
Guidelines for Homework load
| Level | Weekly (Hours) | March/September Holiday (Hours) | June/December Holiday (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Sec | 8 – 10 hours | 6 hours | 12 hours |
| Upper Sec | 10 – 12 hours | 12 hours | 24 hours |
Homework Boards
Hua Yi has processes in place to monitor and coordinate homework load with the deployment of designated homework boards in every class that lists all the homework, tests and projects assigned. This helps teachers and students to be aware of the spread of homework given to the class, so that they can coordinate and adjust the workload and assignment deadlines where appropriate. The school is cognisant of our students’ involvement on CCA Days (Wednesdays and Fridays), so homework load on these days is reduced and submission dates adjusted.
Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders
Educators, parents and students play an important role in ensuring that homework serves its intended purpose.
Subject Teachers
- support students in the completion of homework
- engage parents on homework matters and encourage parents to provide suitable home support and supervision for students’ learning
Form Teachers
- include homework management as part of one-to-one discussion and class feedback sessions
- give feedback to respective subject teachers on homework given
- engage parents on homework matters and encourage parents to provide suitable home support and supervision for students’ learning
Year Heads
- monitor and support students who have difficulties with homework
- discuss during level meetings and support teachers with strategies and interventions for students who have difficulties with homework
School Leaders
- review homework guidelines and support students with homework strategies and interventions
- engage parents on homework matters and provide information on students’ learning progress
Parents
- set regular study time each day for revision and completion of homework
- help child establish a study area, with good light, space and which is free from distractions
- support and assist when child has difficulties in completing homework
- partner with school to update to discuss, clarify any doubts and support child’s learning and development