Overview
Homework at Shevington has been shaped by feedback from parents/carers, students, and teachers.
We aim to use homework to:
- Support student progression from KS3 to GCSE.
- Encourage independent revision and exam preparation.
- Counteract forgetting by revisiting and practising classroom knowledge.
Key benefits include improved learning, better exam preparation habits, and clear expectations. In accordance with guidance from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) we strive to ensure homework is effectively linked to classroom work and consistent.
Key Stage 3 Outline (Years 7-9)
What tasks might be set?
- Tasks may include knowledge organiser retrieval, online platform tasks, quizzing, reading, comprehension, and writing projects.
How much time is expected to be spent on homework?
- Weekly assignments for each subject area, with specific tasks and quizzes outlined per subject.
- Core subjects (English, Maths & Science) will set up to 30 minutes of homework per week. All other subject areas will set up to 15 minutes per week
Where is the homework set?
- Each subject area has identified how homework is set via platforms like ClassCharts and monitored through tools like Google Classroom for quizzes and progress tracking.
Additionally:
- There may be occasions when students are working on SAIL missions which involve completing work at home.
Key Stage 4 Outline (Years 10-11)
What tasks might be set?
Each subject will provide a half-term homework overview, covering:
- Aims and objectives
- Types of tasks
- Assessment guidance
- Homework access and submission details
- Links to revision resources
Each subject are will also provide a Knowledge Organiser for each half term or topic.
How much time is expected to be spent on homework?
- Weekly assignments for each GCSE subject.
- Five hours weekly: one hour each for core subjects (English, Maths, Science) and thirty minutes for each GCSE option subject.
- Extra time should be used for revision if tasks are completed early.
Where is the homework set?
- Each subject area has identified how homework is set via platforms like ClassCharts and monitored through tools like Google Classroom for quizzes and progress tracking.
Additionally:
- There may be occasions when students are working on SAIL missions which involve completing work at home.
Subject Information
Key Stage 3
| Subject | Homework tasks | Frequency | How will this be set and monitored? |
| English | A variety of tasks will be set throughout the year.
This could be: knowledge organiser retrieval practice, online platform revision tasks, reading and comprehension or extended writing projects. |
30 minutes weekly | All homework tasks will be set on Google Classroom. When there is a longer project a paper booklet will be provided.
All work will be set and recorded as completed on ClassCharts. Tasks that require teacher marking will be marked as WCF and a DIRT session to follow. |
| Maths | MathsWatch online task
MathsWatch |
30 minutes weekly
Set: Wed Due: Wed |
Set & monitored by teachers on MathsWatch as homework.
Students will receive instant feedback on how well they have completed the task. Pupils to initiate any required feedback before the homework is due via the feedback function on MathsWatch if required |
| Science | Weekly Knowledge Organiser revision combined with one Google Form Quiz per week based on the same Knowledge Organiser | 30 minutes weekly | Set on ClassCharts
Quizzes set & completed on – Google Classroom providing a record for teacher monitoring. |
| History | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Quizzes will be set and completed on Google Classroom.
Knowledge Organisers available via the school website. |
| RE | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Set on Google Classroom
Quizzes set & completed on Google Classroom Knowledge Organisers available via the school website. |
| Geography | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Set and monitored on Class Charts.
Knowledge Organisers and Quizzes available to complete on Google Classroom |
| Music | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Set and monitored on Class Charts.
Knowledge Organisers and Quizzes available to complete on Google Classroom |
| Drama | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. Pupils may also be asked to learn lines. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Set weekly on Google Classroom.
Record of quizzes for monitoring. |
| Technology | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Set weekly on Google Classroom.
Record of quizzes for monitoring. |
| Food | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Set weekly on Google Classroom.
Record of quizzes for monitoring. |
| Computing | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Set weekly on Google Classroom.
Record of quizzes for monitoring. |
| PE | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Quizzes set on Google classroom monitored via improvements from Quiz 1 to Quiz 2 |
| Spanish | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Set weekly on Google Classroom.
Record of quizzes for monitoring. Knowledge Organisers available via the school website. |
| French | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Set weekly on Google Classroom.
Record of quizzes for monitoring. Knowledge Organisers available via the school website. |
| Mandarin | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. Character writing practice |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Set weekly on Google Classroom.
Record of quizzes for monitoring. Knowledge Organisers available via the school website. |
| Art | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. Taking photographs to personalise projects Drawing in nature Artist Research |
15 minutes per week | Set weekly on Google Classroom.
Record of quizzes for monitoring. Knowledge Organisers available via the school website. |
| RE | Knowledge Organiser Revision
2 Quizzes per half term based on information found on the Knowledge Organiser. |
15 minutes of weekly revision.
2 Quizzes per half term. |
Set on Google Classroom
Quizzes set & completed on Google Classroom Knowledge Organisers available via the school website. |
Key Stage 4
| Subject | Types of tasks which may be set | Frequency |
| English | A booklet with a variety of tasks will be set every half term. Tasks could be: knowledge retrieval practice, online platform revision tasks, reading and comprehension or extended writing. | 1 hour per week |
| Maths | MathsWatch tasks that link to exam style questions that are either based on current units of work (Y10) or GCSE practice (Y11 – this will be assessed weekly in lessons under exam conditions)
Written task that is based on GCSE exam practice. Maximum of 5 questions weekly to ensure that written methods are being used (Y11 only) |
1 hour per week overall
Set: Wed Due: Wed 15 mins weekly Set: Thurs Due: Thurs |
| Science | Must: SENECA revision assignment with exam question
Should:
|
1 hour per week
Set Friday, due Friday Must tasks will be monitored through SENECA every week. Should Tasks will be monitored half termly. |
| History | MUST: All pupils will be given three-six exam questions to attempt over the half-term. Some will focus on current learning and others will require pupils to revisit past learning.
SHOULD: Pupils will then be given a set of resources to support the exam questions they are attempting. This may be a GCSE Pod playlist, SENECA task or similar. COULD: Pupils will be guided on how to use the ‘should’ task to create a revision resource, e.g. a flashcard, that would be beneficial to their revision. |
This will be set, on Google Classroom, during the early part of each half-term. It should take pupils no more than 30 mins, per week, to attempt all tasks over the half-term. |
| RE | GCSE style exam questions
Revision using Knowledge Organisers, SENECA & GCSE Pod |
Set weekly |
| Geography | GCSE style exam questions
Revision using Knowledge Organisers, SENECA & GCSE Pod Feedback – Whole Class Feedback |
Set each half term
Weekly revision plan will be shared in the lead up to mock exams |
| Music | -GCSE Exam listening questions
-Theory based tasks -Performance practice log |
Year 10 – practice log to be completed each week. Homework sheets set when appropriate.
Year 11 – weekly listening tests. Homework sheets set when appropriate. Practice log. |
| Drama | You will be set a range of home learning tasks during this topic. These will include:
Individual research on the chosen play and playwright. Creation and delivery of retrieval tasks. Learning lines, where required. You will also be expected to review key terms from the Knowledge Organiser which you will be tested on as part of the retrieval tasks during lessons. |
Homework will be available on Google Classroom together with any resources. |
| Technology | GCSE style exam questions
Revision using Knowledge Organisers, Quizizz, SENECA & GCSE Pod |
Set weekly |
| Hospitality & Catering | GCSE style exam questions
Revision using Knowledge Organisers, Quizizz, SENECA & GCSE Pod |
Set weekly |
| Computing | GCSE style exam questions
Revision using Knowledge Organisers, Quizizz, Issac computing. |
Set weekly |
| Sports Studies | Research tasks
Case studies Exam style questions Set assignment preparatory work |
Set fortnightly
Frequency could increase to weekly dependant on set assignment |
| Spanish | GCSE Written Exams Style Questions
Speaking Booklet Answers and Revision Vocabulary Revision on Memrise or Quizlet |
Set weekly |
| French | GCSE Written Exams Style Questions
Speaking Booklet Answers and Revision Vocabulary Revision on Memrise or Quizlet |
Set weekly |
| Mandarin | GCSE Written Exams Style Questions
Character Writing Practice Speaking Booklet Answers and Revision Vocabulary Revision on Memrise or Quizlet |
Set weekly |
| Art | Outstanding coursework to stick to project deadlines.
Taking photographs to personalise projects. Printing or organising photographs to print. Drawing workshop task. Secondary research |
Set weekly |
| Photography | Outstanding coursework to stick to project deadlines.
Taking photographs to personalise project. Secondary research |
Set weekly |
| I-Media | MUST: All pupils will be given exam style questions which must be completed every 2 weeks.
SHOULD: Pupils should be revising using the homework tasks and classwork. |
Set fortnightly |
| Film Studies | In term 1a students will be focussing on their coursework and can be completing filming or planning/reflecting on ideas for their scripts.
From Term 1b onwards homework booklets will be set with specific revision tasks and exam questions to support revision for mock and the final GCSE exam. |
From Term 1b homework will be set half termly and the tasks will be 30 minutes per week. |