Homework

At Thistley Hough Academy, we believe that homework should be set to consolidate learning, allowing students to practise the retrieval and application of key knowledge and procedures.

A variety of tasks may be set for homework, designed to encourage students to explore a range of resources, including in many cases digital learning platforms. Some departments may also choose to set an extended piece of work which may be set across several weeks.

Appropriate marking and feedback will be given in a timely fashion, which may include self-marking and diagnostic tools which self-mark, as well as classroom teacher feedback.

Subject	Frequency	Timings	Activity	Additional Info/Links
Art	KS3 Termly KS4 1x Week	1hour	Project based artist research tasks
English	KS4 1x Week KS3 1x week	30mins 1hour 30min 1hour	Activities include: Completion of analysis paragraphs and essay style questions; quote revision and knowledge quizzes Sparx homework to be completed weekly for all groups. Students have a homework booklet to complete each half-term. The booklet reflects the work being completed in class. A minimum of three tasks must be completed for each booklet. Those completing the whole booklet to a good standard will be entered into a prize draw at the end of each half-term.	Click Here
Geography	1x Week	30mins	Educake online platform- knowledge quizzes	Click Here
History	KS3 Termly KS4 1x Week	30mins 1hour	Educake online platform- knowledge quizzes	Click Here
Maths	1x Week	1hour	Sparx online platform	Click Here
MFL	1x Week	30mins 1hour	Activities include: Vocabulary quizzes on Memrise; extended written responses	Click Here
Performing Arts	1x Fortnight	Varied	Project based tasks Activities include: Creating a 3d mask to show a character Writing a song / poem to portray a character in musical theatre; Line learning	Click Here
Religion & World Views	Termly	1-2 hours	Retrieval practice quizzing
Science	1x Week	30mins	SENECA online platform	Click Here
Sport	KS4 1x Week	30mins	Activities include: Completion of classwork and revision/ retrieval-based activities
Technology	KS3 Termly KS4 Week	30mins	SENECA online platform	Click Here

Timings stated are approximate.

Occasionally, homework may not be set every week. Homework is set when it can play an important part in the learning process and not just for the sake of setting homework.