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 | 1x Week | 30mins 1hour | Activities include: Completion of analysis paragraphs and essay style questions; quote revision and knowledge quizzes | |
| 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 Weekly | 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.
