Aim

To ensure that the setting of homework is an integral part of teaching and learning within the department, helping young people to improve their attainment of both subjects.

 

Objectives-

• To reinforce classroom learning.
• To reinforce and confirm existing skills.
• To reinforce good study habits.
• To encourage responsibility for learning among pupils.
• To strengthen the partnership between home and school.

 1. Frequency of homework

S1 – 2 classes:

Homework is given termly in both subjects.  These are assessed pieces which are retained as evidence of pupil progress.

At least 1 week is given to complete each task.

 

S3  classes:

A minimum of 2 pieces per term will be given but this may increase according to topics and skills covered during that term.

At least 1 week will be given for completion.

These tasks will focus on skills, source questions and research in preparation for the senior phase.

 

National 4/5  classes:

Homework will be given at least fortnightly.

At least 1 week will be given for completion.

These tasks will focus on practice exam questions and AVU research.

Pupils are expected to carry out weekly self-study to help prepare for the final exam.  This could include reviewing of classroom notes, further research, or creation of revision notes, completing practice exam questions.

 Higher classes:

Fortnightly essays will be given alongside source questions.

Pupils will also be expected to complete 1 hour self-study per week.

At least 1 week will be given for completion.

If pupils are absent at the time homework is allocated they will be given extra time to complete the task at the discretion of the class teacher.

2. Recording of homework

All marks will be recorded by staff and assessed pieces recorded within the department.

This information will be used to facilitate accurate recommendations for pupil progress and identify areas for development of pupil learning.

Pupils will be given written feedback on their homework and where appropriate the level/grade it falls into.

3. Communication of homework

Homework tasks will be displayed within classrooms.

Homework tasks will be displayed on the department blog or class glow site.

Pupils are expected to record the homework task and due date in their diaries or phones at the time of giving.

4. Help with homework

Both subjects off an open door policy.

Pupils are welcome to come and see any member of staff within the department during lunchtimes from 1.10pm to ask questions/seek help with homework.

This must be done before the due date of the homework piece.

Where appropriate homework sheets may be uploaded to the department’s website or classes’ glow group.

 

5. Non completion of homework

• If homework is not completed the pupil will receive a demerit on SEEMIS on the day the homework is due.
• Homework is expected to be handed into the subject PT in the next school day during registration or lesson.
• If the homework is still not done the PT will discuss with the pupil and where extenuating circumstances exist agree a date for it to be handed in, alternatively the outstanding homework should be handed in the following day. The office will be notified to send a text message home.
• If the homework is still not handed in the PT will meet with pupil and a lunchtime detention will be given and recorded on the department EBH spreadsheet.
• If pupil does not attend lunchtime detention the information will be passed on to Guidance and recorded on the EBH spreadsheet.
• For senior phase pupils once there is 2 pieces of outstanding homework a departmental letter will be sent home to inform parents that this could damage their final grade.

 

Specific Homework Tasks – S1/2

	History	Modern Studies
S1:Term 1	Revision for test on history skills.	Mosquito ‘Buzz Off’ Councillor letter
Term 2	Scotland as a Nation extended written report.	Scottish Parliament report
Term 3	Piracy – crime or survival essay with historical evidence.	Protest Music newspaper article
Term 4	Children of the Industrial Revolution – essay with primary historical evidence.	Child Labour in 2015 Report
S2:Term 1	Edward Jenner newspaper report.	Millenium Development Goals: Data Analysis
Term 2	Plains Indians homework	Preparation for UN Security Council Activity
Term 3	Life in Nazi Germany extended written report.	Preparation for class mock election
Term 4	Boer Wars wallchart.	Voting statistics data analysis.