The document outlines the rationale and aims of assigning homework to students. Homework is meant to complement classroom learning, foster good study habits, and build relationships between home and school. It allows students to practice and reinforce skills taught in class. Homework is expected to be completed neatly and turned in on time. Teachers will provide feedback to help students improve. The amount of homework assigned increases with each grade level, following a formula of 10 minutes per grade. Resources for homework help are available to students. Both students and teachers have responsibilities to make homework effective.

1. Rationale: Homework benefits students by complementing classroom learning experiences, fostering
good study habits, building relationships between home and school and providing an opportunity for
students to become responsible for their own learning.
The aims and objectives of homework are:
• to help enable pupils to make maximum progress in their academic development;
• to help pupils develop the skills of an independent learner;
• to promote cooperation between home and school in supporting each child’s learning;
• to enable all aspects of the curriculum to be covered in sufficient depth;
• to consolidate and reinforce the learning done in school, and to allow children to practice
skills taught in lessons
• to help children develop exemplary work habits for the future.
Criteria
Homework is expected to be completed prior to entering the classroom on the day it is due.
Please note that a complete homework assignment should be neat and completed in its entirety.
Homework gives students the opportunity to practice skills learned in class and a valid attempt
should always be made at solving each problem. Please keep in mind that even if problems are
completed incorrectly, clarification will always be given in class. Students will be graded based
on effort and neatness.
Grading Scale
+ (Check Plus) (Check) - (Check Minus) 0 (Zero)
All problems are Most problems are Many problems are Assignment not submitted
complete; apparent use of complete; some incorrect; few or no or few problems
classroom techniques are explanations are present; explanations are given; completed with no
applied; thorough some problems appeared Writing is unclear and explanations
explanations or solutions to be rushed; some appears to be hurriedly
are provided; presentation classroom techniques are completed
is neat and easy to follow applied
Allocation
Here is the formula I use to calculate the amount of homework I give:
Homework = Grade level × 10 minutes
This means that the amount of after-school homework (in minutes) is equivalent to the grade
your child is in multiplied by 10. For example, since your child is in seventh grade, they would
be assigned 70 minutes of homework per evening (7th grade × 10 = 70).
Resources students can use for homework help:
• Family members (parents. guardians, siblings, extended family, etc…)
• Other teachers (including me!) during free periods or lunch

2. • Free homework help at our local library
• After school programs
• Online (Below are some suggested sites. Feel free to find others.)
o http://www.educational-freeware.com/news/homework-help.aspx
o http://chatterbeeshomework.homestead.com/
o http://freestuff4kids.net/7-free-homework-help-sites/
o http://www.khanacademy.org/
Student Responsibilities
1. Homework is the student’s responsibility.
2. Students will be provided with an agenda to record assignments. Students will be responsible
for copying homework assignments into their agendas daily.
3. Students should complete homework assignments on time and according to the guidelines
outlined above.
4. Students are responsible for obtaining any missed assignments from the teacher.
5. Students are also encouraged to:
• Listen carefully to instructions regarding the homework.
• Seek clarification of the task if they are unsure.
• Collect all the necessary items to complete homework.
• Take responsibility for returning homework on time.
• Take pride in the quality of their work.
Teacher Responsibilities
1. Assignments will be purposeful and related to the curriculum.
2. Ensure clear instructions are provided with the set homework activity.
3. Timely feedback and clarification on home assignments.
Parents/Legal Guardians are encouraged to:
• Establish regular homework routines and provide a supportive work environment (eg quiet
area, desk or table)
• monitor the time spent on homework and confer with the teacher if the amount of time appears
to be consistently excessive or too little.
• Show interest, praise and encourage the child’s efforts.
• Convey a positive attitude towards homework.
• Make contact with the teacher if there are any concerns or questions
about the homework, or queries about the best way to assist the child.
• Inform the teacher if the child has a genuine reason for not completing
homework.
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”
- Confucius