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1 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW HOMEWORK POLICY NEALS MAY Homework Policy XXXXX School

2 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW HOMEWORK POLICY NEALS MAY Definition Homework is any task assigned by school teachers intended for students to carry out during non-school hours. Harris Cooper, Jorgianne Civey Robinson, Erika A Patall, Does Homework Improve Academic Achievement? 2006 p.1

3 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW HOMEWORK POLICY NEALS MAY Activity 1: Homework What is the current practice in our school?

4 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW HOMEWORK POLICY NEALS MAY Activity 2: Research What does the research say?

5 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW HOMEWORK POLICY NEALS MAY key considerations Quality Manageability Communication

6 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW HOMEWORK POLICY NEALS MAY Quality Effective homework tasks are: appropriate for each student's age and ability relevant to each student’s needs and builds on work undertaken in class purposeful and designed to meet specific learning goals clearly stated and requirements made explicit during class time varied and challenging, but achievable supported by teacher strategies for students having difficulties with homework. The quality of the homework assigned is likely to be more important than the quantity

7 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW HOMEWORK POLICY NEALS MAY Manageability Homework should: be manageable for both students and teachers take into account students’ access to resources and technology be clearly communicated to students provide some flexibility and options to allow for different student circumstances consider students' other commitments, such as sport, cultural activities, tuition outside of school hours, part-time employment and home responsibilities. The quality of the homework assigned is likely to be more important than the quantity

8 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW HOMEWORK POLICY NEALS MAY Communication Communication means: collaboration in the development of the school’s Homework Policy provision of clear information between teachers, parents/caregivers and students regarding homework expectations and the completion of tasks guidance and assistance for those having difficulties completing their homework.

9 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW HOMEWORK POLICY NEALS MAY Survey: Parents/caregivers What do our parents/caregivers have to say?

10 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW HOMEWORK POLICY NEALS MAY Survey: Students What do our students say?

11 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW HOMEWORK POLICY NEALS MAY Activity 3: Our school What does this mean for our school?