Homework
Aims
Independent study is an integral part of being a student at Trinity Academy Halifax. Students will have homework set on a regular basis that is both meaningful and appropriate to their age and ability. The completion of homework helps students to make excellent progress and is crucial in supporting students in reaching their goals.
Home learning is set to:
- Develop independent study skills which will support students to achieve strong academic outcomes
- Consolidate, reinforce and extend what pupils know, understand and can do in the classroom
- Focus on knowledge recall and retention
- Involve parents and carers in the students’ learning
Students are expected to complete all pieces of homework to the best of their ability. Homework Club is available to support students after school if they wish to attend. It is a quiet space where students can complete their homework.
Overview
Year 7 and Year 8
Students will be set 30 minutes of Masters of Recall homework, using their knowledge organisers, per subject per week:
Maths*
English*
Science*
History*
Geography*
Religious Studies
French/Spanish (plus two 30 minute written tasks per term)
Computing*
(4 hours)
*These subjects will set homework using an online platform called Educake https://my.educake.co.uk/student-login. Students have their username and password in their planner and should speak to their Computing teacher if they have any issues accessing their quizzes. Educake is a great platform that allows students to revise key content by answering multiple choice questions. Students can also set self-study quizzes as a form of revision.
Students may also be set additional, optional project work in their other subjects.
Year 9
Students will be set 30 minutes of Masters of Recall homework, using their knowledge organisers, per subject per week:
Maths*
English*
Science*
History*
Geography*
French/Spanish (plus one 30 minute written task per term)
Religious Studies
Computing*
In addition to Masters of Recall, students will be set homework for:
Maths – 30 minutes
English – 30 minutes
Option A (Art, Music, Performing Arts – Acting, Performing Arts – Dance, Design Engineering, Hospitality and Catering, Photography) – 1 hour
(6 hours)
*These subjects will set homework using an online platform called Educake https://my.educake.co.uk/student-login. Students have their username and password in their planner and should speak to their Computing teacher if they have any issues accessing their quizzes. Educake is a great platform that allows students to revise key content by answering multiple choice questions. Students can also set self-study quizzes as a form of revision.
Year 10
Students will be set 1 hour per subject, unless stated otherwise:
Maths
English
Science
History/Geography
Religious Studies (30 minutes)
MFL/Option C
Option A
Option B
(6 1/2 hours)
Homework support websites
Educake
GCSEPod
Trinity TV
Year 11
Students will be set 1 hour per subject, unless stated otherwise:
Maths
English Language
English Literature
Science (2 hours for Combined Science, 3 hours for Triple Science)
History/Geography
Religious Studies – 30 minutes
MFL/Option C
Option B
*Students may also receive revision work in addition to their weekly homework from subject areas.
Homework support websites
Educake
GCSEPod
Trinity TV
