Homework at HTA

According to the EEF homework at secondary school has a positive effect of +5months.

Strategy Effect/months
Homework (secondary) 5

Whilst there is no current guidance the previous guidance suggested the following;

  • Year 7 & 8 – 30 to 90 minutes per day
  • Year 9 – 60 to 120 minutes per day
  • Year 10 & 11 – 90 to 150 minutes per day

At HTA we aim to deliver approximately 2 hours per day for KS4 and 1 hour per day for KS3.

KS4 – set every week

Subject Min per week/hours
Maths 1.5-2
English 1.5-2
Science 2
R.E. 1
Options 1

KS3

Set every week Set every 2 weeks
Subject Min per week/mins Subject Min per fortnight/mins
Maths 45 Art 30
English 45 Music 30
Science 30 PA 30
R.E. 30 D&T 30
French 20 Geog 40
    History 40
    ICT 40
  • H/w can include revision, Flip learning and preparation for students leading learning.
  • H/w does not have to be marked by the teacher.
  • A longer h/w may be set over a number of lessons.