History Homework Policy

KS3

Homework summary:

• Students could be asked to complete a combination of the following:
  
  • Students may be asked to watch a specific historical programme that is directly related to their learning in class. These programmes will be used as a basis for class discussion and classroom based activities. 
  • Students may be set short written tasks when it is appropriate to their learning in class. 
  • Students may be set research tasks to extend and diversify  their historical knowledge and understanding.
  • Students may be set appropriate tasks that support their revision for formal assessments.

Frequency:

• Students should expect KS3 homework to be set once per half term.

KS4

Homework summary:

• Students could be asked to complete a combination of the following:
  • Students may be asked to complete revision specifically related to the curriculum.
  • Students may be set exam questions with time limits to practice in exam-like conditions.
  • Students may be asked to watch a specific historical programme that is directly related to their learning in class. These programmes will be used as a basis for class discussion and classroom based activities.
  • Students may be set written tasks of varied length when it is appropriate to their learning in class.
  • Students may be set appropriate tasks that support their revision for formal assessments.
  • The class teacher will set additional work as appropriate that helps the students to prepare for their GCSE examination. 

Frequency:

• Students should expect KS4 homework to be set at least once a week.