At Central Academy, homework is set on a regular basis. Tasks are linked directly with the learning that students are completing in class to ensure that students have opportunity to embed key knowledge and skills. We encourage parents to take an active role in supporting students with their homework completion.
We believe that homework encourages the development of independent learning skills and allows students to take more ownership of their education. Recent studies have shown that homework completion has a significant positive impact on learning. Students who complete homework make 5+ months additional progress in schools compared to their peers who do not work outside of school.
Our homework strategy is introduced to students in Y7 and the assignments follow a spiralled curriculum, in line with that of the wider school.
What is my homework and when is it due?
Science – Due every Monday at 8am.
All students complete their science homework on Tassomai.
Students are asked to complete 4 x daily goals or 100% of their weekly goal.
English – Due every Tuesday at 8am
KS3 students complete their homework on Seneca
KS4 students complete their homework on Tassomai
Maths – Due every Wednesday at 8am.
All students complete their homework on Sparx.
Students should complete the assignment set for them each week.
I don’t have device;
Studies show that homework linked to digital learning typically have greater impact on student outcomes. Therefore, our homework in our core subjects are set on Tassomai, Seneca and Sparx.
If your child does not have access to a device to complete their homework on, please get in touch with their year team manager so that we can support with this.