Homework

Research supports the link between homework and educational achievement. At Ralph Allen we value the concept of homework as it is shown to:

1. Develop independent learning skills, including time management.

2. Provide opportunities for students to:

• Reinforce and develop learning from lessons
• extend and deepen their learning
• practise skills learned in class

3. Provides opportunities for parents/carers to be involved with their students’ learning.

We are aware that homework can, at times, be a cause of anxiety and stress for students, parents/carers and teachers and so homework support is offered to students.

Year 10-11

Dependent on the nature of a subject and exam board requirements, the style of homework activities will differ. Homework tasks range from retrieval activities and exam questions to completing coursework (NEA) or an activity started in class. Class teachers will set homework for their subject approximately every 1-2 weeks, providing clear instructions on Classcharts and an indication of the time to be spent on a task.

Year 9

Dependent on the nature of a subject, the style of homework activities in Year 9 may differ. Homework tasks range from retrieval activities and practice test questions to completing extended tasks. Class teachers will set homework for their subject approximately every 2 weeks, providing clear instructions on Classcharts and an indication of the time to be spent on a task.

Year 7 and 8

Year 7 and 8 students follow a retrieval homework approach using bespoke knowledge organisers developed by Curriculum Teams. This approach supports students to develop retrieval skills for the future and also provides opportunities for enrichment and creative activities. The RAS Y7 and 8 Homework Key Information guide and termly Knowledge Organisers can be found at the links below:  

Please find the resources from the homework workshops below.

Homework Workshop - Term 1 ​