Homework
Homework is an essential part of how a student learns and retains knowledge and it provides more opportunity to practise the key skills that are needed to be a successful and independent learner
Year 7 & 8
| Subjects | Teaching time per fortnight (hours) | Homework time per fortnight (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| English & Maths | 7 | 90 |
| Science | 6 | 90 |
| Languages & Technology | 4 | 45 |
| Geography & History | 3 | 45 |
| Art, Drama, ICT & Business Studies, Music, Religious Studies | 2 | 30 |
This equates to 600 minutes or 10 hours of homework a fortnight, which is approximately 40 minutes homework a day. Core subjects (English, maths and science) will set homework on a weekly basis whereas subjects such as French, Spanish, Technology, Geography and History will set fortnightly homework. For subjects that are taught once a week, homework may be set twice a term and may be more project based.Year 9
| Subjects | Teaching time per fortnight (hours) | Homework time per fortnight (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| English & Maths | 7 | 90 |
| Science | 4 | 60 |
| Languages & Technology | 4 | 60 |
| Geography & History | 3 | 60 |
| Art, Drama, ICT & Business Studies, Music, Religious Studies | ||
| Technology |
This equates to 620 minutes or 10 hours of homework a fortnight, which is approximately 45 minutes homework a day. Core subjects (English, maths and science) will set homework on a weekly basis whereas subjects such as French, Spanish, Geography, Religious Studies and History will set fortnightly homework. For subjects that are taught once a week, homework may be set twice a term and may be more project based.Year 10 & 11
| Subjects | Teaching time per fortnight (hours) | Homework time per fortnight (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| English | 8 | 120 |
| Maths | 8 | 120 |
| Science | ||
| Options (4) | ||
| Religious Studies |
This equates to 900 minutes or 15 hours of homework a fortnight, which is approximately 65 minutes homework a day. Please note that this does not include preparation time for PPE and external examinations.Sixth Form
| Subjects | Teaching time per fortnight (hours) | Homework time per fortnight (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level subject | 8 | 12 |
| Technical Award (single) | 8 | 12 |
| Technical Award (double) | 8 | 16** includes the 12 hours of the single award |
| Level 2 Maths & English | 2-4 | 1.5 |
*This includes study time in school ** includes the 12 hours of the single award Please access the policy for more information on homework at St Mary’s CE High School
