Homework

Homework at Manor Academy

Homework plays a key part in students’ learning across the whole curriculum at Manor, and is set regularly in subjects through the booklet learning system now in place. At Manor we view homework as an opportunity for students to work independently to consolidate both powerful knowledge and skills. Homework is work that is set to be completed outside of the timetabled classroom. It is designed to allow students to build both the skills and the powerful knowledge required for each subject that they are studying. Homework is set every week in English, Maths and Science and at least fortnightly in every other subject.  We have a number of lunchtime and afterschool homework clubs to support our students in the successful completion of their work.

Research shows that students have increased success in complex tasks (E.g. examinations, problem solving etc.) when they have a detailed knowledge of subject content and the skills required to apply this knowledge. By committing the skills and knowledge required to long term memory, it frees up working memory so that processing information is easier when solving problems. 

At The Manor Academy we utilise a range of different services and technologies to assist in the management of homework for students as well as offering a boost to their learning. Families can learn more about these systems by clicking the button below: