Homework
Rationale:
Ilim College of Australia encourages students to take responsibility for their learning, to be very active in their learning and to know the value of homework and study in order to achieve success.
It is therefore expected that teachers set homework as a means of consolidating what is learned in the classroom and as an extension/ enrichment of what is taught. The number of homework tasks are consistent within Domain areas at each level.
The College seeks the support of parents in ensuring that their children do homework on a regular basis. They should also make sure that they check and sign their child’s diary to see what homework has been set and ensure that it is completed.
Guidelines for Implementation:
Prep 20 minutes
Grade 1 25 minutes
Grade 2 30 minutes
Grade 3 40 minutes
Grade 4 50 minutes
Grade 5/6 1 hour
Year 7 2 hours, 30 minutes
Year 8 3 hours
Year 9 3 hours, 30 minutes
Year 10 4 hours
Year 11 and 12 4 hours, 30 minutes - 6 hours
However, these stipulated times may vary because students work at different rates.
Parents should contact the appropriate co-ordinator immediately if they think their child is doing too much or too little homework.
When setting assignments, project, essays, other homework and tests, teachers should allot a reasonable amount of time for completion and instruct the students to enter the deadline in their dairy. Students should not leave work till the last minute, but begin the task as soon as it is set. Due dates must be adhered to.
When no specific homework is set, students should: