Homework
Homework is an integral part of our learning experience.
At Etone College, we are committed to providing regular quality homework experiences for all of our learners. Homework is an integral part of our learning experience. We recognise the value of homework in consolidating and extending work done and also preparing pupils for work to come. Homework is important because it:
Year 7
Homework tasks will be set to last for 20 minutes except for English, Maths & Science where the tasks will be set to last for 40 minutes.
Year 8
Homework tasks will be set to last for 20 minutes except English, Maths & Science where the tasks will be set to last for 40 minutes.
Year 9
Homework tasks will be set to last for 30 minutes except for English, Maths & Science where the tasks will be set to last for 1 hour.
Year 10
Each piece of homework is to last approximately 40 minutes except English and Maths where a longer piece of homework (1 hour 20 minutes) will be set. This is expected to increase during exam season to also include revision.
Year 11
Each piece of homework is to last approximately 40 minutes except English and Maths where a longer piece of homework (1 hour 20 minutes) will be set. This is expected to increase during exam season to also include revision.
Sixth Form
Our expectation is, that for every hour in the classroom, students spend one hour completing homework and / or independent study. This includes reading around the subject, getting ahead and cementing knowledge from lessons.