Home Learning & Show My Homework Mrs G McAuley Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum & Assessment)

Why homework? Research says: It can add up to 8 months progress in a year; When you complete homework to your best effort, it will help you to learn and do better in subjects.

What homework in the Sixth Form? Research Reading Revision for an exam/assessment Practice questions/activities Coursework Quizzes Learning facts/spellings Improving or redoing work Bringing in materials Listening, recording or practising Doing a project

Why homework at CCHS? Preparing, practising and developing class work; Supports you with learning; Responsible; Resilience; Independence; Gets parents involved; Prepares you for university and life beyond; Help you to be the best you can be: excellence!

What is ‘Show My Homework’?* Online website; Staff, students and parents; ‘To do’ list and calendar;  Record; Attachments; Deadline; Free App; *Students who do not have access to a computer at home will need to inform their tutor and teachers.

PIN > PASSWORD > E-MAIL ADDRESS. Click ‘Update your details’

Expectations of you Complete; Hand in on time; Best of your ability; Inform your class teacher well before the deadline if you have any issues; Accept sanctions given for homework.

Expectations of your teacher Purposeful; Record; Explain & remind; Time; Provide materials; Deadlines; Check: completion AND standard Help & support; Reward for excellence; Intervention for issues.

What’s next? Teachers are setting all homework on Show My Homework; Tutors will give you a copy of your pin; Letters. The expectation will always be that: homework is handed in to meet the deadline homework is completed to the very best of your ability. Any questions: ask your tutor or Mrs McAuley.