Homework
At St Mary's, homework serves as a vital link between school and home, reinforcing classroom teachings and promoting independent learning. The homework is designed to match what we're learning in school, and it helps us learn important skills like being responsible and managing our time. We aim to equip your children with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in both academic and real-world challenges.
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Below are the homework expectations per week.
Spellings will be sent home for children to practise, however, these do not need to be brought back into school.
Times tables need to be known by year 4 - this is when children will take the Government's times tables test. If children do not know their times tables after this time they will need daily practise at home so they are able to access future learning.
Every child needs to read daily to support their decoding, fluency and understanding.
EYFS:
- Phonics
Year 1:
- My Maths - minimum 1 session
- Number bonds to 20 practise
Year 2:
- Times Tables Rockstars - 10 minutes daily
- My Maths - minimum 1 session
Year 3:
- 1x Bedrock vocabulary lesson
- Times Tables Rockstars - 10 minutes daily - expectation of 80 correct questions
- My Maths - minimum 1 session
Year 4:
- 1 x Bedrock vocabulary lesson
- Times Tables Rockstars - 10 minutes daily - expectation of 80 correct questions
- My Maths - minimum 1 session
Year 5:
Year 6:
- 2 x Bedrock vocabulary lessons
- My Maths – minimum 1 session
We recognise that homework must be a balance of consolidating learning and allowing enough time at home for clubs, family time and other leisure activities.
We also recognise that many children wish to complete more homework than is directed, this is why there is a minimum requirement. This means all children must complete the above and children who wish to further their learning are able to do so.
