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School Homework Policy
Find out how much homework your child should receive and what parents and students can do to support good learning habits at home.
School Homework Policy
Homework refers to any learning activity in curricular subjects that school requires students to complete outside of curriculum time, regardless of the mode of delivery (i.e. pen-and-paper, virtual/ online).
Examples of homework
Pen and paper assignments (e.g. practice questions, essays, etc.)
e-learning assignments (e.g. SLS lessons, recording of oral practices, etc.)
Flipped classroom learning (e.g. watching assigned video, online lesson resources, etc)
Alternative assessments (e.g. project work, performance task, etc.)
Purpose of Homework
Homework is used to:
• reinforce what has been taught in class
• provide practice to check for understanding deepen understanding
• prepare for next day learning, e.g. pre-reading chapter
• consolidate learning
• gather feedback about students’ learning and serves to inform teachers on the necessary follow-up action
The table below shows the approximate daily and weekend homework duration for students and serves as a guide only.
Daily and weekly homework duration guidelines by primary level
Daily/ Weekly Homework Guide | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Homework /Level | Pri 1 to Pri 2 | Pri 3 to Pri 4 | Pri 5 to Pri 6 |
Daily Homework | Maximum of 1 hour per day | Maximum of 1 hour 20 mins per day | Maximum of 1 hour 45 mins per day |
Daily Screen-Use Limit for Homework | < 0.5 hours | < 1 hour | < 1.5 hours |
Weekend | No homework | Maximum 1 hr 20 mins | Maximum 2 hours |
Weekly Homework | < 5 hours per week | < 8 hours per week | < 11 hours per week |
Festive holiday | No homework assigned. | ||
School holidays | For non-graduating Cohorts Jun & Dec breaks: Homework assignments should not be more than 50% of the daily load given during school week. | ||
Non-Submission and/or Non-Completion of Homework
• Teachers will work with students to find out the reasons for any non-submission and/or non-completion of homework. Where necessary, teachers will contact the parent or legal guardian to inform them and seek their support. Please note that repeated non-submission of homework may be considered a minor offence.
• If the child/ward is medically excused from school for an extended period, appropriate arrangements will be made to support the student with homework and other academic needs.
Responsibilities of Stakeholders
Parents/guardians and learners all play an important role in ensuring that homework serves its intended purposes.
Parents/guardians are to:
• create a home environment conducive for studying and completion of homework, with good light and space for studying
• set a regular schedule for completing homework for each day that is not interrupted by family plans, school activities or television time
• check Student Handbook for the daily list of homework assignments so that both the parents and the child can monitor progress on work
• supervise and provide support for child’s learning
• reinforce good study habits and attitudes by encouraging and motivating your child
• be mindful of the stresses arising from school homework and out-of-school activities, and help your children prioritise their time among these activities
• work in partnership with our teachers to support your child’s learning and development.
Students are to:
• refer to the homework whiteboard in the classroom for homework assignments
• record the homework assignments in the Student Handbook
• seek clarification on the homework given before going back home
• ensure that homework assignments are brought home to be completed and not left in school
• manage time well to ensure that homework is completed and submitted on time
• give his/her best effort in completing the homework.