Homework

Key Stage 3 Homework Strategy

At Dover Christ Church Academy, our Key Stage 3 homework strategy is purposefully designed to foster disciplined study habits and academic resilience across Years 7, 8, and 9. We recognise that consistent home learning is a vital component in moving knowledge from short-term memory to long-term mastery. By centering our assignments on retrieval practice—such as Knowledge Organiser consolidation and weekly quizzes—we ensure that pupils build a robust foundation of subject knowledge that supports their progression through the curriculum.

To provide clarity and support for both students and parents, we adhere to the following:

• Consistency: Most assignments are set via Google Classroom, providing a central hub for instructions, "How to Log On" guides, and submission deadlines.

• Predictability: Deadlines remain consistent each week, allowing students to plan their time effectively around extracurricular interests and family life.

• Structured Core Learning: Core subjects follow a fixed schedule, including weekly Reading Plus for English, Sparx Maths cycles (Wednesday to Wednesday), and Science retrieval tasks.

• Wider Curriculum Engagement: Subjects such as History, Geography, and Languages provide targeted activities—including Waysground questions and Google Form skills checks—to ensure a well-rounded academic experience.

While the timetable provides a reliable framework, subject teachers may occasionally set additional tasks to further support specific classroom learning objectives as required.