Business Studies Homework Policy
The purpose of homework is to enhance student learning through the deepening of knowledge, improving achievement and developing students' study skills for the future and as such is an integral part of the business curricula.
Purpose of homework:
Homework within business enables students to:
- Consolidate and extend work covered in class and so deeply embeds knowledge
- Prepare for new learning activities
- Access resources not available in the classroom e.g. additional case studies and current affairs items
- Develop research skills
- Have an opportunity for independent work
- Enhance students’ study skills e.g. planning, time management and self-discipline
- Take ownership and responsibility for their own learning
- Prepares students for exams in Year 11
- Promotes curiosity for and enjoyment of learning
Summary of homework in KS4
- Knowledge Organisers
- Revision Guides
- Online Learning Activities
- Research tasks
- Curious to Learn Business Activities
- Practice essays
- Exam-style questions
- Activities workbook
Frequency of homework
It is an expectation that all students will spend a minimum of 1 hour each week on homework. This may be set teacher-assessed homework and/or a self-selected independent study task. The key focus is to consolidate and extend knowledge of key topics as well as to fine-tune exam techniques.
Impact
- Strong outcomes at the end of KS4
- Attainment/Progress is in line with target grades
- Students are confident and feel well prepared for the assessment
- Students will develop independence and ownership of their work and learning
- Students develop curiosity for business
- Most students are inspired to further their studies in business or choose a subject-related apprenticeship.