Home Learning (Homework)

KS3

Homework is presented in 3 ways:

Weekly Maths and Reading tasks and a termly homework menu containing activities that are designed to encourage more practical and creative skills.

Maths

Your child will bring home a MyMaths log in. Work will be set weekly on the platform for them to complete and submit. Work will centre around content being currently taught aswell as basic key skills.

Reading

As a school we’re delighted to be using a new online literacy platform called ‘Giglets’. Giglets is a web-based resource that can be accessed from devices like laptops, tablets and desktops using a browser.

Giglets gives us access to a huge range of fiction and nonfiction ebooks with supporting curriculum resources that we can use both in school and at home. It will help with building comprehension skills, reading strategies and to promote a love of reading.

The Giglets texts include theme music, illustration, animation and audio to engage and support learners. All pupils will benefit from being able to change the font, font size and colours.

English homework will be set weekly on Giglets. This will include rereading or listening to the audio of a set text, completing a reading quiz and possibly some extension questions.

Once they have completed a task they must click the 'task complete' button to submit their work.

Your child will bring home a menu and it can also be found on the school website (see below). They can select as many tasks as they like and spend as long as they want to complete them.

Each returned task earns them 5 compass points and a raffle ticket into a termly prize draw for an Amazon voucher. They can return each task to Room 5 or by emailing it to homework@corley.thrive.ac.

If you have any questions or concerns or require log in or password details, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s mentor.

KS4

At KS4, homework is directly assigned by subject teachers, and students are expected to complete it by their next lesson. However, if the following lesson occurs within two days, this expectation is adjusted. Upon submitting their homework, students earn 5 compass points, which can contribute to broader rewards and recognition.

Evidence has shown a strong correlation between consistent homework completion and students meeting or exceeding their target grades. This routine of completing tasks at home helps establish productive habits, which are essential for effective revision and overall success, particularly as exam season approaches. Developing these habits early on fosters a sense of responsibility and time management that will support students’ academic goals.

COVENTRY LIBRARIES

Coventry Libraries provide Homework Help sessions throughout the city and also provide e-magazines that you can download to your device for free. Our e-magazines include Horrible Histories and RasPi.

Find your local library

To return a completed task: Bring it to Room 5 or email homework@corley.thrive.ac

EVERY COMPLETED TASK = 5 COMPASS POINTS AND CHANCE TO WIN A £5 VOUCHER AT THE END OF THE HALF TERM.

YEAR 7 - SUMMER HOMEWORK MENU

Think about the different characteristics of a healthy relationship to create a recipe. You will need;

A pinch of __________

1 handful of _______________________

2 teaspoons of ______________________

50 g of ____________________________

A sprinkling of _______________________

There are three different types of ecosystems: natural ecosystems, man-made ecosystems, and micro-ecosystems. Can you investigate the three types of Ecosystems and provide examples using images found on the internet (e.g. Google images).

Research the Olympics responding to the following tasks

What is the Olympics?

When is this years Olympics? Where is it being held? How often does the Olympics take place?

In the previous Olympics (Tokyo 2020) How many gold/silver/bronze medals did Great Britain win?

What are robots used for? Investigate the positive and negative impacts of robots in society.

Create a sculpture at home using objects from around your house with someone at home.

Design a new cereal for breakfast. Sketch your idea and explain what ingredients have been used.

Extension - design the packaging for your cereal. Include the cereals name and other details that are included on food packaging.

We are studying Electronic Music this half term, understanding how to create music using a variety of electronic methods including computers and iPads. Produce a fact sheet detailing how we have been able to listen to music, from the 1800's through to the present day. You can include photos of different devices and even explain how they work.

St Georges Day is on April 23^rd. He is the patron saint of England. Find out some information about him.

Research a famous actor from your favourite film - date of birth, where they live, education, previous films

YEAR 8 AND YEAR 9 - SUMMER HOMEWORK MENU

For Mr Cresser

Objective: Design a multi-page site.

Brief option A. Design a single-page website introducing yourself.

Brief option B. Design a Website for a Club or School Event

Planning documents - visualisation diagram. Design using pen and paper or Presentation software.
Create at least 3 pages (e.g., Home, About the Event, Contact Info)

Use consistent layout and navigation, include images + text

For Mr Anderton

Research which foods are harvested in the summer season. Prepare and cook a dish which includes foods that are harvested in the summer.

For Mrs Coulthard

VE day is on the 8^th May. Find out 5 facts about this important moment in our history.

For Mrs Brooks

Create a self portrait in a Pablo Picasso Style. Consider colours, proportions and placement of individual features.

For Mr Evans

We are studying Rock Music this term. We will be learning to playing instruments as well as finding out about the history of Rock Music. Research 5 influential rock bands/artists and create a presentation about them.

For Mr Gill

Research the life and work (achievements) of either Martin Luther King or William Wilberforce.

Create a Fact file or Poster.

For Ms Maddocks

Write about 3 to 5 rules that you think are important for being a good friend.
These could be things that make friendships kind, respectful, and fair.

Extra challenge:
For each rule, write one sentence to explain why it is important.

For Mr Zinkus

Preparing for Athletics lessons and School Sports Day: Research and write down the world records, for men and for women, in these events:

100metres

Javelin

Shotput

Long Jump

For Mr Snodgrass

Pick a Fairy Tale and create your own poster for it; you could draw it or do it on a computer or device, or you could print out pictures and add them to your poster.

It needs to be clear and bold and eye-catching.

MyMaths Help Guide