Homework

Homework supplements lessons. It serves to consolidate, repeat and prepare learning content - and promotes independent work.

Goals of homework

  • Consolidation of what has been learned

  • Preparation for new topics

  • Promoting personal responsibility and time management

Example:

After a lesson on fractions, exercises are provided for students to do at home.

Regulations

Homework must be appropriate to the age and performance level of the pupils. As a rule, it should be possible to complete it independently - without help from parents or tutoring. The processing time is limited:

  • Grundschuleapprox. 30 minutes

  • Secondary level I: approx. 60 minutes

  • Secondary level II: individual, but reasonable

Example:

A fifth grade student should not need more than one hour a day for all homework together.

Homework throughout the day

In open all-day schools (OGS), homework is often done in supervised learning times. The responsibility still lies with the parents.

Example:

In the OGS of a Grundschule there is a daily supervised homework time from 14:00 to 15:00.

Rating

Homework may not be graded, but may be recognized - e.g. through feedback or inclusion in the oral grade.

Example:

Regular, careful processing can have a positive effect on cooperation.

Missing homework

If homework is repeatedly missed without good reason, the school can take pedagogical measures - e.g. rework at school or a discussion with the parents.