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HOMEWORK POLICY OF ISWK

At ISWK, all students are expected to do homework regularly, for most subjects. Our aim is to foster
a culture where students and parents value homework and understand its contribution to students’
success as learners.
Purpose of Homework:
The main purpose of homework is to support and encourage students to develop independent study
habits, organizational skills, time-management and self-discipline. Homework also helps the students
to establish a firm grasp of the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic work. (Three R’s)
Teachers of ISWK try to make homework stimulating rather than a reception of the day’s in-class work.
They monitor homework progress and communicate with the parents regularly.
Types of Homework:
Homework could take a variety of forms as listed below:
Preparation work to be completed in class — Extended work - sustained writing
e.g. reading an article, making notes, listening Research work
to news, etc.
Number work
Projects and presentations Consolidation of acquired skills
Art / creative tasks Revision in preparation for a test/assessment
Parental involvement in their children’s homework activities is beneficial to children:
Proper parental involvement can increase the value of homework for children and it contributes
significantly to better student outcomes, including higher achievement, fewer discipline problems,
more positive attitudes towards school and more regular homework habits.

The following Homework Schedule is to be followed by the students of the school for this academic
year: The homework given should be such that the student does the work on his / her own with the
help of parental supervision.
Primary School (KG, I & II) - No Homework However, it is recommended that the students revise
everything taught in the class on a regular basis.
Classes III - V should follow Classes VI - X should follow
the following schedule: the following schedule:
Subject Day Subject Day
English Sunday English Sunday
Mathematics Monday Mathematics Monday
EVS Tuesday EVS Tuesday
Hindi Wednesday Hindi Wednesday
Mathematics Thursday Mathematics Thursday
Duration for completing homework:
Classes III : ½ hour - 45 mins
Classes IV-V : 45 mins - 1 hour
Classes VI-VII : 1 hour - 1 hour 15 mins
Classes VIII-XII : 2 hours
Scrutiny Schedule: Every student has to submit his/her Homework in every subject at least once every
15 working days.

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