Homework provides students with opportunities to consolidate their classroom learning, prepare for lifelong learning beyond the classroom and involve family members in their learning. The setting of homework considers the need for students to have a balanced lifestyle. This includes sufficient time for family, recreation and cultural pursuits.
Homework set at Southport State School may include:
- Daily reading (shared or independent)
- Opportunities to write for meaningful purposes
- Revision of concepts covered across different learning areas
- Accessing Reading Eggs, Mathseeds or Mathletics
- Preparing for oral presentations
- Extension of class work including the completion of projects and research.