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The beginner's guide to primary-school homework

What’s the point of homework?

For many families, homework is a nightly battle, but primary schools set it for a variety of reasons. ‘It helps to consolidate the skills that are being taught at school, and provides children with additional revision opportunities,’ explains head teacher Steph Matthews of St Paul’s CofE School, Gloucester .

‘It also gives children an opportunity to explore learning in an unstructured setting, encouraging them to be independent and follow their own lines of enquiry.’ In addition, homework creates a partnership between school and family, giving parents an insight into what their child is learning.

How much homework should my child get in primary school?

In the past, the Department for Education advised that Key Stage 1 children should do an hour of homework each week, rising to half an hour per night in Key Stage 2. This advice was scrapped in 2012, giving schools more freedom, but many still follow the old guidelines.

In Reception , formal homework is rarely set. However, children are likely to bring home books to share with the family, first reading books, and/or keywords to learn.

In Years 1 and 2 , children are likely to have one or two tasks per week. This could be literacy or numeracy worksheets (for example an exercise where children have to compare the weights of different household items), a short piece of writing (such as a recount of a school trip) or work relating to the class topic (find out five facts about the Great Fire of London ).

In Years 3 and 4 , most schools set two homework activities each week: typically, one literacy (such as a worksheet on collective nouns, or a book review ) and one numeracy (a worksheet on bar charts).

In Years 5 and 6 , children may have two or three pieces of homework each week. ‘The amount begins to increase to prepare children for SATs and the transition to secondary school,’ says Steph. These activities might include maths worksheets, researching a topic, book reviews and grammar exercises.

Alongside formal homework tasks, most children bring home reading scheme books from Reception onwards, with weekly spellings and times tables from Year 1 or 2.

Learning logs and homework challenges

Not all schools rely on handing out worksheets. Learning logs or challenges are becoming more popular: children are given a folder of suggested activities – from writing a poem to building a model castle – and must choose a certain number to complete throughout the term.

Other schools ensure that homework ties in with the current class topic. ‘We have a themed approach, and set homework activities that give opportunities to explore the topic in a fun way, for example, designing a method of transport that Phileas Fogg could use to travel the world,’ explains Steph.  

Modern homework methods

Unsurprisingly, technology is playing an increasingly important part in homework. Some schools use online reading schemes such as Bug Club , where teachers allocate e-books of the appropriate level, or subscription services like SAM Learning  to set cross-curricular tasks.

A growing number also set homework electronically , with children logging into the school website to download their task.

What if the homework is too much – or too hard?

If you feel your child is overloaded with homework, speak to the teacher. ‘Forcing children to complete homework is counterproductive, because they come to perceive it as a chore,’ says Rod Grant, head teacher of Clifton Hall School, Edinburgh . ‘This makes learning appear boring, arduous or both, and that is really dangerous, in my view.’

Most schools publish their homework policy on the school website , telling parents exactly what to expect. ‘Teachers should make their expectations very clear in terms of deadlines and how long it should take, and should also differentiate tasks to suit the level of the pupil,’ adds Steph.

No homework at all?

If your child doesn’t get any homework, you may feel out of touch with his learning, or concerned that he isn’t being challenged. But there are good reasons why some schools don’t set homework, or set it only occasionally, says Rod. ‘Although homework can be beneficial, family life tends to suffer as a result of it being imposed,’ he explains. ‘ If a school isn’t providing homework, there’s plenty that parents can do at home instead : reading with their children, doing number puzzles on car journeys, using online resources, and so on.’

Parents may also worry that without doing homework, children won’t develop study habits for later life. ‘There is genuinely no need for a six-year-old to get into a routine of working at home; there’s time to learn that later,’ Rod advises. ‘Parents need to relax and encourage children to love learning – and that comes when learning is fun, relevant and engaging, not through doing homework tasks that are unchallenging, or secretarial in nature.’

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Homework in Russian Education Facilities: Key Facts and Types

1 Comment · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Education

What is homework in the first place? In a nutshell, it is one of the forms of educational activities performed by students outside the classroom or in extracurricular time. This form of activity can pursue a number of goals:

• To help students assimilate and retain the material presented in the class better;
• To let students self-study certain topics or concepts that don’t require clarification from the teacher;
• To assess how well students have grasped the material. Also, to understand how well they can apply the obtained knowledge and skills for finding solutions to certain problems;
• To identify gaps in knowledge.

For decades, homework of all shapes and kinds has been an integral part of the educational process. This type of activity is used by pretty much all education facilities, regardless of the level, and all across the world. However, the essence and types of homework can vary from country to country.

Namely, due to a significant difference in the overall education system in Russia, the types of homework assigned to students in this country can be somewhat different. For example, it will be different from homework types assigned, say, in the US. As we know, here, the largest academic challenge facing students is writing, which can be delegated to make my essay service professionals. But, the situation in Russian education facilities is different.

In this article, we are going to take a closer look at the homework in Russia and discover what types of this extracurricular activity are there.

Basic Requirements for the Content and Volume of Homework

In Russia, both the volume and content of homework are regulated by law. The Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation sets very specific sanitary and epidemiological norms for the conditions and organization of training in educational institutions and closely monitors their compliance.

According to these regulations, the organization of home schoolwork has to be an integral part of the general problem of improving the educational process at school. The content, nature, and functions of homework cannot be considered in isolation from the content, nature, and methods of teaching applied in the classroom. It is during the lessons that teachers must create the right conditions for the successful completion of homework.

Many components and stages of the lesson are directly related to the subsequent completion of homework: checking homework, assigning homework lessons, students’ independent work in the lesson, etc. The combination of these components should be such that in the lesson, the student would get fully prepared for the homework and so that the lesson and subsequent independent work are a uniform process.

Currently, there are the following basic requirements for homework in Russia:

• The overall volume of the homework should not exceed 30% of the total amount of work performed in the classroom.
• The total time spent by students on homework should not exceed: 1.5 hours for 2 through 3 grade; 2 hours for 4 through 5 grade; 2.5 hours for 6 through 8 grade; and 3.5 for 9 through 11 grade.

According to stats, Russia is among the countries where students spend the most time on homework – on average, they are dealing with 9.7 hours of homework per week.

Types and Forms of Homework in Russia

Schools and higher education facilities in Russia use different types of homework assignments to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the learning process. Namely, we can distinguish the following types of assignments:

• Individual;
• Differentiated;
• One for the whole class;
• Compiling homework for a deskmate.

Now, let’s look at each type in detail.

As you can easily guess, individual homework is usually assigned to individual students and is tailored to their specific needs, the current level of knowledge, existing gaps, and other individual factors. This form of homework makes it easy for the teacher to check the level of knowledge of a particular student. Such work can be done on cards or using printed workbooks.

Group homework is also a pretty common activity. It implies that the class is being divided into smaller groups of students, and each of the groups is assigned to work on a specific task that is part of the overall classroom assignment.

Differentiated homework is shaped based on the concept of differentiated instruction, which implies distinguishing students’ differences and using them to boost the effectiveness of learning. For example, this type of homework can be characterized by the following features:

• The assignment is the same for everyone, but the method of its completion varies depending on each student’s differences.
• There can be several options in the assignment, giving students the right to choose any of them independently.

Compiling homework for a deskmate is the most innovative approach to assigning homework. It implies that students will formulate the homework tasks for their peers themselves, based on the tasks that have been performed in the classroom.

Creative assignments include academic writing, personal projects, research, etc. They are typically assigned less frequently, and teachers give students more time to complete them. For example, a typical homework can have a deadline in just a day, whereas students should be given at least a week to complete a creative assignment.

Finally, the last and the most common type of homework in Russia is one assignment for the whole class. This can include different types of activities, including reading, writing, problem-solving, testing, etc. Typically, this is the form of the task students in Russia are dealing with daily.

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Gymnasium Primakov - Primakov School

Description of Gymnasium Primakov - Primakov School

• Founded: 2017
• Location: Razdory village, Odintsovo district, Moscow region, Russia
• Total number of people: more than 1200 (390 preschool and 825 school level)
• Age of students: 4-16 years
• Type of education: joint (mixed)
• Type of accommodation: full board
• Language of instruction: Russian, English.

Primakova Primary School was opened in Moscow in September 2017 and became the first Russian school in which the full educational cycle (with pre-school preparation) is conducted in two languages: Russian and English. Administration and teachers (including many native speakers - they come from the USA, Great Britain, South Africa, Australia, Canada, as well as the best graduates of the MGIMO, MGU and other top universities) try to combine the traditions of the Russian school and the international educational standards adopted in the world.

In the elementary and middle classes the program is general, pre-profiled, but at the higher stage students can choose their own direction:

• humanitarian
• social and humanitarian
• natural science.

The slogan of the school is the bold phrase "Leadership is reality", and teachers are doing everything to let the graduates of the Primakov gymnasium repeatedly prove the truth of this credo.

Now the school enrolls about 1200 students (22 classes in total, on average 2-3 classes on parallels), but this amount is increasing, new classes and groups are opening, educational programs are expanding.

In addition to English, which students learn from the pre-school stage, courses of other modern languages are additionally organized, which can be visited at will - this will be a significant bonus when entering a university, in a further career in Russia or abroad. From 2019-2020, the school plans to introduce the International Baccalaureate course for high school students aged 16-18 (IB) - this will further facilitate the entry process if the graduate has decided to receive higher education abroad. High school students almost completely switch to bilingual education: subjects of the school program for 10 hours a week are studied with native speakers + 5-6 hours in English with Russian teachers. In addition, they organize meetings and lectures with university teachers, visit campuses of Moscow universities, and special classes in vocational guidance.

Programs and prices, tuition fees in Gymnasium Primakov - Primakov School

Elementary classes (3 years - 4 class), preschool education (3-7 years).

A special preparatory program that prepares the kids for an intensive, saturated curriculum at the Primakov gymnasium. The level of academic and psychological training is very high - graduates of this level have the maximum chance of enrolling in school (which takes place on a competitive basis).

Training is conducted in the game with the active application of communicative, interactive techniques. Teachers and educators with knowledge of English work with kids + at least 4 hours a week is conducted with the native speakers (usually during events and games). Much attention is paid to physical culture, sports education, as well as creative and musical component. In addition, the school employs speech therapists, defectologists and psychologists who help children develop properly and actively.

Elementary classes (grades 1-4)

Upon admission, a competitive selection and compulsory interview (both with the student and with the parents) are conducted in order to determine the child's readiness for school and the general level of development. Beginning with the 2nd class of children, regular tests are waiting to mark the level of progress, if necessary, to adjust the curriculum and help with solving difficult problems and questions. A minimum of 5 hours a week is spent on studying English, at least 10 hours a week - for additional lessons with native speakers. Little by little, young students begin to acquaint themselves with the basics of project and teamwork necessary for successful study in high school and university.

On average, a month of training at the Primakov Gymnasium costs 50,000 rubles, an additional contribution is paid annually for development and statutory activities (20,000 rubles one-time).

Middle classes, general education cycle (grades 5-9)

Intensive, balanced and diverse program aimed at mastering basic school knowledge in a variety of subjects. The study of the second foreign language begins (English children continue to engage with the media (at least 6-10 hours a week)), the design work continues. Together with teachers and parents, students begin to be identified with a priority profile for themselves: the curriculum is still general (pre-profiled), but it is already possible to concentrate more specifically on important directions for oneself and to prepare for choosing it in high school. On average, a month of training at the Primakov Gymnasium costs 50,000 rubles, an additional contribution is paid annually for development and statutory activities (20,000 rubles one-time).

High school (grades 10-11)

A rich and multifaceted educational program leading children to obtain a certificate and preparation for admission to selected universities in Russia or abroad.

Education in the 10-11 class is already profile - students can choose the priority direction:

Actively conducted project work, as well as classes on career guidance - the school has established close interaction with leading universities that help high school students decide on the future path of education. Active learning of the English language is continuing - with students, students spend at least 10 hours a week.

Accommodation, meals, prices

The school does not provide accommodation and transfer to school - parents or guardians decide this issue on their own. With a full-time program, students receive a full, balanced three meals a day while on campus.

• An effective combination of the traditions of Russian education and internationally recognized educational methods, a unique educational trajectory for the schools of Russia
• Intensive study of English from the youngest age, including constant lessons with native speakers
• A busy full-day program: in the morning and almost until evening students are engaged in useful and exciting pursuits, developing them as a harmonious personality
• Successful statistics of admission to the best universities not only in Russia, but also in foreign countries
• Active development of valuable personal skills, leadership qualities, ability to work effectively in a team and correctly organize your opinion; development of critical and analytical thinking, communication skills, ability to quickly make optimal decisions
• Availability of necessary state accreditations (a license for educational activities, a certificate of state accreditation of educational activities), prestigious certificates of the sample established in the Russian Federation.

Facilities and equipment at Gymnasium Primakov - Primakov School

The total area of school territory exceeds 30 thousand square meters: it is an amazing architectural and landscape composition, on which representatives of three well-known companies worked:

• Feierabend Architekten (Germany)
• Walters (United Kingdom)
• "Techno-Architect" (Russia).

The spacious green territory fully meets the concept of "comfortable and modern school in the forest", it enables pupils to appreciate and understand the peculiarities of landscape design, modern architecture since childhood. The school is open to the surrounding forest: vitreous glazing and large "French" windows are actively used, natural materials (for construction and for facing) of pleasant natural, natural colors are used. Inside the main building there are two beautiful gardens: for pupils of a kindergarten and for students. There is also an open space-atrium for rest and events.

In one building blocks of an elementary school, preschool block of preparation and an average comprehensive school are united - in total here it is engaged to 1200 persons.

Admission dates and extra charges

On average, the tuition fee in the Primakov Gymnasium costs 50,000 rubles / month, an additional contribution is paid annually for development and statutory activities (20,000 rubles one-time). The indicated cost is not included and is paid additionally:

• Registration fee
• Examination Boards
• Additional academic and language classes (optional)
• Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
• Personal pocket expenses
• Accommodation.

Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol

Admission to the gymnasium is conducted on a competitive basis using a variety of tests and entrance tests - the exact list depends on the class and age of the student. Tests are divided into psychological, pedagogical and subject:

1) Pre-school department (4-6 years)

The general level of development (speech, psychological readiness for learning), the availability of knowledge of the English language.

General readiness of the stuedts to learn:

• knowledge of English
• motivation for study and perseverance
• ability to generalize and analyze facts
• development of speech and motor skills
• the presence of spatial and quantitative representations.

3) Grades 2-11

• entrance examinations in mathematics, Russian and English
• trial full-fledged school day
• ability to show leadership qualities.

All kinds of awards and achievements of the student are necessarily taken into account: olympiads, contests, etc. An interview is also conducted with the parents / guardians of each students in order to determine whether the academic goals of the gymnasium coincide with their own.

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