Homework is important because it is a valuable aid in helping students make the most of their experience in school. Homework reinforces skills and concepts learned in class, allows students to prepare for upcoming lessons and establishes an on-going liaison between the classroom and the home. Through these assignments, students develop self-discipline, responsibility and organisational skills.

Homework is generally assigned daily and will involve reading chapters in the textbook, answering study questions, solving computations, and completing related worksheets.
The following guidelines should be observed for successful homework completion:

1) Assignments should be copied from the board into a homework diary.
2) All assignments must be turned in on time.
3) Students are responsible for making up homework missed due to absence.
4) If a student is unable to finish his/her assignments, a parent should inform the teacher in writing, stating the reason it was not completed. Consistent failure to complete assignments will result in a lower final grade.

Responsibilities of Parents

Parents play an important role in making homework a positive experience for their children. Homework should be made a top priority with a specific time set aside, and parents should provide students with necessary materials and a quiet study environment. They should encourage their children with an effective mixture of support, discipline and praise. Teachers should be informed of difficulties in homework completion.