Standard Grade Homework

Brief description of the principles/rationale of homework for Standard Grade Physics 

Homework is an integral part of the Standard Grade course and is designed to compliment the content and provide opportunities to extend students skills and knowledge. The style of the units varys and as a result the style of homework task varies over the two years. An emphasis on exam practise and improving problem solving skills becomes more evident later in S4 for example.

Type of homework 

Personal research

Exam questions

Short answer questions

Reading newspapers and researching news stories linked to the course.

Preparing presentations

Frequency and expected duration 

Homework may be given up to once a week depending on individual progress and the demands of the topic being studied. Tasks can last up to an hour and usually a week is given for completion.