Maitland High School

Successful Teachers, Successful Students, Successful School

Telephone02 4933 7933

Emailmaitland-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Homework, assessment and reporting

Homework helps students by complementing and reinforcing classroom learning, fostering lifelong learning, self-discipline, concentration and study; and by providing an opportunity for students to be responsible for their own learning. It is important for students to gain confidence in the ability to learn independently, thus homework at Maitland High School is primarily designed around: writing, learning concepts and skills that have already been taught in the classroom but require practice to consolidate and improve students’ skills and understanding.

Download our Homework policy for more information. 

Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess student learning.

Teachers observe students' work in class and look closely at tasks throughout the year. They also formally assess a student's achievement based on the outcomes described in the syllabus of the subject.

As a parent or carer, you’ll receive a written report twice a year. It gives you a clear picture of your child’s achievements – what they know and can do.

In Years 7 to 10, we use the common grade scale in reporting. In Year 11, we use the Preliminary grade scale.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are assessed on achievement of competencies.

Assessments

We provide detailed information to students about what we expect from them throughout the year and how their work will be assessed. Students have a number of formal assessments throughout their schooling.