Target Homework

Target homework is made up of up to six questions that Sparx thinks the student will find challenging, chosen from that week's topics, as well as topics set in previous weeks (Consolidation topics).

We recommend that students work through their Target homework with someone who can help them if they need it, however, it is important that students ultimately answer the questions themselves so that their work accurately reflects their ability.

Students doing XP Boost and Target homework tend to make better progress

Our research has suggested that students who spend more time working on their XP Boost and Target homework as well as their Compulsory homework tend to make better progress in their learning, therefore we highly recommend that schools actively encourage students to complete their XP Boost and Target homework. 

This can be done by using the Hand in Page to reward and praise students who do more than their Compulsory homework. Students earn Sparx Experience Points (XP) for every task they complete, and even more XP if they complete their XP Boost and Target homework, and so some schools tie the amount of XP they earn to their existing rewards system. Schools may also want to consider dedicating some class time to Target homework if appropriate.