Our school does not prescribe homework as extra work as we believe that the learning in school should be sufficient. However, this does not mean that we should not reflect daily on work done in class or use some personal time to consolidate the day’s learning. Or catching up with work not completed in class. (be honest – were you focused in class – if not, you just gave yourself more work at home!). 
Students who do well, know this. They create a plan to review work, make notes, revise concepts or do exercises on their own – at home.
At grade 7 we should be spending about 30 minutes reviewing the day’s work, increasing by about 10-15 minutes as we progress to the upper grades. A clear plan on when to review, study and catch-up-work-time should help you do this smartly. If you don’t know how to plan this, speak to your teachers – they can help you make a manageable daily routine to follow at home.
You can assist your child in many ways. Discussing the day’s learning topics is a great way to open up conversations with your child and it helps to consolidate their understanding of the subject. Create a space with no distractions so that a focused approach to learning is encouraged. Allow them to be. Don’t nag. But make it clear that success takes effort and goals move you forward in life. A no-technology rule beyond an agreed time will help them get some much needed sleep. Reading a little everyday (at bedtime) helps improve language acquisition, comprehension and stimulates the imagination.
These little disciplines if encouraged consistently will help your child grow in confidence and build resilience. And that is what we want for them.