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Homework and Practice
from Classroom Instruction that Works Robert J. Marzano, Debra, J . Pickering, Jane E. Pollock, MCREL, 2001.
Summary of Research on Homework- Less homework should be assigned to younger students than to older students.
- Parent involvement in homework should be kept to a minimum.
- The purpose of homework should be identified and articulated.
- If homework is assigned, it should be commented on.
Classroom Practice in Assigning Homework- Establish and communicate a homework policy.
- Design homework assignments that clearly articulat the purpose and outcome.
- Vary the approaches to providing feedback.
Summary of Research on Practice - Mastering a skill requires a fair amount of focused practice.
- While practicing, students should adapt and shape what they have learned.
Classroom Practice Regarding Practicing Skills- Students should be encouraged to keep track of their speed and accuracy.
- Design practice assignments that focus on specific elements of a complex skill or process.
- Plan time for students to increase their conceptual understanding of skills or processes.
Technology ResourcesTitle: Homework Research and Policy (University of Minnesota)
Grade Level(s): All
Curricular Area(s): All
Description:
Data show that homework accounts for about 20 percent of the total time
the typical American student spends on academic tasks .. . considering
this fact, it is surprising how little attention is paid to the topic of
homework in teacher education.
Resources (Files, Websites, etc.):
Title: Use a spreadsheet application to chart homework speed and accuracy
Grade Level(s): All
Curricular Area(s): All
Description:
Learn how to gather and then analyze real-world data from different
sources, including text files, databases, and the Web.
Resources (Files, Websites, etc.):
Title: Use PDAs to beam homework assignments
Grade Level(s): All
Curricular Area(s): All
Description:
The following tutorial movies at Atomic Learning will give you a good
introduction to basic operations and skills in using a palmOne handheld
and help you get started with many of the built-in applications. Click
item 12 to discover how to beam information.
Resources (Files, Websites, etc.):
Title: Post homework assigments on teacher webpage or other student information management system
Grade Level(s): All
Curricular Area(s): All
Description:
Resources (Files, Websites, etc.): Assign-a-Day http://assignaday.4teachers.org/
Title: Use assistive technology devices
Grade Level(s): All
Curricular Area(s): All
Description:
Resources (Files, Websites, etc.):
Title: Weekly Homework Chart
Grade Level(s): All
Curricular Area(s): All
Description:
Resources (Files, Websites, etc.): http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/time/print_homework_chart.html
Title: Multiplication Practice
Grade Level(s): 3-4
Curricular Area(s): Math
Description:
Resources (Files, Websites, etc.): http://www.teachingtables.co.uk/timetable/tgame1.html
Title: Study Buddy
Grade Level(s): K-12
Curricular Area(s): all
Description: Get homework help faster and easier - try StudyBuddy.com
Resources (Files, Websites, etc.): http://homework-help.aol.com/
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