Homework and Practice
Homework provides students with the opportunity to extend their learning outside the classroom. However, research shows that the amount of homework assigned should vary by grade level and that parent involvement should be minimal. Teachers should explain the purpose of homework to both the student and the parent or guardian, and teachers should try to give feedback on all homework assigned.
Applications:
*Establish a homework policy with advice-such as keeping a consistent schedule, setting, and time limit-that parents and students may not have considered. *Tell students if homework is for practice or for preparation for upcoming units.
*Maximize the effectiveness of feedback by varying the way it is delivered.
Research shows that students adapt skills while they’re learning them. Speed and accuracy are key indicators of the effectiveness of practice.
Applications:
*Assign timed quizzes for homework and have students report on their speed and accuracy.
*Focus practice on difficult concepts and set aside time to accommodate practice periods.
http://www.middleweb.com?MWLresources/marzchat1.html
http://classroom.leanderisd.org/webs/marzano/
http://www.netc.org/focus/
(This site will link you to multiple sites discussing “Classroom Instruction That Works” by Marzano)
http://manila.esu4.org/instructionalstrategies/stories/storyReader$10
Applications:
*Establish a homework policy with advice-such as keeping a consistent schedule, setting, and time limit-that parents and students may not have considered. *Tell students if homework is for practice or for preparation for upcoming units.
*Maximize the effectiveness of feedback by varying the way it is delivered.
Research shows that students adapt skills while they’re learning them. Speed and accuracy are key indicators of the effectiveness of practice.
Applications:
*Assign timed quizzes for homework and have students report on their speed and accuracy.
*Focus practice on difficult concepts and set aside time to accommodate practice periods.
http://www.middleweb.com?MWLresources/marzchat1.html
http://classroom.leanderisd.org/webs/marzano/
http://www.netc.org/focus/
(This site will link you to multiple sites discussing “Classroom Instruction That Works” by Marzano)
http://manila.esu4.org/instructionalstrategies/stories/storyReader$10