Strategies that Work:

Homework and Practice

Heather BoutrossHeather Cunningham

Karen FoxJennifer Kirkland

Purpose of

HOMEWORK

•PRACTICE

•REVIEW

•PREVIEW

Generalizations on HOMEWORK

The amount of homework assigned to students should increase as they progress from elementary school through high school.

Parental involvement in homework should be minimal.

The purpose of homework should be identified and articulated.

Feedback should be provided on homework assignments.

Homework Recommendations

Establish and communicate a homework policy.

Design homework assignments that clearly articulate the purpose and outcome.

Feedback should be varied.

Purpose of

PRACTICE

•DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING

OF CONTENT

•BECOME PROFICIENT AT

SKILLS

PRACTICE

Generalizations Recommendations

Focused practice

Familiarized with the steps involved in the skill or process

Chart students speed and accuracy

Focus on specific elements of a complex skill or process

Plan time to increase conceptual understanding

REFERENCES

Hill, J. D., & Flynn, K. M. (2006). Classroom Instruction that works with English Language Learners. Alexandria: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

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