Homework+and+practice

1. The amount of homework assigned to students should vary according to age and grade. 2. Homework is for the students, not parents. 3. Homework has a purpose and that should be clearly stated! 4. Homework should be commented on! 5. Mastery requires focused practice. 6. Student should be reflecting on what they are learning as they practice.
 * Overview of the Research: **

**What Does This Look Like in the Classroom?** 1. Design and share a clear homework policy. 2. Design homework assignments that have a clear purpose. 3. Ask students to use homework assignment sheets. 3. Feedback should vary in how it is given. 4. Students should chart their speed and accuracy. 5. Practice assignments should focus on a specific skill or content that is worth practicing. 6. Allow time in your plan for students to get better at the skill.

**How Does Technology Fit In?** ---> (math graphing example: [1|Battleship])
 * Microsoft Word  tools
 * Microsoft Word Power Point -- multimedia projects
 * [|VoiceThread]

[|National Library of Virtual Manipulatives] [|BrainPop] [|I Know That]
 * Web Resources for homework and practice:
 * Study Island
 * [|Homeworkopoly]

[|Homework Hub] [|BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper]
 * Homework Helper websites:


 * Webpage/wiki as a communication board (policies, test dates, assignments, class notes, etc) -- [|example] [|math example]