Welcome to Homework 101

1. Welcome to Homework 101 • Choose a table to set your things • Select a homework problem you feel comfortable doing • Work the problem on the chart paper, showing all your work, and sign your name • You may do the problem with a partner but both must completely understand the solution • Be prepared to explain your solution Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

2. Homework 101 1. Math problem 2. Favorite Movie 3. Math Problem 4. Favorite 6th Grade Math Activity 5. Math problem 6. Favorite Book 7. Math Problem 8. Favorite 7th Grade Math Activity 9. Math Problem 10. Favorite Recipe 11. Math Problem 12. Favorite 8th Grade Math Activity 13. Math Problem 14. Favorite Summer Activity 15. Math Problem 16. Favorite Alg 1 Math Activity 17. Math Problem 18. Favorite Artist 19. Math Problem 20. Favorite Geom Math Activity 21. Math Problem 22. Favorite Sport 23. Math Problem 24. Favorite Alg 2 Math Activity Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

3. Motivating High School Students to Own the Mathematics Homework! Norma Jost; Austin ISD, Secondary Mathematics Supervisor njost@austinisd.org Michelle Ruddell; Robinson ISD, Robinson HS Mathematics Teacher mruddell@robinson.k12.tx.us Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

4. Homework 101 1. Math problem 2. Favorite Movie 3. Math Problem 4. Favorite 6th Grade Math Activity 5. Math problem 6. Favorite Book 7. Math Problem 8. Favorite 7th Grade Math Activity 9. Math Problem 10. Favorite Recipe 11. Math Problem 12. Favorite 8th Grade Math Activity 13. Math Problem 14. Favorite Summer Activity 15. Math Problem 16. Favorite Alg 1 Math Activity 17. Math Problem 18. Favorite Artist 19. Math Problem 20. Favorite Geom Math Activity 21. Math Problem 22. Favorite Sport 23. Math Problem 24. Favorite Alg 2 Math Activity Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

5. Goals • Identify homework beliefs/issues/etc. • Explore the features of a homework process used in high school mathematics classes to have all students own the learning • Discuss other homework ideas and develop next steps for a homework process that has all students owning the learning Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

6. Pros & Cons of Homework • Take 2 minutes to write the Pros & Cons of Homework on your task sheet. • Discuss your Homework Pros & Cons with a partner. Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

7. Homework Pros: • Students build knowledge through practice • It reinforces concepts taught that day and supports spiraling concepts • Parents expect it • It prepares students for assessments/college/etc. Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

8. Homework Cons: • Overwhelming paper piles • Timing and process of Feedback/Grading • Students copy/wait for us to do it/don’t do it/ etc. • Teacher doing all the work • Wasting valuable instructional time Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

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10. The steps to a New Homework Process implemented with 135 students 2008-2009: • From Frustration to Hope • Jumping Right In • Coaching My Students • Keeping Records? • Problem Students • Assessment • Teachers, administrators, parents • Quotes Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

11. From Frustration to Hope • The homework process was frustrating because of all the “cons” • I heard about “homework on the board” at CAMT • I hoped that this process would resolve my homework issues! Michelle email quote on Friday of the first week of school: “I teach Geometry and Algebra II at Robinson High School.  I met you at CAMT this summer, where you told me how you had students work homework problems on the board at the beginning of class. Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

12. Jumping Right InThe 2nd Day Of School… • I almost “chickened out” • My rosters showed more students than ever before • I was convinced to try something new! Michelle email quote: I have implemented this idea in my classes and have been completely and totally amazed this week.  On Thursday, by the time I had finished taking attendance; all the problems were on the board and they had been done by the tardy bell.  I heard more math conversation among students in my classroom this week than ever before!! Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

13. Coaching My Students • This was new to students too • They had to know what was expected • Students needed to be taught the process • The set-up every day of homework was… Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

14. Keeping Records? • I needed a way to keep track of students’ work on the board • Blank roster reports work great for me Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

15. Problem Students • This process works well for most students • Easily adaptable (number of problems, work with partner, help with explanation, etc.) • For students who love an audience, now they have one! • What I did with ones who didn’t go to the board… Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

16. Assessments • Since I was not picking up homework I gave more quizzes with less problems. • What worked best for me was… • I found that students were…. • If you have a good accountability system with groups, it can be set up to have ten small quizzes – 5 individual and 5 group Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

17. Teachers, Parents, Administrators • Lots of positive comments • Other teachers were…. • Parents I’ve talked to have been supportive • Administrators love it Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

18. Student Quotes • “I like doing homework this way, it helps me understand it better.” • “This way, if I didn’t get it at home, I have another chance.” • “Where did you get…..” • “Mrs. Ruddell, where are the problems to put on the board?” Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

19. Quote From a PDAS Walk-Through • “I loved this new homework approach! This is a great way to assess students’ understanding of the material. The students were actively engaged. What a positive environment.” Dr. Jeanie Johnson Principal Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

20. Next Steps • My next steps are… - incorporate more group work and quizzes - refine process of choosing problems for the board • Questions… Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

21. Next Steps • What homework process will you try next year to have all students own the learning? • At your table, discuss this process or other homework ideas • Share as a group Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell

22. Next Steps Connect on a Homework PbWorks site to try next year and share new ideas: http://aisdmathhwprocess.pbworks.com/ Please give us feedback: Fill out the Exit Slip Homework Session 87S Jost_Ruddell