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Strategies that Work: Homework and Practice

Strategies that Work: Homework and Practice. Heather Boutross Heather Cunningham Karen Fox Jennifer Kirkland. Purpose of HOMEWORK. PRACTICE REVIEW PREVIEW. The amount of homework assigned to students should increase as they progress from elementary school through high school.

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Strategies that Work: Homework and Practice

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  1. Strategies that Work: Homework and Practice Heather Boutross Heather Cunningham Karen Fox Jennifer Kirkland

  2. Purpose ofHOMEWORK PRACTICE REVIEW PREVIEW

  3. 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. Generalizations on HOMEWORK

  4. Establish and communicate a homework policy. • Design homework assignments that clearly articulate the purpose and outcome. • Feedback should be varied. Homework Recommendations

  5. Purpose ofPRACTICE DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING OF CONTENT BECOME PROFICIENT AT SKILLS

  6. 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 PRACTICE

  7. REFERENCES Hill, J. D., & Flynn, K. M. (2006). Classroom Instruction that works with English Language Learners. Alexandria: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. To compile the information for this presentation, the group communicated thru email and a wikispace.

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