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

2. Purpose of HOMEWORK PRACTICE REVIEW PREVIEW

3. 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.

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

5. Purpose of PRACTICE DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING OF CONTENT BECOME PROFICIENT AT SKILLS

6. PRACTICE GeneralizationsRecommendations 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

7. REFERENCES Hill, J. D., & Flynn, K. M. (2006). Classroom instruction that works with english language learners. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Lemov, D. (2010). Teach like a champion: 49 techniques that put students on the path to college. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Mendicino, M., Razzaq, L., & Heffernan, N. T. (2009). A Comparison of Traditional Homework to Computer-Supported Homework. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 41(3), 331-359. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. To compile the information for this presentation, the group communicated thru email and a wiki space.