1. Homework Leena, Catie, Becky, Gabby, and Mark

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3. What is it? Homework refers to tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed mostly outside of class, and derives its name from the fact that most students do most of such work at their home. Homework refers to tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed mostly outside of class, and derives its name from the fact that most students do most of such work at their home. studentsteachersclasshome studentsteachersclasshome Assignments are usually required to be completed and turned in by a specific deadline, often the next school day. Assignments are usually required to be completed and turned in by a specific deadline, often the next school day.

4. How does a student do it? It represents and understanding of prior knowledge. It shows that the student is capable of doing it by oneself. It also shows a self- discipline of the student. It represents and understanding of prior knowledge. It shows that the student is capable of doing it by oneself. It also shows a self- discipline of the student. It provides a sense of focus for the student to actually sit down and pay attention to what is in front of him/her; whether it be a reading selection or physical worksheet. It provides a sense of focus for the student to actually sit down and pay attention to what is in front of him/her; whether it be a reading selection or physical worksheet.

5. Why is it important? It provides independent practice for the student. It provides independent practice for the student. It is the “You do it” It is the “You do it” In order for a student to obtain any information, there needs to be plenty of repetition from the teacher back to the student. In order for a student to obtain any information, there needs to be plenty of repetition from the teacher back to the student. Homework gives the student the “I do it” feel. It allows them to accomplish something by themselves without any assisted help. Homework gives the student the “I do it” feel. It allows them to accomplish something by themselves without any assisted help. In order for the student to have a positive outlook on homework, it needs to be family-friendly In order for the student to have a positive outlook on homework, it needs to be family-friendly This is “We do it together.” This is “We do it together.” Homework Helper Homework Helper Homework Helper Homework Helper With the teacher assigning homework, they are able to check for understanding of their own teaching With the teacher assigning homework, they are able to check for understanding of their own teaching They are able to see if the student’s have met their objectives. They are able to see if the student’s have met their objectives.

6. It is very important (continued..) Middle school- A little more homework High school- A lot more homework College- There is not enough time in a day to finish the homework Elementary School- A little homework

7. Modeling Homework assignments should be relevant and useful, not boring busy work. Homework assignments should be relevant and useful, not boring busy work. Homework can develop self-discipline and other good study habits. Homework can develop self-discipline and other good study habits. Homework can help practice specific skills one needs to assess. Homework can help practice specific skills one needs to assess. Homework allows the students to use creativity and gives the students a chance to benefit their own skills and concepts to produce responses. Homework allows the students to use creativity and gives the students a chance to benefit their own skills and concepts to produce responses.

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