1. Design Question 3 – Element 16
Using Homework
Design Question 3 – Element 16

2. Using Homework
How will you design homework activities that allow students to access and analyze information to deepen knowledge or practice a skill, strategy, or process?

3. Before we begin…
Before we begin talking about element 16, let’s be sure that there is an understanding about how the elements in Design Question 3 are related. This is important as you plan your lessons. Watch the video on the next slide. Please identify the difference between the purpose of Design Question 2 and Design Question 3.

4. Something to keep in mind…
The purpose of Design Question 2 is to introduce new material to students while the purpose of Design Question 3 is to give the students an opportunity to practice using material that was previously taught so that they deepen their understanding. Therefore, teachers have to perform Design Question 2 before Design Question 3.

5. How do the element in DQ3 relate to each other?
Introduction to Design Question 3.

6. How are the elements related to each other?
You should have noticed: Intentional planning is required for all elements in DQ3
Elements (in red in the diagram to the right) the teacher directs the student learning.
In elements (in black) the teacher guides the students so that they may work through the information independently. (Gradual Release)
Now let’s talk about element sixteen, specifically.
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7. Review Teacher and Student Evidence NOTE: This list of evidence is not all inclusive but is instead a list of possible examples.

8. Review Scale for Element 16

9. Desired Effect for the Students
Strategies will only produce desired effect when implemented accurately and in the right context. The desired effect for element 16 is “Students understanding of content and/or practice skills, strategies or processes is deepened with appropriate homework.” To receive an Innovating rating, the teacher must adapt and create new strategies for unique student needs and situations in order for the desire effect to be evident in ALL students.

10. Before watching the videos, think about…
What types of homework (strategies) do you assign that deepen students’ knowledge?
What types of homework (activities) do you assign that enhance student fluency of procedural knowledge?

11. Example of Element 16 Using Homework
Design Question 3, Element 16: Using Homework.
Note: you must be logged into iObservation to view the following videos. Once you have logged into iObservation, click resource library and type the following into the search bar:
Protocol Video: Using Homework (Kindergarten)” under the Resource Library tab.
Protocol Video: Using Homework (Dance)” under the Resource Library tab.

12. Now that you have watched the videos, reflect…
In addition to engaging students in using homework and to achieve an Applying rating, how might you monitor the extent to which the homework extends student learning? Need monitoring ideas? Click here
To achieve an Innovating rating, how will you adapt and create new strategies for assigning homework that addresses ALL unique student needs and situations? Need adaption ideas? Click here

13. Remember…
It is not the time spent on homework that shows a benefit, but the quality of the homework assignment.
Homework is used to help students deepen, extend, and refine their thinking, or enhance their fluency.
Purposeful homework reinforces learning and is aligned to academic standards.
Thoughtful planning about the purpose of the homework assignment is necessary.
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14. It’s Your Evaluation, Make the Most of It!
Your evaluator will only rate you on what he/she sees which is OK because it is not necessary for you to have everything checked in the teacher and/or student evidence to receive a good rating. Also, remember you can invite your evaluator to your classroom to see you using this element. You have control of what your evaluator sees.

15. Is This Element in Your PGP?
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Click on the Plans option.
Open your current plan and fill out a new Reflection Log, answering the appropriate questions.
Decide how you will change your teaching as a result of viewing this module.
Execute your change, reflect on its impact, and complete another Reflection Log in iObservation.

16. How Are You Supported?
Here are resources in case you have further questions:
Your evaluator
Another evaluator on your campus
Your school’s Classroom Practice Mentors (CPMs)
For more examples and resources visit the All About Marzano website
Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about Using Homework – Pasco County Schools