1. Making Homework Work With Moodle Joshua Bragg (@ChemBragg) R.J. Reynolds High School Winston-Salem NC USA #mootus15 #makeHWwork

2. My Homework Philosophy – “Automaticity” https://www.flickr.com/photos/hades2k/7437152606

3. Types of Assignments PURPOSE Practice Timed Practice Test Concept Review Test Problem Type Review TERM USED WITH STUDENTS Homework Quizzes Multiple Choice Review Test Review

4. Practice – “Homework” Graded Adaptive Mode (no penalties) Same Questions for Everyone No Time Limit, Unlimited Attempts Has a Deadline Typically 5 Questions or Fewer

5. Timed Practice – “Quiz” Graded Deferred Feedback Random Questions Short Time Limit, 2 Attempts Allowed Has a Deadline Very Short (1-2 Questions Typically)

6. Concept Review – “Multiple Choice Review” NOT Graded Immediate Feedback with CBM Random Questions No Time Limit, Unlimited Attempts No Deadline 8-15 questions

7. Problem Type Review – “Test Review” Graded Immediate Feedback Same Questions for Everyone No Time Limit, Unlimited Attempts Has a Deadline 10-15 Questions

8. Quality Feedback

9. Other Items to Consider Scaffolding Question Difficulty Time Limits Spaced vs. Massed Practice Progress Bars Forum Support

10. Questions?

12. Spaced vs. Massed Practice http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ForgettingCurve.svg

13. Spaced vs. Massed Practice MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Topic A In ClassHomework #1 on A Topic B in Class Homework #2 on A Quiz #1 on A Topic B in Class Quiz #2 on A Homework #1 on B Homework #2 on B Quiz #1 on B