This type of homework often includes long-term projects. Processing. Homework that focuses on processing allows the classroom teacher to see how a student can apply the concepts and skills each child has learned.
Once a student has mastered long division, for example, it is important to practice a few problems over time so the skill is not forgotten.Ĥ. Practice can also help keep learned skills fresh in each child's memory. This type of homework helps students practice rote skills, such as memorizing math facts or spelling words. Practice. Traditional homework often falls under the practice category. If "checking for understanding" is noted on an assignment, your child should know not to ask for help and only complete what he/she is able to do independently.ģ. This check for understanding helps the classroom teacher know what additional instruction each child needs, if any. The teacher needs to know what the child is able to do independently, not what the parents can do. One example may be assigning a few math problems to work out. Checking for understanding. When a teacher assigns homework to check for understanding, it is important that parents not help their child complete the work. An activity to stimulate interest in a topic is another example of pre-learning homework.Ģ.
It could also include finding out what a child already knows about a new topic or what they want to learn about a new topic. Pre-learning. Pre-learning homework could provide an introduction to a new topic or background (such as vocabulary) prior to a lesson. As a result of our research, we came to an agreement that there are five purposes for homework at Stocklmeir.ġ. All of our research came from experts, especially Alfie Kohn and the book Rethinking Homework - Best Practices that Support Diverse Needs by Cathy Vatterott. The staff at Stocklmeir spent the 2009-2010 school year researching best practices in homework.
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