1. Designing Effective Homework Assignments
Herrell Chapter 24

2. Homework accounts for
20% of time spent in
academic tasks…
Out of class assignments
given as extension of their
school work
Research on
Homework
Amount of time spent
on homework
increases the
student’s move to a
higher grade
Effective homework
strategies should be
given to parents
Purpose of homework
should be explained
to students
Types of homework:
Practice assignments
Evaluated by teacher
Matched to ability & background of
student
Application of recent learning
Preparation assignments
Extension activitiesencourage
individualized and creative learning
Class, give an example of each type of homewwork.

3. Step by Step Set standing assignments
Help parents understand the expectations
Match homework assignment to abilities of the students
Make students accountable
Establish routines for submitting and evaluating homework
Adjust homework assignments
Work with students who do not do their
homework

4. Homework Give an example of a standing assignment
How would you know if your homework match the ability of a student?
Introduce a routine for submitting and evaluating homework