1. Homework and Practice: An Overview Early Release Day Session #1 East Elementary September 2009

2. Learning About Homework & Practice – Fall ‘09 Session 1 –Build shared knowledge –Reflect on our practice Sessions 2 & 3 –Classroom application –Integration of resources, technology, & differentiation –Sharing our practice

3. Training Outcomes Review HYIS content from the past two year. Understand the benefits of homework and practice as a way to effectively extend learning. Identify recommended practices to get the most out of homework and practice.

4. Review: Let’s play JEOPARDY!

5. Definitions Homework: Extend the learning opportunities for students to practice, review and apply knowledge. Practice: Enhance students’ ability to reach the expected level of proficiency for a skill or process.

6. Homework & Practice Category Ave. Effect Size (ES)Percentile GainNo. of ESs Identifying Similarities and Differences 1.614531 Summarizing & Note Taking1.034179 Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition.802921 Homework & Practice.7728134 Nonlinguistic representations.7527246 Cooperative Learning.7327122 Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback.6123408 Generating & Testing Hypotheses.612363 Questions, Cues, and Advance Organizers.59221,251

7. Self –Reflection: Let’s take a look! From Ms. Dollevoet’s webpage –SchoolwiresSchoolwires –Looking at the Reflection –Analyzing the data What does the data tell me about who completed the “homework” assignment?

8. Positive and Negative Experiences At your table, discuss a positive and negative homework/practice experiences that you have had as a student or teacher Be prepared to share out

9. Welcome to Wiki http://homeworkandpractice.pbworks.com/ 911 Call

10. For Group Activity: Break into 8 Groups: –Word on your table –Find “other” table –Locate a computer area in the media center that your group can use. –Designate a facilitator, recorder and reporter

11. Activity: Research information about your “topic” using the following resources: –Wiki: go to http://homeworkandpractice.pbworks.com/http://homeworkandpractice.pbworks.com/ –Excerpts from the book (located in the Wiki presentation) –ISS Homework Policy (Wiki) –Powerpoints (on the Wiki) or J Drive (“Smart lessons” folder – HP ppt.) Chart information from the research and create a non-linguistic representation (draw or perform)

12. Scenario #1 Grading Homework Scenario –Table Talk Now see it in a different perspective: “Oprah Show” TeacherSarah’s mother PrincipalGrading Expert Rachel’s mother Host

13. What does grading homework mean for a student’s grade? Below is a chart where we have two 4th grade children whose teacher grades every homework assignment. Rachel is a child who does well in school and has mastered many of her objectives. Unfortunately her homework doesn’t get finished because she has to help her mom take care of her two younger brothers. Her grades in Reading have suffered because her homework isn’t always complete. Sarah is a girl who really struggles in school. She hasn’t mastered many objectives and has difficulty paying attention. When she goes home her mom tries to help her with her homework but gets frustrated with Sarah’s lack of attention. Sarah’s mom ends up telling Sarah most of the homework so she can get it done. Sarah’s final grade is increased because she turns her homework in everyday. Grading Homework Scenario

14. Assess # 1 Asses s # 2 Asses s # 3 Asses s # 4 HW #1HW # 2 HW # 3 HW # 4 Final Grade w/HW Final Grade wo/HW Rachel 9293968900100058.892.5 Sarah 72678274100 86.973.75 Data of 2 students Assessment and Homework What do you think of these grades? Would you make any changes? If so, what would they be?

15. Review of the Research: Homework and Practice The amount of homework assigned to students should be different from elementary to high school. Parental involvement in homework should be kept to a minimum. The purpose of homework should be identified and articulated. If homework is assigned, it should be commented on. Mastering a skill or a process requires a fair amount of focused practice. While practicing, students should adapt and shape what they have learned.

16. For “Homework” For “Homework” Complete the Homework and Practice Reflection online through schoolwires… –the link will be emailed to you Wednesday morning. You will have one week to complete the reflection. Just transfer your answers from today to the online version. Instead of a plus/delta……Go to my webpage and leave your comments on my “professional development” blog.

17. Thank you for everything!! You have all been so GREAT!!!!