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Extend the learning opportunities for students to practice, review, and apply knowledge.

Enhance students' ability to reach the expected level of proficiency for a skill or process.

Generalizations From Research

1. The amount of homework assigned to students should be different from elementary to high school.
2. Parental involvement should be kept to a minimum.
3. The purpose of homework should be identified and articulated.
4. If homework is assigned, it should be commented on.
5. Mastering a skill or a process requires focused practice.
6. While practicing, students should adapt and shape what they have learned.

Example Activities

• Class Websites/Blogs/Wikis
• PowerPoint Jeopardy (Could be developed online)
• practice Websites from EHubble

Recommendations & Ideas

1. Establish and communicate a homework policy
2. Design homework assignments that clearly articulate the purpose and outcome
3. Vary the approaches to providing feedback
4. Ask students to chart their speed and accuracy
5. Design practice that focuses on specific elements of a complex skill or process
6. Plan time for students to increase their conceptual understanding of skills or processes

Web2.0 Tools: My preferences*

Category Key: and links to more web tools

SD = Identifying Similarities and Differences CL = Cooperative Learning SNT = Summarizing and Note-Taking ER = Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition HP = Homework and Practice NR = Nonlinguistic Representation OF = Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback HYP = Generating and Testing Hypotheses QCO = Questions, Cues, and Advance Organizers