Blog 10: Homework Rationale

Our rationale for giving homework and independent work is to provide opportunities for students to practice and master content previously taught in the classroom.  Meaningful homework will include a clear academic purpose, promote ownership and choice, will leave the student with a feeling of competence, and will be enjoyable and interesting to the students. Homework does not always need to be done on paper. Students will have choices such as creating comic strips online or researching topics that interest them.  Parental help will be minimal and assignments will be differentiated based on student needs. Assignments will be time-based rather than task-based and video tutorials, as well as web-based resources, will be available on the class website. Specific feedback will be given during weekly homework conferences.