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Rutherford, William; Foyle, Harvey C. – Tips for Principals, 1988
Homework policies and guidelines are the topics outlined in this article. Homework policies should address the amount of homework and amount of school time available to do the homework. Guidelines for grading homework are also discussed. It is recommended that teachers should prepare a written description of homework practices for the principal.…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrator Role, Assignments, Elementary Secondary Education
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Hodapp, Albert F.; Hodapp, Joan B. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1992
Using an A-to-Z keyword format, this article presents research findings and suggestions on effective use of homework assignments. The article suggests appropriate amounts of homework by grade level, emphasizes the importance of feedback, recommends use of notebooks as organizational tools, and notes the value of displaying completed homework. (JDD)
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Homework
Cooper, Harris – 1994
For many years, homework has been a topic of heated public discussion and concern of students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Perhaps the most crucial question regards its efficacy for improving academic achievement. This book combines the results of research studies and exemplary practices to provide guidance about homework to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Assignments, Elementary Secondary Education, Home Study
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Denton, Jon J.; Matheny, Connie – Clearing House, 1980
The authors give advice to teachers on correctly presenting assignments by discussing these questions: What information should an instructional assignment convey? What criteria should be considered in phrasing an instructional assignment? And what means can be used to clarify an assignment? (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Communication, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
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Tripp, Joseph S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1998
Presents a method to make precalculus college freshmen accountable to the class for doing at least some of their assigned homework problems by making each student an expert on one or more of the assignments. (ASK)
Descriptors: Assignments, Higher Education, Homework, Mathematics Activities
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Rademacher, Joyce A.; Cowart, Melinda; Sparks, Jan; Chism, Valerie – Preventing School Failure, 1997
Discusses the failure of students with learning disabilities to complete their homework assignments, lists criteria for planning assignments to motivate secondary students, and offers suggestions on procedures and outcomes for inviting students to participate in the assignment completion process. An Assignment Idea Chart is provided. (CR)
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, Homework, Learning Disabilities
Turner, Thomas – Tennessee Education, 1984
Summarizes arguments of advocates and opponents of homework. Stresses that timing of assignments, nature of and reasons for giving assignments, clarity and completeness of assignment explanations, and treatment of completed assignments must be considered for homework to be an effective, joy-giving tool. Offers nine ideas for making homework more…
Descriptors: Assignments, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
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Foyle, Harvey C. – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
The link that homework provides between school and community can become more productive if teachers and administrators ensure that the school homework is clear, meaningful, varied, and regularly assigned. (Author/TE)
Descriptors: Assignments, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Family School Relationship
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Prigo, Robert – American Journal of Physics, 1977
Describes and evaluates introductory physics homework problems done in conjunction with student-performed demonstrations. Discusses them within a process approach to instruction consistent with Piaget's developmental theory. (MLH)
Descriptors: Assignments, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education
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Foyle, Harvey C. – 1985
Variety in homework is one way to achieve educational excellence in social studies. The twin social studies goals of teaching basic knowledge and teaching reasoning/critical thinking skills are accomplished by providing variety. In accordance with Lee and Pratt's homework taxonomy, homework can be placed under one of the following: preparation,…
Descriptors: Assignments, Basic Skills, Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education
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Bauer, Anne M.; Ulrich, Mary E. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2002
This article describes what happened when Palm Pilots were given to 28 sixth-graders, 6 with special needs. Students preferred using the Palm Pilot to a traditional notebook for recording assignments and used the Palm Pilots to access spelling lists and to check math and spelling. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Assignments, Assistive Technology, Disabilities, Educational Technology
Salend, Spencer J.; Schliff, Janet – Academic Therapy, 1988
Guidelines are presented to assist special educators in implementing homework practices. They include determining the amount of homework, deciding on the content of homework, selecting the type of homework, explaining homework to students, assisting students with their homework, motivating students to complete homework, evaluating homework, and…
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Birnbaum, Barry W. – 1989
The practicum was designed to increase the organizational skills of four emotionally handicapped students (aged 13-14) enrolled in a secondary school program, and to increase the quantity and quality of homework completed by those students in a regular English class. A needs survey documented that students, parents, and teachers felt that…
Descriptors: Assignments, Emotional Disturbances, English Instruction, Homework
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Turvey, Joel S. – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Increased pressure is facing many administrators today for teachers to assign more homework to students. Recent research is reviewed that correlates homework positively with student achievement, and the need for a homework policy in school districts is emphasized. (TE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Assignments, Educational Research
Simmons, Karen; Guinn, Cindy – 2000
Encouraging interactive learning and motivating K-5 students, this book presents step-by-step directions, drawings, black line masters, and photographs for 48 thematic classroom projects that use everyday items. The first chapter discusses the history of the "bag ladies." The second chapter describes how to gather, make, and store classroom…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Resources, Elementary Education, Homework
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