Homework should adhere to building and district policies. I make homework an extension of what has been practiced in class. Homework is not for unfamiliar new concepts, as this would discourage students. Homework teaches kids independence, self regulation, and boosts knowledge. Students need to be taught to perform homework …show more content…
Kindergarten and first grade should be 20 minutes Monday thru Thursday, and there after add 10 minutes per grade. I begin typically begin it week three. Reading should be 20 minutes per night in addition to homework for elementary grades. Occasionally there might be extra due to absence, or incomplete work. Homework is not graded in grade book.
Daily work and tests are returned with feedback, but only tests and projects are entered into grade book. Student progress is monitored thru tests, daily assignments, and discussions. Students are evaluated on a 4 or 5 point scale, and a grade for effort is included. Students are given my scoring system on first day as grade appropriate. It is essential that students know at all times how they are doing.
I believe homework and grading are essential to preparing students for their future. Homework is should be home learning, and an expansion of concepts studied in class. All work sent home must be age appropriate, and younger grades should read 20 minutes. Students should always be given feedback on everything from class discussion to tests. The things that teachers instill on students will make a better future for