Rather, formative assessment can serve as practice for our students, much like
a meaningful homework assignment does.
Not exact matches
Dr. Pope's org Challenge Success notes,» [S] everal studies have shown that when students have some choice over
assignments, such as which topics to write about or which problems to do, they are more likely to be engaged in the work and complete it... If
homework is going to be assigned, it should be developmentally appropriate,
meaningful, and engaging for the students.»
Stanford education expert Denise Pope says that the quality of a
homework assignment and whether students find it
meaningful can have a significant impact on student achievement,
homework completion, motivation and even physical health.
«The quality of the
homework assignment and whether or not students find it
meaningful can have a significant impact on student achievement,
homework completion, motivation and physical health, Pope said in a recent interview.
Initially, it took Samantha time to construct
homework assignments that were
meaningful and more time to explain them to students.
Do you want her to give your child rich and
meaningful feedback on
assignments and
homework?
«Many teachers say they have a hard time creating
meaningful and appropriate
homework assignments and getting students to complete the
assignments successfully.»
Clarity involves stating goals or major objectives and making sure that students know what they are accountable for knowing or doing; carefully outlining a lesson sequence, moving from simpler to more complex ideas; providing instruction both orally and in writing; checking understanding by asking specific questions or obtaining work samples; and providing for
meaningful practice and feedback through class work or
homework assignments that review all lessons skills and content.