Homework

“Homework is an extension of the classroom...”

Did you know?
• Researh has proven that for every 30 minutes of
‘additional homework’ a student does per night,
his or her overall grade point average (GPA)
increases about half a point.
Homework

• Is an extended practice
• Is an advance preparation for the next
lesson
• Helps cultivate good study habits
• Is an assessment tool
Functions of Homework
by Vatterot, author of ASCD member book “Rethinking Homework” (2009)

1. Prelearning 2. Checking for understanding

• The homework is a • By way of homework,

preparation for an in- teachers gain insight
depth discussion of the into student learning.
next lesson by getting
an introduction or a
background.
Functions of Homework
by Vatterot, author of ASCD member book “Rethinking Homework” (2009)

3. Practice 4. Processing

• Homework is an • Homework is used when

opportunity for practice teachers want students to
of rote skills such as reflect on concepts
multiplication tables, discussed in class,
spelling words or facts integrate and apply
that need to be learned concepts and
memorized for skills in real life think of
internalization and new questions.
mastery.
REMEMBER
A good homework...

• is differentiated in terms of level and purpose

• enhances the facilitative role of parents
• observes school policy on homework
• has a relevant purpose understood by all
• is evaluated and commented on
• and comments are fed back to the learners and parents