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= Welcome! = = = = = = OHMS Split Team PLC Homework Wiki Page! = = =

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= __How to navigate the OHMS Split Team PLC Homework Wiki Page__ =
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= __Our task__ =
 * ====Post our homework policies and procedures (see instructions below)====

= __Research-based best practices for homework from //Rethinking Homework//__ =

→Identify the purpose of the homework task:

 * ======Pre-learning======
 * ======Checking for Understanding======
 * ======Practice======
 * ======Processing======

→Design quality homework tasks

→Differentiate homework tasks

→Move from grading to checking (focus on feedback)

→Decriminalize the grading of homework

→Use completion strategies

→Establish homework support programs

= __Additional Resources__ =

→Four generalizations to guide teachers in the use of homework (from **Marzano's //Classroom Instruction that Works//**, pp.60-71)
 * 1) The amount of homework assigned to students should be different from elementary to middle school to high school
 * 2) Parent involvement in homework should be kept to a minimum
 * 3) The purpose of homework should be identified and articulated
 * 4) If homework is assigned, it should be commented on

→More research-based findings from  [|Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory] →Click to read one district's homework guidelines for parents, teachers, and students

→Click to read research on homework and students with disabilities [|homework(2).pdf]

= __Instructions to posting your current homework policies and procedures__ =


 * ====To make changes to a page or to add content, you must **click on the EDIT tab** located in the upper right corner of the page. An Editor tool bar will appear allowing you to perform some basic functions, such as typing and uploading images or files to the wiki.====
 * ====If your HW policy is already in electronic form, simply copy and paste the information into the wiki. Otherwise, you can type in the information manually.====
 * ====Click on this link to begin adding your information: Split Team Homework Policies====

= __Semantic Feature Analysis Chart__ =


 * ====To quickly compare all of the HW policies, I've included a chart highlighting some common areas we may be interested in looking at.====
 * ====After posting your policy, take a minute and fill in the chart **(use an X)** based on how you manage your homework tasks. (Remember to **click on the EDIT tab** to make changes.)====
 * ====Please add any addtional attributes you think should be included.====
 * ====Click on this link to access the Semantic Feature Analysis Chart====

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