Homework+&+Practice

= Read and Reflect =

**How do you currently apply this strategy without the use of technology?**

**In my classroom**, homework and practice are related. First, I have standard homework assignments that are completed nightly. These provide practice, reinforcement, and development of skills. For example, students receive a monthly basic math assignment I call Computation Practice. Students receive ten problems, a monthly calendar, and instructions. Each night the ten problems are used to practice one skill identified on the calendar, such as add, double the top number and subtract, or multiply by the digit in the tens place. By the end of the month, students have practice basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
 * Second**, homework and practice is never busy work. I only assign meaningful assignments related to the curriculum after I am reasonably confident students can complete the assignments successfully. In class, students are taught to take notes, copy examples, and complete practice problems in a notebook. The notes are referenced when completing homework. Homework, including the Computation Practice, is discussed and corrected regularly – usually the next class session or within the week.

**What new insight did you gain from the reading?**

**As a result** of this reading, I would like to more effectively communicate with my parents and students the purpose, goals, and their roles in homework and practice. At the beginning of the year I send home a letter regarding homework policy. I send home progress reports but more communication is needed for homework and practice to impact student achievement. This reading suggested the use of journals, trackers, and other tools to achieve this goal. This course has introduced several Web 2.0 tools that may assist in accomplishing this goal.

= Apply and Reflect =

**Provide evidence of the tool you learned.**

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**How might you use this tool in your classroom?**

**Quizlet **is a great tool for promoting student achievement. As an independent activity, students can actively engage in review activities. In creating a group, students can achieve through collaboration and discussions. This tool may be useful as a regular homework and review assignment. It is accessible 24/7.