Why should I do it:

• Some students have more difficulty completing and remaining engaged with home work assignments and tasks, therefore, structuring homework assignments and gearing them toward these kids can increase success

When should I do it:

• When a student(s) is not completing homework
• When a student(s) is having difficulty completing homework
• When a student(s) is completing homework incorrectly

How do I do it:
(Items with footnotes link to external websites)

• Tips for Getting Homework Done:
  • Lay out expectations early in the school year ¹
  • Create assignments with a purpose ¹
  • Make sure students understand the purpose ¹
  • Make assignments focused and clear ¹
  • Create assignments that challenge students to think and to integrate ¹
  • Vary assignments ¹
  • Give homework that makes learning personal ¹
  • Tie assignments to the present ¹
  • Match assignments to the skills, interests, and needs of students ¹
  • Use school and community resources ¹
  • Match assignments to your style of teaching ¹
  • Assign an appropriate amount of homework ¹
  • Encourage and teach good study habits ¹
  • Provide constructive feedback ¹
  • Give praise and motivate ¹
  • Give help as needed ¹
  • Communicate with parents ¹
  • Show respect for students ¹
• Put An End To Homework Horror ²

Footnotes:

1. ed.gov. Helping Your Students With Homework: A Guide for Teachers. [http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/HelpingStudents/1layout.html].
2. Bafile, C. (2009). Put an End to Homework Horror . [http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr306.shtml].