Homework: The Effects of Differentiated Homework on Homework Completion Rates and Assessment Scores

The purpose of the present study was to determine the attitudes and uses of homework of staff members; and the effects of differentiated homework on homework completion rates and assessment results at a large suburban middle school. Thirty teachers responded with details regarding homework purpose and importance in their classrooms. Sixty-two eighth-grade students, taught by the same instructor, were given differentiated homework based on their performance on a pre-assessment. Findings indicate that assignment of homework is aligned with content area and quantity of homework is aligned with grade level. The study also finds that differentiated homework increased homework completion rates and student achievement on assessment. Document Type Thesis Degree Name MS in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education This thesis is available at Fisher Digital Publications: http://fisherpub.sjfc. edu/mathcs_etd_masters/4 St. John Fisher College Fisher Digital Publications Mathematical and Computing Sciences Masters Mathematical and Computing Sciences Department 5-1-2008 Homework: The Effects of Differentiated Homework on Homework Completion Rates and Assessment Scores Heather Allen St. John Fisher College Follow this and additional works at: http://fisherpub.sjfc. edu/mathcs_etd_masters This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Mathematical and Computing Sciences Department at Fisher Digital Publications. It has been accepted for inclusion in Mathematical and Computing Sciences Masters by an authorized administrator of Fisher Digital Publications. Recommended Citation Allen, Heather, "Homework: The Effects of Differentiated Homework on Homework Completion Rates and Assessment Scores" (2008). Mathematical and Computing Sciences Masters. Paper 4. Homework: The Effects of Differentiated Homework on Homework Completion Rates and Assessment Scores Abstract The purpose of the present study was to determine the attitudes and uses of homework of staff members; and the effects of differentiated homework on homework completion rates and assessment results at a large suburban middle school. Thirty teachers responded with details regarding homework purpose and importance in their classrooms. Sixty-two eighth-grade students, taught by the same instructor, were given differentiated homework based on their performance on a pre-assessment. Findings indicate that assignment of homework is aligned with content area and quantity of homework is aligned with grade level. The study also finds that differentiated homework increased homework completion rates and student achievement on assessment.The purpose of the present study was to determine the attitudes and uses of homework of staff members; and the effects of differentiated homework on homework completion rates and assessment results at a large suburban middle school. Thirty teachers responded with details regarding homework purpose and importance in their classrooms. Sixty-two eighth-grade students, taught by the same instructor, were given differentiated homework based on their performance on a pre-assessment. Findings indicate that assignment of homework is aligned with content area and quantity of homework is aligned with grade level. The study also finds that differentiated homework increased homework completion rates and student achievement on assessment. Document Type Thesis Degree Name MS in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education This thesis is available at Fisher Digital Publications: http://fisherpub.sjfc. edu/mathcs_etd_masters/4 Effectiveness of Homework 1 Homework: The Effects of Differentiated Homework on Homework Completion Rates and Assessment Scores Heather Allen St. John Fisher College Effectiveness of Homework 2 Abstract The purpose of the present study was to determine the attitudes and uses of homework of staff members; and the effects of differentiated homework on homework completion rates and assessment results at a large suburban middle school. Thirty teachers responded with details regarding homework purpose and importance in their classrooms. Sixty-two eighth-grade students, taught by the same instructor, were given differentiated homework based on their performance on a pre-assessment. Findings indicate that assignment of homework is aligned with content area and quantity of homework is aligned with grade level. The study also finds that differentiated homework increased homework completion rates and student achievement on assessment.The purpose of the present study was to determine the attitudes and uses of homework of staff members; and the effects of differentiated homework on homework completion rates and assessment results at a large suburban middle school. Thirty teachers responded with details regarding homework purpose and importance in their classrooms. Sixty-two eighth-grade students, taught by the same instructor, were given differentiated homework based on their performance on a pre-assessment. Findings indicate that assignment of homework is aligned with content area and quantity of homework is aligned with grade level. The study also finds that differentiated homework increased homework completion rates and student achievement on assessment. 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