Teachers at the Peabody School try to design homework activities that stretch student thinking and help them to apply what they have learned to real life situations. Homework assignments should challenge students to think, reason and apply skills to specific situations. Periodically assignments should provide students with practice and drill on specific learnings, however, if all homework consisted of skill and drill, then homework would become a chore and not a powerful learning experience. It should be a venue for families to discover what their children know and think. We believe that homework is an integral part of the educational process.
Homework prepares students for classroom participation and activities.
Homework develops independent study habits. Homework reinforces and extends school learning experiences and provides practice, review and application of basic skills. Homework provides a structure for reaching closure on the skills and knowledge taught in the classroom. Homework lays the foundation for students taking responsibility for their own learning. Homework develops organizational and time management skills.