Homework
Welcome to Social Studies! I am looking forward to this year and anticipate a super year for all of us.
I believe homework is important because it is a valuable aid in helping students make the most of their experiences in school. I give homework because it reinforces what has been learned in class, prepares students for upcoming lessons, teaches responsibility and independence, and helps students develop positive study habits.
Assignments are posted on TeacherEase.com for the date it is due. For example, a homework assignment given on October 10th is posted under the due date of October 12th because this is when it is due. It is important when checking TeacherEase.com to always look ahead.
Social Studies homework is typically studying. Students should spend 10-20 minutes a night reviewing topics discussed in class. This could include reading over notes, creating study guides, practicing maps, and/or making flash cards. Parents/guardians are encouraged to help students study as they learn the skills of higher thinking by asking questions that require students to explain “why”. Studying homework is posted on TeacherEase.com as “study homework”
Students will occasional receive written homework. This homework is posted on TeacherEase.com as “homework completed on time”. Homework that is complete and submitted on time will be given full-credit (100%) Incomplete homework and homework submitted one day late will be given half-credit (50%). Homework not completed or submitted more than one day late will not be any credit (0%). Also, some homework assignments will be collected and counted for a grade. All assignments will be noted on TeacherEase.com with the appropriate grade and code.
Students are expected to do their best on all homework assignments. This means that the assignment must be completed neatly, and they have attempted to complete each and every question, not leaving any of them blank.
Please refer to the Middle School Handbook for more details on the homework policies.
I believe homework is important because it is a valuable aid in helping students make the most of their experiences in school. I give homework because it reinforces what has been learned in class, prepares students for upcoming lessons, teaches responsibility and independence, and helps students develop positive study habits.
Assignments are posted on TeacherEase.com for the date it is due. For example, a homework assignment given on October 10th is posted under the due date of October 12th because this is when it is due. It is important when checking TeacherEase.com to always look ahead.
Social Studies homework is typically studying. Students should spend 10-20 minutes a night reviewing topics discussed in class. This could include reading over notes, creating study guides, practicing maps, and/or making flash cards. Parents/guardians are encouraged to help students study as they learn the skills of higher thinking by asking questions that require students to explain “why”. Studying homework is posted on TeacherEase.com as “study homework”
Students will occasional receive written homework. This homework is posted on TeacherEase.com as “homework completed on time”. Homework that is complete and submitted on time will be given full-credit (100%) Incomplete homework and homework submitted one day late will be given half-credit (50%). Homework not completed or submitted more than one day late will not be any credit (0%). Also, some homework assignments will be collected and counted for a grade. All assignments will be noted on TeacherEase.com with the appropriate grade and code.
Students are expected to do their best on all homework assignments. This means that the assignment must be completed neatly, and they have attempted to complete each and every question, not leaving any of them blank.
Please refer to the Middle School Handbook for more details on the homework policies.
Teacher Ease Coding
Handed in = Used for studying homework category
Missing and zero is given with a comment
***If it is for a test, quiz, or classwork, comment is = absent please make up work-once turned in grade will be adjusted
***If for homework completed on time, comment will be missing then ½ credit will be given with a late symbol.
***If it is for a test, quiz, or classwork, comment is = absent please make up work-once turned in grade will be adjusted
***If for homework completed on time, comment will be missing then ½ credit will be given with a late symbol.
Missing
Excused and not counted toward student average
Complete and given full credit = Used for homework completed
Not Complete and a zero is given = Used for homework not completed
= Used if absent and hasn’t completed work
= Used if absent and hasn’t completed work
Comments exist about student work (click to view)
Work was handed in late
Half credit given = Used for homework completed late or for incomplete homework
Tips For Organizing Your Materials
- Write down your homework assignments and any special directions in your assignment book when they are discussed in class. Make sure to bring this assignment book home and check on teacher ease! Check both every night before going to bed to see if you have done everything.
- Look in your locker every day before you go home to make sure you don’t forget anything. Check twice!
- Follow your teacher’s directions about where to put papers that are returned to you.
- Don’t leave anything in your locker that you don’t need for school (like trash, toys, old paper, etc.) The same advice goes for your backpack.
- Keep all your home study materials in one place so you can always find them.
- If it is difficult for you to stay organized, ask a grownup for help you.
- Make a special time every day to do your homework. One gook time is right after school before you watch television. If you have things to do after school, maybe after dinner would be best. Pick the best time for YOU and try to use that time every day
- Get everything ready for school (your backpack, clothes, lunch, homework, etc.) before you go to bed each night. Put everything you need to take to school together so you won’t forget anything in the morning.
Studying Tips
Have a Positive Attitude about Learning
Make Studying a Habit
- Start studying the minute you learn something new. Allow time for information to “soak in.” This means you need to complete all homework assignments.
- Use a daily calendar to help you plan out long term projects, assignments and/or test. This will help you manage your time and allows you to see what needs to be worked on.
- Seriously consider the effects of procrastination. Never wait till the last minute to study for a test. You should be reviewing materials constantly. You can do this by completing homework assignments and participating in class.
- Give yourself enough time to do a good job. Go for QUALITY! Set reasonable time limits for yourself.
- Make sure you understand the assignment. Ask questions if not sure
- Prioritize your workload. Always work on what is most important and/or due first.
- Always predict the amount of effort and the time required to complete a task. Do not spread yourself too thin. Consider your commitments and the priority of each. Always check and update your calendar.
- It is less tiring to “spread out” study periods rather than to “cram”
- Break large assignments into smaller, organized parts.
- Build on your learning strengths. Find the techniques that work best for you.
- Concentration is the biggest problem when studying, so find a place you can think.
- Review the information just before you go to bed and in the morning.
- Prop reading material at a 45-degree angle and your eyes will be less tired.
- Learn to use spare moments in class and at home.
- Alternate the tasks/assignments that do not require great amounts of concentration with those that do.
- Use flash cards to help you study information that requires understanding and memorizing. Study them front and back.
- Always make sure you have a parent helping you to study. They should be asking you all types of questions (who, what, when, where, why, and how). They should also be making up practice test.
- Read information aloud and use sticky notes to write down important details- vocabulary, dates, people, places, main idea, etc. Then, stick them on the page or section you just read. This will help you when answering comprehension questions and/or studying for a test or quiz.
- Write notes in your own words after each section you read.
- Use outlines and charts to help you study for essay questions.
- You should not only be given answers orally when studying, but you should also practice writing them out. So, a parent or tutor should be making up different types of tests for you to practice- matching, true & false, essay, fill in the blank, etc.
- It’s OK to dislike the assignment or task, BUT do your best anyway!
- Read all directions twice and make sure you read and answer all parts of the questions. If you do not understand the question, ask for clarification.
- Never rush through a quiz or test. There are no rewards for being the first one done. Use all the time given to you and make sure you check all your answers.
Make Studying a Habit