Homework & Study Skills
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Homework & Study SkillsParent Information Night September 26th
Shannon Mitchell-Flek &Marla Paxton
What is inquiry based learning? Authentic, real work that reflects the work that
an adult at work or in the community might tackle.
Collaboration is within and beyond the classroom and is a foundation of inquiry.
Respect and cultivate the dispositions that all children bring with them when they first walk through our doors: imagination, curiosity, persistence, and the drive to understand the world.
What is inquiry based learning?
Teaching practices include: Problem-Based Learning: Learning that
starts with a problem or case study. Project-Based Learning: students create a
project or presentation to demonstrate their learning.
Design-Based Learning: Learning through the working design of a solution to a complex problem.
Why use the Connect Blog? http://calgaryscienceschool.blogspot.ca/
Bloom’s Level of Questioning
http://farr-integratingit.net/Theory/CriticalThinking/revisedcog.htm
CSS Definition of Homework No one definition to fit all classes or
subjects, however… Generally ‘homework consists of schoolwork
that was not completed during class time’ Exceptions are long term assignments,
projects, review (particularly Math but not endless repetition), or work that requires parent input.
CSS Definition (cont’d) Pre-learning or advance preparation for a
lesson or unit may require students to take home reading or engage in a discussion to prepare for an in-school activity.
All grades require more intensive amounts of homework at times, but the absence of homework does NOT correlate to an absence of learning.
Homework
Teacher websites – where to look http://www.calgaryscienceschool.com/
Time designated for homework What’s normal?
10 mins per grade is the recommendatione.g. grade 4 might have 40 mins in
total
Supporting Inquiry Listen to understand: Take time, and
show interest Clarify interpretation of or focus on
problem Build on strengths Explore consequences & alternatives Communication HAVE PATIENCE
Homework Assist vs. RescueMonitoring Assignments Be Informed
Talk to their teacher Alberta Education
Curriculum Be Involved
Collaborating together
Providing guidance Learn how your
child learns (learner profiles)
Encourage good study habits
Talk Provide
encouragement
When homework is a struggle Talk to your child’s teacher Parent Support – Levels of Support Student Services at CSS Tutor Sylvan Learning Center Oxford Learning Academy Alberta Distance Learning Calgary Learning Center
Strategies to Avoid
Threats Anger/Frustration/Disappointment Bribes Promises Over-Helping Doing it!
Organization Agendas Family calendars Workspace at
home
Backwards planning
Colour-coding subjects
Large Projects? Breaking then down into
more manageable pieces
Study Buddy
http://education.alberta.ca/parents/role/tips.aspx
Helping your Child Study Establishing a
routine Creating an
environment conducive to learning
Show an interest
Study Skills – Tests & Quizzes We are not a test focused school PAT’s
Why do we do them?“The purpose of the achievement tests are to determine how well students are learning what they are expected to learn, to inform Albertans about students’ achievement relative to provincial standards, and to assist schools, school authorities, and the province in monitoring and
improving student learning.” – AB Learning –
Tests & Quizzes are only one assessment tool used at CSS
Study Skills - Review Identify key concepts by highlighting or
underlining words Re-read chapters and notes Re-write notes in your own words Write jot notes or point form notes for key
concepts and terms Create study questions Create diagrams, webs, acronyms, to help
organize and retain the information visually
Questions?Please note that this presentation will be posted on the CSS Student Services website under the parent link.