New Summary Report - 28 June 2016

1. Which grade do you teach?

None of the above - 5.0%

Kindergarten - 15.0%
5 - 5.0%

4 - 35.0% 1 - 25.0%

3 - 15.0%

Value Percent Count Statistics

Kindergarten 15.0% 3 Total Responses 20

1 25.0% 5 Sum 47.0

2 0.0% 0 Average 2.9

3 15.0% 3 StdDev 1.4

4 35.0% 7 Max 5.0

5 5.0% 1

6 0.0% 0

7 0.0% 0

8 0.0% 0

None of the above 5.0% 1

Totals 20

1. Which grade do you teach?

 None of the above - 5.0%
Kindergarten - 15.0%
5 - 5.0%

4 - 35.0% 1 - 25.0%

3 - 15.0%

Value Percent Count Statistics

Kindergarten 15.0% 3 Total Responses 20

1 25.0% 5 Sum 47.0

2 0.0% 0 Average 2.9

3 15.0% 3 StdDev 1.4

4 35.0% 7 Max 5.0

5 5.0% 1

6 0.0% 0

7 0.0% 0

8 0.0% 0

None of the above 5.0% 1

Totals 20

2. Are you the teacher who decides if homework will be assigned in your classroom or for the classes you teach?
 No - 20.0%

Yes - 80.0%

Value Percent Count Statistics

Yes 80.0% 16 Total Responses 20

No 20.0% 4

Totals 20

3. How many years have you been teaching?

0-5 Years - 12.5%

20+ years - 25.0%

5-10 years - 12.5%

15-20 years - 25.0% 10-15 Years - 25.0%

Value Percent Count Statistics

0-5 Years 12.5% 2 Total Responses 16

5-10 years 12.5% 2 Sum 190.0

10-15 Years 25.0% 4 Average 13.6

15-20 years 25.0% 4 StdDev 5.2

Totals 16 Max 20.0

Value Percent Count

20+ years 25.0% 4

Totals 16

4. How many schools have you taught in?

5 or more - 18.8% 1 - 18.8%

4 - 6.3%

2 - 18.8%

3 - 37.5%

Value Percent Count Statistics

1 18.8% 3 Total Responses 16

2 18.8% 3 Sum 46.0

3 37.5% 6 Average 2.9

4 6.3% 1 StdDev 1.3

5 or more 18.8% 3 Max 5.0

Totals 16

5. How long have you been in your current grade?

 1-2 years - 25.0%

8+ years - 50.0%

3-4 years - 12.5%

5-7 years - 12.5%

Value Percent Count Statistics

1-2 years 25.0% 4 Total Responses 16

3-4 years 12.5% 2 Sum 84.0

5-7 years 12.5% 2 Average 5.3

8+ years 50.0% 8 StdDev 3.0

Totals 16 Max 8.0

6. How many nights a week do you assign homework (Monday through Thursday)?

2 - 12.5%

3 - 12.5%

4 - 75.0%

Value Percent Count Statistics

1 0.0% 0 Total Responses 16

2 12.5% 2 Sum 58.0

Totals 16 Average 3.6

Value Percent Count Statistics

3 12.5% 2 StdDev 0.7

4 75.0% 12 Max 4.0

Totals 16

7. Do you assign homework on weekends and over school vacations?

Often - 6.3%

Never - 50.0%

Sometimes - 43.8%

Value Percent Count Statistics

Never 50.0% 8 Total Responses 16

Sometimes 43.8% 7

Often 6.3% 1

Always 0.0% 0

Totals 16

8. Why do you or do you not assign homework on weekends and over school vacations?

Count Response

1 Children's minds need to relax and play.

1 I believe students need to spend time with their families.

1 If we go on school trips......other then that homework every night'

1 Keep skills fresh

1 Most parents expect no hw on the weekends.

1 Students need a break from schoolwork and need time to enjoy family.

1 To complete a project.
Count Response

1 Usually the end of a lesson for ELA each week is Fridays.

1 to give the kids a break

1 I normally give the kiddos time in class to complete the reinforcement assignment (homework) so they don't have homework
over the weekend or vacation.

1 I do not assign homework on weekends or over school vacation because I believe that time should be spent with family or on
extra-curricular activities.

1 Weekend homework is only a reminder to study for a test the following week. A few times a year weekends are available for
long-term projects. I do not assign work (other than to read) over breaks since it is a break from school.

1 We assign projects that correlate to our social studies units which require family time...i.e., timeline, family tree, etc. During
week long vacations. No homework on weekends and days off from school. Regular days dont require hw bc everyone needs
a b re ak...hw on longer vacations makes sense bc it helps ease the transition

1 I do not usually because I feel homework should reinforce the day's lessons, objectives and skills. I'm not providing direct
instruction during vacations or on the weekends. I think for homework to be a good tool, there needs to be quick feedback and
assessment before moving on. I also think the students need down time, family time and time to learn on their own. Weekends
and vacations aren't meant to be loaded with school work. I encourage them to read daily.

1 I do not assign homework over the weekends or school vacations because I feel it is important for children to do things with
their family and have other experiences. Homework is given to check for understanding and I am not with the students over the
weekend to monitor their work.

1 Weekends are for family time. So many families suffer from broken homes, busy schedules, Zero time to spend bonding as a
family that I feel the weekends are strictly reserved for this purpose

9. Why do you assign homework? (check all that apply)

100
87.5%

75%

75

50

31.3% 31.3%

25 18.8%
12.5%

0
practice of a skill to check for understanding other instructional reasons school policy parents expect it other non instructional
reasons

Value Percent Count Statistics

practice of a skill 87.5% 14 Total Responses 16

to check for understanding 75.0% 12

Totals 16
Value Percent Count

other instructional reasons 18.8% 3

school policy 31.3% 5

parents expect it 31.3% 5

other non instructional reasons 12.5% 2

Totals 16

10. Please provide further elaboration why you assign homework.

Count Response

1 I assign homework to reinforce skills taught in class and give an opportunity for extra practice.

1 Practice

1 See above

1 Some students benefit from practice and review.

1 To help parents help their children at home

1 To make sure kids continue to practice what hey are taught in class.

1 To prepare for first grade, practice routines and support daily instruction

1 assess the skills taught

1 reinforce skills that have not been mastered

1 I assign homework to check for understanding. I use it as a guide to see who understood the material and who did not. I also
check to see if the students were able to do the homework on their own or if they had assistance from their parents.

1 Homework shows parents what skills a child is learning at school. It also helps begin a habit of time management and
commitments at an early age. Some students require additional practice outside of the regular school day.

1 It is important to practice skills that we cover in class as well as review previously taught information.

1 I am required to assign homework by the directive of my principal. Personally I do not believe in assigning homework due to the
over scheduled nature of most school Agro children.

1 I assign homework to go along with school policy, to practice skills, and to check my students' understanding of the day's
lesson.

1 I think it provides good practice of skills and helps the learner become proficient with the material. It allows me to see if the
student is able to apply concepts, skills and strategies independently to a certain degree.

1 Reinforcement of skills, particularly math. I do not assign any other homework except for nightly reading.

11. Do you find homework an effective tool for reaching the academic goals of the students?
 No - 18.8%

Yes - 81.3%

Value Percent Count Statistics

Yes 81.3% 13 Total Responses 16

No 18.8% 3

Totals 16

12. Why do you or do you not find homework to be an effective tool for reaching the academic goals of the
students?

Count Response

1 Homework is to reinforce skills - not to teach skills.

1 It can benefit students knowledge and understanding of a subject.

1 It reinforces what I teach

1 Reinforce what was taught. Let parents know what was taught.

1 Students get additional practice and are able to reinforce concepts

1 Students in my class benefit from repeated practice of a skill to help with mastery.

1 mastery of skill

1 xxxxxx

1 I find homework to be an effective tool for reaching the academic goals because is reassures me if students understand the
material and whether or not I did a good job teaching the material or if I need to review the information again.

1 When used well, I believe homework provides me with information that can be used to enhance my teaching and differentiate
the material to meet my students' needs .

1 I believe a quick review and practice for homework is important. It should not take longer than 10-15 to complete.

1 It provides extra practice and allows parents to reinforce skills. It also gives me a 2nd opportunity to recognize difficulties a
student might be having that I may not have recognized in class.

1 I find it to be effective because it gives me a chance to see how the kids do outside of classroom environment.
 Count Response

1 Sometimes parents help too much and you wonder if the student is really getting something out of it. I also have students who
have zero parental support and I worry that they will practice their mistakes.

1 The student who "got it" the first time doesn't need busy work. The student who did not "get it" won't learn it at home unless
there is someone at home who can re teach it to him.

1 I do for most students...some need repeated instruction & parents need to be aware of what is taught in school...some are so
far ahead that the hw isn't relevant. Too difficult to differentiate properly

13. How many students turn in homework late on average?

5 or more - 25.0%

3-4 - 6.3%

1-2 - 68.8%

Value Percent Count Statistics

0 0.0% 0 Total Responses 16

1-2 68.8% 11 Sum 34.0

3-4 6.3% 1 Average 2.1

5 or more 25.0% 4 StdDev 1.7

Totals 16 Max 5.0

14. Of the student turning in homework late, do you see that it is the same student/students?
 Yes - 100.0%

Value Percent Count Statistics

Yes 100.0% 16 Total Responses 16

No 0.0% 0

Totals 16

15. Of the students who turn in homework late, is it?

76-100% of the time - 12.5%

51-75% of the time - 25.0% up to 25% of the time - 50.0%

26-50% of the time - 12.5%

Value Percent Count Statistics

up to 25% of the time 50.0% 8 Total Responses 16

26-50% of the time 12.5% 2 Sum 408.0

51-75% of the time 25.0% 4 Average 51.0

76-100% of the time 12.5% 2 StdDev 17.7

Totals 16 Max 76.0

16. What are the reasons students fail to complete or turn in homework? (Please check all that are applicable)
100

75
62.5%

50

25 18.8%

6.3% 6.3% 6.3%

0
No parent/guardian supervision Over scheduled Single parent overworked Illness Other - Write In (Required)
or support

Value Percent Count Statistics

No parent/guardian supervision or support 62.5% 10 Total Responses 16

Over scheduled 6.3% 1

Lack of tools (computer, craft supplies, etc) 0.0% 0

Single parent overworked 6.3% 1

Illness 6.3% 1

Bore and needs more challenges 0.0% 0

Other - Write In (Required) 18.8% 3

Totals 16

Responses "Other - Write In (Required)" Count

Left Blank 17

Indifferent/Lazy/Disorganized 1

disorganized 1

still learning responsibility of belongings 1

17. What strategies do you find effective getting students to do their homework?

Count Response

1 Daily checking and rewards.

1 Extra points in class.

1 Hold them accountable.

1 Homework behavior chart

Count Response

1 If student does not complete homework I help them with it during recess.

1 It is an expectation of the classroom. No other strategies are needed.

1 Reviewing the homework the next day.

1 Sending parent emails or making frequent phone calls to reach parents

1 Time before/after school

2 rewards

1 rewards and consequences

1 Strategies to get students to do their homework are using sticker charts, classroom "scoops", which can lead to a pajamas day
or a game day. By doing so it motivates the children to complete their homework.

1 Our k hw is optional so we cant push any child to complete the assignments if their parents don't want them to

1 We check it everyday. I don't have too many issues with homework because it's first grade. However, if they miss 3 home
works, they must do it at recess. This is a good deterrent.

1 Having them do it at recess. Signing agenda mate at the end of each day and having parents do the same.

18. Do you think homework creates resentment? (check all that apply)
100

75

56.3%

50
37.5% 37.5%
31.3%

25

0
Yes - in parents Yes- in students No-in parents No -in students

Value Percent Count Statistics

Yes - in parents 37.5% 6 Total Responses 16

Yes- in students 31.3% 5

No-in parents 37.5% 6

No -in students 56.3% 9

Totals 16

19. Do you grade homework? If so, what grading method do you use?
 Other - Please explain Write In (Required) - 12.5%

Yes- points - 25.0%

Yes - percentage - 6.3%

No - I review for completion only and does not

affect student grade - 56.3%

Value Percent Count Statistics

Yes- points 25.0% 4 Total Responses 16

Yes - percentage 6.3% 1

No - I review for completion only and does not affect 56.3% 9

student grade

No I do not collect or grade homework 0.0% 0

Other - Please explain Write In (Required) 12.5% 2

Totals 16

Responses "Other - Please explain Write In (Required)" Count

Left Blank 18

I review it for completiona nd accuracy, but it does not affect their grade in a ny way. 1

completion grade 1

20. If you grade homework, how much of a student’s grade comes from homework in a given quarter or marking
period (weight)?
 100

75%
75

50

25
12.5%
6.3% 6.3%

0
10% 25% 50% Homework is not graded

Value Percent Count Statistics

10% 12.5% 2 Total Responses 16

25% 6.3% 1 Sum 95.0

50% 6.3% 1 Average 23.8

more than 50% 0.0% 0 StdDev 16.3

Homework is not graded 75.0% 12 Max 50.0

Totals 16

21. If homework is not graded how do you share feedback with your students?

Count Response

1 Graded

1 I check it daily and review with the student if there are errors.

1 I talk with them if I see something is needed

1 Progress report

1 Sit down and fix mistakes with them, and try and fix where their might be confused ion.

1 Thanks for turning it in....provide fedback verbally on 1 portion of hw

1 by talking to them

1 n/a

1 we review it together, I set up appointments with them to provide additional assistance

1 xxxxx

1 Homework is corrected and returned. If a student has a large portion incorrect, the lesson is retaught to that child.

1 I check hw for mistakes and students must stay in for recess to do homework corrections and support.
 Count Response

1 I check it individually. With them. If more than 3 get the same question wrong, I go over the concept with the class again.

1 Feedback is shared with children individually if a few did not understand the topic. If more than 5 or 6 students had difficulty with
the topic I will do a mini lesson and review the material with the whole class.

1 Students receive homework back to keep that is correct. Mistakes need to be corrected so paper goes in their work folder.

1 I grade homework upon completion. We review the correct answers as a class and review difficult problems.

22. In your opinion, does non graded homework provide a benefit to the students’ academic success?

No - 12.5%

Yes - 87.5%

Value Percent Count Statistics

Yes 87.5% 14 Total Responses 16

No 12.5% 2

Totals 16

23. I feel that homework is not beneficial to students’ educational progress?

 Often - 25.0%

Never - 43.8%

Sometimes - 31.3%

Value Percent Count Statistics

Always 0.0% 0 Total Responses 16

Often 25.0% 4

Sometimes 31.3% 5

Never 43.8% 7

Totals 16

24. Do you allow your students to start homework in school and finish at home?

Yes - 37.5%

No - 62.5%

Value Percent Count Statistics

Yes 37.5% 6 Total Responses 16

No 62.5% 10

Totals 16
25. When assigning homework do you consider how long it will take a student to complete home?

Yes - 100.0%

Value Percent Count Statistics

Yes 100.0% 16 Total Responses 16

No 0.0% 0

Totals 16