I have a homework policy in my classroom. Students must write their homework assignments in their agendas every day. If a homework assignment is not completed, a student will receive a code and complete the assignment at recess as well as stand on the fence for 5 minutes. I do not give homework every night. My policy follows Marzano’s suggestions/recommendations for providing productive homework because the instructions are clear and provide specific as to what they should do. I also go over the directions in class. I only send homework with the intentions of students reviewing skills that they’ve been previously taught. I often utilize homework as a chance for them to have extra practice before taking a test. For the homework assignments that
