Explores the benefits and drawbacks of homework. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
"Students have always complained about the amount of homework they've been given, but informed debates about homework and its impact on students' lives and mental health have become more common in recent years. Readers are encouraged to understand both sides of the debate and to form their own opinion as they explore informative main text and fact boxes featuring relevant statistics. A detailed graphic organizer and full-color photographs work with the unbiased text to create a relatable reading experience that challenges readers to strengthen their critical-thinking skills as they study different ways to view a topic that directly affects them"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the controversy over the effectiveness of homework and suggests teachers revise homework practices to ensure quality assignments and differentiation and encourage completion by deemphasizing grades and implementing strategies and support programs.
Gilbert forgets to do his homework over the weekend because he is busy playing in the snow and getting ready for Christmas, but then he comes up with a solution at the last minute.
"Daring readers not to have fun, this . . . picture book has everything--comedy, drama, action, heart--and what's even better, it has homework, a trip to the dentist and raisins--nature's candy!"--BTCat.
"Planning to make her father's famous raspberry torte for a back-to-school project, Willa is dismayed when her plans are upended by a poor raspberry crop, forcing her to scramble for an alternate idea"--OCLC.
"Aiden is one of the smartest players on the field. His active brain helps him to respond quickly to the action and anticipate the ball. But that same overactivity doesn't translate to his schoolwork. . . . His grades are so low that if he doesn't improve, he'll be dropped from the team. Will Aiden make the grade, or will he watch from the sideline?"--Provided by publisher.
