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    This document outlines an activity to survey student opinions about homework. It provides background on the purposes of homework and notes that its use is controversial. It then lists 4 steps for conducting the survey: 1) Plan the questionnaire and homework variations, 2) Administer the questionnaire efficiently, 3) Analyze responses by tabulating data and considering questions, 4) Reflect on the approach and whether it achieved desired effects. An example confidential student questionnaire is also provided to collect opinions on homework completion rates, reasons for incompletion, and level of agreement with statements about interest, challenge, ease and difficulty.

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    This document outlines an activity to survey student opinions about homework. It provides background on the purposes of homework and notes that its use is controversial. It then lists 4 steps for conducting the survey: 1) Plan the questionnaire and homework variations, 2) Administer the questionnaire efficiently, 3) Analyze responses by tabulating data and considering questions, 4) Reflect on the approach and whether it achieved desired effects. An example confidential student questionnaire is also provided to collect opinions on homework completion rates, reasons for incompletion, and level of agreement with statements about interest, challenge, ease and difficulty.

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    This document outlines an activity to survey student opinions about homework. It provides background on the purposes of homework and notes that its use is controversial. It then lists 4 steps for conducting the survey: 1) Plan the questionnaire and homework variations, 2) Administer the questionnaire efficiently, 3) Analyze responses by tabulating data and considering questions, 4) Reflect on the approach and whether it achieved desired effects. An example confidential student questionnaire is also provided to collect opinions on homework completion rates, reasons for incompletion, and level of agreement with statements about interest, challenge, ease and difficulty.

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    This document outlines an activity to survey student opinions about homework. It provides background on the purposes of homework and notes that its use is controversial. It then lists 4 steps for conducting the survey: 1) Plan the questionnaire and homework variations, 2) Administer the questionnaire efficiently, 3) Analyze responses by tabulating data and considering questions, 4) Reflect on the approach and whether it achieved desired effects. An example confidential student questionnaire is also provided to collect opinions on homework completion rates, reasons for incompletion, and level of agreement with statements about interest, challenge, ease and difficulty.

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    Activity 8.

    5: Surveying Student Opinions About Homework

    Background and Purpose: As stated in Activity 8.4, homework is used for a variety of reasons.
    Often it is a form of independent practice and an extension of guided practice (it should not be an
    extension of instruction). At other times, however, homework, is used to introduce new content
    prior to later consideration or discussion in class. In all instances homework has implications
    beyond academic learning and influences family and peer dynamics and its use has been
    controversial. In this activity you will collect and analyze students opinions about homework. It
    could be done in conjunction with Activity 8.4.

    Directions: This action research project can be done alone, however, it may be more interesting
    and informative if done with classmates or colleagues. Use the following steps to plan and
    complete a study of opinions about homework held by students in your classroom and/or school.

    Step 1 Plan: Using a questionnaire similar to the one attached gather students opinions about
    their homework assignments over a period of several days. Include in your plan ways to vary the
    type of homework given during the period of the study. Decide whether the questionnaire will be
    given just to the students in your class or those of colleague in other classrooms as well.

    Step 2 Administer the questionnaire: This questionnaire takes only 2 or 3 minutes to complete.
    However, it is important to administer it efficiently and in the same way each time.

    Step 3 Analyze: Tabulate the data from the questionnaire. Then consider some of the
    following questions:

    Which type of homework seems to have produced the highest completion rate?
    Which type of homework seems to have produced the highest satisfaction?
    What reasons did students give for not completing homework assignments?

    Step 4 Reflect: Consider whether or not your approach(es) to homework are producing the
    desired effects. What seemed to work well? If done with colleagues, did your approach(es) to
    homework differ. What kind of changes might you consider?
    Student Homework Questionnaire

    I (we) am (are) interested in your ideas and opinions about my (our) homework assignments.
    Dont put your name on this questionnaire, because I (we) want your answers to be confidential.

    1. Check (9) the proportion of the homework you normally complete.

    __________I completed 100% of my homework.


    __________I completed about 75% of my homework.
    __________I completed about half of my homework.
    __________I completed about 25% of my homework.
    __________I did not do any of my homework.

    2. If you didnt complete all your homework, please record the reason(s). You may check more
    than one.

    ________I didnt have time.


    ________I didnt understand the homework.
    ________I was ill.
    ________I had family commitments that prevented completing the homework.
    ________Other
    reason(s)____________________________________________________________________

    3. Please tell me (us) the degree to which you agree or disagree with the statements listed below
    by placing a check mark (9) in the appropriate box.

    Strongly Agree Somewhat Strongly


    Agree Disagree Disagree
    1. I found the homework
    assignments very interesting.
    2. Homework assignments were
    difficult but challenging.
    3. Homework assignments were too
    easy and a waste of time.
    4. Homework assignments were too
    difficult for me.

    If you have other comments, please write them below.

    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________

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