Homework

A Word about Homework
Homework is a controversial topic. If you talk to 100 different students, teachers, and parents, you will get 100 different opinions on the topic. Attitudes towards, and policies for, homework vary from board to board, from school to school, and even from class to class. In recent years, research on the effectiveness of homework has not been able to draw definite conclusions.

In Class 209, homework throughout the year will be limited. From time to time, however, students will be required to: a) complete tasks at home that have been started at school b) solve practical, real-world application problems related to concepts learned in class c) conduct research in order to gather ideas, information, and materials related to projects being done in class

In addition to these tasks, students in Class 209 are also strongly encouraged to: 1) __**read***__ fiction or non-fiction texts (i.e. on-line texts, newspapers, magazines, novels) that are personally relevant and interesting for at least 30 minutes a day 2) __**write**__ a journal, blog, wiki, or website to record events or to explore topics that are personally relevant and interesting for two or three times each week 3) __**discuss**__ with parents or guardians about events or topics from school, the community, or the world every day 4) __**do**__ a before-school or after-school activity for two or three times each week

Class / Homework Assignments
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Free After-School Math Tutoring
The Ministry of Education is providing access to free online after-school math tutoring for OCDSB students from grades 7 – 10 through the Homework Help website at [|http://homeworkhelp.ilc.org] For more information go to the website and click [|here for the parent consent form.]

*Boys and Reading
Author James Maloney writes, "A good book for a boy is one he wants to read". In Class 209, reading of all types is encouraged. At home, boys can and should read texts (both fiction and non-fiction) that they find both interesting and relevant. Boys may enjoy reading on-line texts such as blogs and websites, or they may prefer reading newspapers, magazines, or other informational texts. Although many boys do enjoy reading long texts such as novels, "good" reading does not need to be limited to novels or to classic literature. If you are looking for examples of fiction that boys might embrace, consider books written by famous "boy-friendly" authors.