Using the problem-finding, problem-solving model to present this issue.

Students not receiving grades that reflect classroom performance due to inability to complete homework due to:Parents who are unfamiliar with current curriculumTaking care of siblingsChaotic home livesHomelessness

The promotion of an inequitable education

Do not complete homework

Score well on testsReceive average

grades

Do not complete homework: Not enough class time Can’t complete at home No family support

Score poorly on testsDo not show

evidence of student learning

Average/below average learner

Teachers will create a classroom in which students’ grades match their in-class performance by providing learning activities that are completed between the hours when school starts and when school ends, thus eliminating the need for homework.

Observation checklist

Understanding Homework

Role-playLesson/Unit plansReflection essays

ObjectivesAssessment Instruments

Instructional Materials

Merrill’s 5 Principles Engagement Activate existing

knowledge Solving real-world

problems Demonstrate new

knowledge Application

Problem-Based Learning

Instructor’s ManualUnderstanding

HomeworkVideo

Observation during field testing

Instructor surveyTeacher surveyReview of lesson/unit

plansReview of reflection

essays

Summative