Marzano Homework and Practice

What?

Students were given a pre-test, a homework assignment, a review, a test and a post-test over kitchen safety. Students first took the pre-test to get an idea of what the test would look like. Students were then taught basic kitchen safety. The next day, the students had to recognize safety issues in a kitchen setup by me. We then reviewed the information and they were given a homework assignment. Students took the test the next day. They were also given the opportunity to do a retake. Students continually reviewed the information and were force to recognize safety issues in their own kitchens when they did their final cooking assignment.

So what?

Last year, I taught students the information and them the test. They were then able to do a retake if necessary. I had a higher percentage of students this year who passed the test as well as students who were able to recognize the information more Ieasily in their own kitchens. Now they still say "I can't believe my mom did that!"

Now what?

Next year I believe I will have the students make note cards in the computer lab as well as create an interactive powerpoint for them to review the information before they take the test so that they are continually reviewing the information.