Skip navigation  Focus On Effectiveness  Researched-Based
Strategies  Related Classroom Examples  Revolutionizing Chat
Using Internet relay chat to focus practice while studying the
French Revolution.  Practicing Patterns  Interactive Web tools
support math learning, providing fourth-graders skill practice
that matters.  Homework Policies  Clarifying parents' role in
homework improves school-family relationships.  Homework and
Practice   Practice means students are engaged in applying new
learning, often repeatedly. The goal of practice is for students
to get as close to mastery as possible. Research on homework and
practice answers important questions: When should students time
their practice? How many skills should students practice at
once? How can teachers ensure a strong connection between
memorization and understanding? How much practice is necessary
for mastery? Effective student practice is key to student
achievement.  Key Research Findings    • Grade level is
important when teachers assign homework.