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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One of the other problems of the 90/10 split is that some classes end up having almost all assignments practice and just a few all tasks/assessments. If a math class does a ~weekly "exit ticket" that is classified as an assessment, that is great.  There are enough grades in the book to cushion.  If there are just 2-3 small assessments in a quarter and then 1-2 bigger county formatives, then being a little slower to pick up a new concept can suddenly derail a grade.  Teachers that classify too much as practice/prep aren't ultimately doing a student any favors.  I'd much prefer a 70/30 split or (similar to what we used to have) 10% homework/20-30%classwork or formative assignments/60-70% summatives or tests)[/quote]

Now no more than 7 hw and 12 all task assignments are allowed at my school. I think there should be twice as much practice as assessment if the purpose of practice is preparation.[/quote]
Do they prohibit you from giving more practice?[/quote]

At my school --- Yes.  The math teachers wish they could assign more homework as the practice of problems is what prepares students for tests and quizzes. By giving the students homework, the teacher is guiding their study. But they are not allowed to do so, and the students struggle on the tests. [/quote]

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