A LYS Principal Asks... Clarify Your Testing and Homework Comments

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A LYSPrincipal asks,
SC,
I need some clarification on one of your recent tweets, you wrote, “Wanta quick way to make your school effective?  Implement a content-basedtesting and homework schedule.” 
Ok, how?
SC ResponseHere is whatI meant, you should set up your campus’ testing and schedule in advance.  For example:
Any MiddleSchool Testing Schedule
Monday: Social Studies Tuesday: English / ReadingWednesday: ScienceThursday: MathFriday: Other Subjects
Then do thesame for homework.  Same exampleschool:
Any MiddleSchool Homework Schedule
Monday: ScienceTuesday: MathWednesday: Other SubjectsThursday: Social StudiesFriday: English / Reading
Now, overlaythese two schedules and here is what you get.

Day	Homework Subject	Test or Quiz Subject
Monday	Science	Social Studies
Tuesday	Math	English / Reading
Wednesday	Other Subjects	Science
Thursday	Social Studies	Math
Friday	English / Reading	Other Subjects

With a setschedule, students (and parents) know in advance what to expect on any givenday.  And students are notoverwhelmed with both homework and studying. Now, for the first time in theiracademic career, their workload is realistic, predictable and manageable.
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