Frances L Van Voorhis
Biographic Data
| ID | 1584773 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Frances L Van Voorhis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Frances L |
| FAMILY NAME | Van Voorhis |
| SIGNATURE | VAN VOORHIS F L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Adding Families to the Homework Equation: A Longitudinal Study of Mathematics Achievement
Families, whether guided or instructed to, often become involved in their children’s homework. This study examined the effects of a weekly interactive mathematics program (Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork - TIPS) on family involvement, emotions and attitudes, and student achievement. Students and families (N=153) from four urban elementary schools participated in this two-year quasi-experimental study, with teachers assigned randomly to TIP…
Reflecting on the Homework Ritual: Assignments and Designs
A look at the popular press and books on homework reveals that this nightly ritual is a common complaint of many students and a source of tension among families. Teachers hold the key to changing homework processes and can help to reduce such tensions. This article highlights issues related to general homework practice—including time spent on homework, communication between the home and school, and the purposes of homework. In addition, the artic…
More Than Minutes: Teachers' Roles in Designing Homework
(2001). More Than Minutes: Teachers' Roles in Designing Homework. Educational Psychologist: Vol. 36, No. 3, pp. 181-193.
Adding Families to the Homework Equation: A Longitudinal Study of Mathematics Achievement
Families, whether guided or instructed to, often become involved in their children’s homework. This study examined the effects of a weekly interactive mathematics program (Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork - TIPS) on family involvement, emotions and attitudes, and student achievement. Students and families (N=153) from four urban elementary schools participated in this two-year quasi-experimental study, with teachers assigned randomly to TIP…
Reflecting on the Homework Ritual: Assignments and Designs
A look at the popular press and books on homework reveals that this nightly ritual is a common complaint of many students and a source of tension among families. Teachers hold the key to changing homework processes and can help to reduce such tensions. This article highlights issues related to general homework practice—including time spent on homework, communication between the home and school, and the purposes of homework. In addition, the artic…
More Than Minutes: Teachers' Roles in Designing Homework
(2001). More Than Minutes: Teachers' Roles in Designing Homework. Educational Psychologist: Vol. 36, No. 3, pp. 181-193.
Reflecting on the Homework Ritual: Assignments and Designs
A look at the popular press and books on homework reveals that this nightly ritual is a common complaint of many students and a source of tension among families. Teachers hold the key to changing homework processes and can help to reduce such tensions. This article highlights issues related to general homework practice—including time spent on homework, communication between the home and school, and the purposes of homework. In addition, the artic…
Adding Families to the Homework Equation: A Longitudinal Study of Mathematics Achievement
Families, whether guided or instructed to, often become involved in their children’s homework. This study examined the effects of a weekly interactive mathematics program (Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork - TIPS) on family involvement, emotions and attitudes, and student achievement. Students and families (N=153) from four urban elementary schools participated in this two-year quasi-experimental study, with teachers assigned randomly to TIP…
Diverse Education Studies and Reforms (3 works) · Mathematics education (3 works) · Parental Involvement in Education (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion (2 works) · Pedagogy (2 works) · Academic achievement (1 works) · Complaint (1 works) · Computer Science (1 works) · Developmental psychology (1 works)