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Help for Homework Hassles Volume #1
The "homework club."

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #2
Give students the "green light" on homework.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #3
Exit slips ensure school-talk at home.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #4
Rewarding homework accomplishments.

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Help for Homework Hassles Volume #5
Tired of excuses? No more zeroes.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #6
"Task analysis sheet" for missing homework.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #7
Helping absent students catch up.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #8
Options increase interest, completion rates.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #9
"Installment plan" for big assignments.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #10
"Homework tickets" for class admission.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #11
"Read pages…" comprehension countdown.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #12
BINGO makes a game of homework.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #13
Involve a parent with "family homework."

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #14
Introduce a "two-for-one" homework quiz.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #15
Grade homework, participation together.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #16
"Homework teams" motivate completion.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #17
Homework help to start and end the day.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #18
"Design your own homework" once a month.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #19
Try homework packets and "Tuesday sheets."

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #20
Calendars help homework arrive on schedule.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #21
Hotlines, office hours reduce homework panic.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #22
Homework study hall boosts grades, more.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #23
Pass homework recordkeeping to students.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #24
Hold students accountable for homework.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #25
Give homework heroes a well-deserved break.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #26
Grade homework in record time with correction cards.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #27
Reach 50 points in 50 ways.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #28
Chart a week of homework.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #29
Spelling "homework" brings rewards.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #30
Strive to stay on "Homework Island."

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #31
Lunch with the teacher adds spice to homework success.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #32
Why not give out “half off” homework passes?

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #33
Keep an IOU Homework notebook.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #34
Parents can check homework too.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #35
Maintain a calendar of missed assignments.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #36
Five in a row makes Homework BINGO.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #37
Students earn chances to win a prize.

Help for Homework Hassles Volume #38
Doing homework earns a Homework Coupon.