Describes the association between homework participation and academic achievement and discusses the difficulties that often coincide with homework completion. Reviews interventions designed to address homework problems with particular emphasis on techniques that target the homework problems of students with low ability and/or behavior problems.…

Three types of homework assignments are commmon in schools in the United States: practice, preparation, and extension. To be effective, practice exercises must be highly individualized and based on the progress of each student. Preparation normally refers to reading assignments given prior to class meetings. Homework of this sort should be…