This issue discusses homework issues related to students with disabilities and how to ensure that students with disabilities benefit from homework. It addresses communication problems teachers face in assigning homework to students with disabilities and recommendations for overcoming these communication barriers. Strategies are provided for…

This digest presents information for parents regarding science and math homework. The benefits of homework are discussed and guidelines for gauging the amount of time spent on homework are given. Suggestions for family policies and procedures for helping children complete homework assignments are also presented. (WRM)

Adult students enrolled in noncredit courses display a diversity of backgrounds, needs and motives. The importance of teacher accommodation of these factors is addressed, including such issues as homework, counseling, course structure, and student skills. (JMD)

Describes guidelines for written homework used in a mathematics course designed to develop skills in understanding and communicating mathematics. Illustrates some examples of common homework errors. (YP)

Cultural differences between 182 Korean and 93 American fifth- and sixth-grade students' homework styles were investigated, noting parents' awareness of homework style and the resulting effects on homework achievement and attitudes. Surveys indicated different patterns of homework style preferences. In both cultures, parent awareness related to…

The Southern Regional Education Board's High Schools That Work program has successfully raised academic standards for non-college-bound students (the majority of students). Over 400 schools in 19 states now participate. The best HSTW schools feature higher expectations, tougher academic and vocational curricula, heftier homework assignments, and…

Recommendations for ameliorating homework-communication problems were obtained from 8 parents, 13 special education teachers, and 11 classroom teachers. Participants were parents or teachers of students with mild disabilities in grades 5 through 12. The students were being mainstreamed into academic classes in which homework was assigned. (SW)

A national sample of 441 elementary, middle, and senior high teachers was asked about their homework practices, including their use of adaptations for students with disabilities. Tables present results for frequency and amount of homework, helpfulness of specific types of homework, in-class structures, adaptations, parent communication strategies,…

Offers a comprehensive program for improving the working relationship between home and school for foreign language programs and their students. The course outline, homework policy, parental assistance, monitoring and support, parent/teacher conferences, and the use of other special conference sessions are discussed. (seven references) (GLR)

This study examined the effects of a monthly calendar of homework activity on the attitudes of 129 elementary school students and 5 beginning teachers. Results showed that attitudes of students using the homework calendar improved significantly from preassessment to postassessment; teachers were positive toward the program. (SM)

Examines the impact of Libraries Online!, a Microsoft grant to provide technology to low-income populations, at High Point Library (Seattle, Washington). Discusses race relations among users, children helping children, computer lab programs for children, developing an Internet Use Policy, homework and reference services, and staff training and…

National Education Longitudinal Study data on student employment in 10th grade indicate that previous findings of adverse effects on academic outcomes may be attributable to preexisting differences among youth who choose to work at various intensities. Also, increased working hours were related to decreased time spent watching television.…

Discussion of information literacy focuses on the homework help centers developed by the County of Los Angeles Public Library. Describes a study conducted in partnership with the University of Southern California that investigated the cost effectiveness; success; and student, teacher, and parent perceptions of the centers to justify funding. (LRW)

This study examined pretest and posttest scores, homework grades, research paper grades, final exam scores, final course grades, learning styles, and ages of distance education and traditional students enrolled in a business communications class to determine if distance education is better, worse, or as good as traditional education. (Author/LRW)

Describes the development and implementation of a web-based software engine that selects from a database of questions for students to answer and provides immediate feedback for students and instructor. Discusses the results of using this technology in an organic chemistry section. (Contains 22 references.) (WRM)