This study investigated differences between the mathematics achievement of students receiving homework assignments and those not receiving homework. Thirty college students were divided into two equal groups. One group was given homework by the instructor, and the other group was not given any homework during the course. As predicted, the…

VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES AND CHANGES IN AMERICAN SOCIETY HAVE INFLUENCED HOMEWORK PRACTICES. AT ONE TIME, HOMEWORK WAS THOUGHT TO BE AN IMPORTANT MEANS OF DISCIPLINING A STUDENT'S MIND AND FILLING IT WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF KNOWLEDGE. A PERIOD OF CRITICISM OF THE EXCESSES AND MISUSES OF HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FOLLOWED. THIS VIEW WAS SUCCEEDED…

DESIGNED TO ASSIST SPANISH TEACHERS USING AN AUDIOLINGUAL APPROACH, THIS HANDBOOK DESCRIBES AND ILLUSTRATES TEACHING TECHNIQUES SUITABLE FOR FIRST-LEVEL CLASSES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND SUGGESTS PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR SOME OF THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH CLASSES. MAJOR SECTIONS DEAL WITH MANAGING THE PREREADING PHASE, TEACHING THE FOUR…

Homework assignments are viewed as a kind of resource allocation which should be included in assessing a school's educational resources. Three questions are addressed in this study: average time allocations for student exposure to learning resources in class, through homework, and in total; extent of the variations in these averages; and…

Five methods of teaching the Bill of Rights to high school students were compared: (1) linear programed instruction used in school, (2) linear programed material used as homework plus discussion in class, (3) a textbook format presentation of the linear program used in class, (4) the text version of the program used as homework plus discussion in…

Describes two teaching techniques that can be used to personalize the standard lecture format used in large group human sexuality classes. The techniques involve the use of varied homework assignments and the use of upper-level students as discussion leaders. (Author/AEM)

Presents the results of an exploratory study of 41 mothers' strategies for managing the education of their beginning high school children. Results showed an association between a family's socioeconomic status and mother's academic strategies, thus indicating one way in which family background translates into educational achievement. (Author/JDH)

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers program has supported after-school programs since 1998. Research on the effects of after-school programs has been inconclusive, leading to an ongoing debate about the effects of after-school programs. To examine the implementation of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers after-school program and…

This Spanish-language publication condenses the information in the Alliance for Learning series. The publication is intended principally for families with preschool or primary grade children, although the material can be used with older children. The sections of the publication address various themes and present activities that parents can do with…

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…