Belief in one's ability to change is an important cognitive variable related to treatment gains. This study investigated pretreatment expectancy for anxiety change and early homework compliance in relation to initial and total cognitive change in group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety. Participants, who met diagnostic criteria for at…

Homework assignments, or "out-of-session assignments," have gained popularity among couple and family therapists due to their potential to solidify the work achieved during the course of therapy and to help clients take responsibility for their own change. Homework assignments also serve as a testing ground in therapy to determine what works and…

The study examined mental health case managers' attitudes toward the use of homework and explored the relationship between clinician attitudes and systematic homework administration practices. A survey examining attitudes toward the use of homework was completed by 122 Australian mental health case managers. Case managers who held more positive…

A comparative analysis was made of achievement levels of students using two contrasting plans of shorthand homework. The design of the homework plans, the testing sample, and the fundings of the study are described. (JC)

A teacher of gifted first graders describes and provides examples of ways in which she involved parents in homework assignments. (CL)

This article offers suggestions for homework assignments that can be enriching and educational rather than time consuming and boring. (JD)

Parents and teachers working together can take the hassle out of homework. This article offers sample letters and tips for teachers to adapt to communicate to parents the purposes and basic guidelines of homework. (MT)

Science experiments that can be done at home are described and illustrated. (DB)

Reviews important research relating the significance of homework to achievement, and describes a study with 64 sixth grade pupils to determine effects of homework in working with fractions over an eight-week period. Findings reveal no statistically significant difference on tests of computational skills in fractions and on measures of…

General assumptions about student class preparation time may be tenuous and research is needed to determine the accuracy of preparation time and relationship of preparation time to course outcomes. (Editor)

Some tips to parents about helping their children with homework. (SJL)

Notes the benefits of homework and discusses aspects of homework including individual student involvement, different kinds of homework, meaningful work, the attraction of creativity, advantages of feedback, grade level and time concerns, schools-home linkage, a homework mission statement, and purposeful homework versus busy work. (SR)

You would think that the sound of school bells ringing out in dismissal would be a happy one to the ears of students anxious to go home after a long day in classes, but many are finding the work is just beginning after the final bell. Homework may be nothing new, but lately the vast amounts coming home in the book bags and backpacks of students of…

It is common for students to have difficulty completing homework in a timely and accurate manner. Many school districts and organizations offer homework hotlines to help students complete assignments. However, educators lack a clear description of what is necessary to establish and maintain an effective hotline. This article addresses four issues…