The study examines whether teachers' homework objectives, implementation practices, and attitudes toward parental involvement are associated with the development of students' homework effort, homework emotions, and achievement during Grade 8. A total of 63 teachers (40 male, 23 female; mean teaching experience: M = 17.5 years) of French as a 2nd…

For many years, homework has been a topic of heated public discussion and concern of students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Perhaps the most crucial question regards its efficacy for improving academic achievement. This book combines the results of research studies and exemplary practices to provide guidance about homework to…

Extensive observations indicate that high school students and teachers constantly negotiate matters of grades, homework and exams, with students so acting that their work may be seen as appropriate and acceptable. College instructors should assume that freshmen will carry on similar negotiations in college. (Author/EK)

This report summarizes the results of 24 research studies on the correlation of homework and no homework and academic achievement. The studies were conducted over the years from 1923 to 1976 in elementary and secondary schools. The results of the studies do not provide a clear-cut endorsement for either homework or no homework. It is suggested…

Presented are the results of a study designed to determine the effect of computer applications on achievement in a college introductory calculus course. Experimental and control classes were compared at each of three participating colleges. The experimental classes solved calculus homework assignments using timesharing remote computer terminals.…

Study methods which will enable students to do well in high school mathematics are discussed in this booklet. Suggestions are offered concerning homework, classwork, taking tests, and special aids for studying particular areas of mathematics. Tips on doing homework include how to use the textbook, how to memorize in mathematics, how to avoid…

The purpose of this booklet is to help high school students learn how to study mathematics more effectively. Suggestions are made on how to plan for doing homework, how to take notes in class, how to review for tests, and how to take tests. Special tips are given regarding some specific topics in algebra, geometry, coordinate geometry, and…

Homework was optional during the first half of an engineering course but mandatory during the second half; test scores were higher during the second half. Discusses whether this can be attributed to the mandatory homework. (MLH)

The author takes exception to an article, "No Homework: A Student's Right" (Clearing House, Feb 1978, p278-81) and presents the advantages of homework. In a lighthearted vein, he calls "homework" a misnomer and suggests relabeling it as Optimum Operative Post Instruction Reinforcement of Cognitive Activity (OOPIROCA). (SJL)

To encourage students to do routine homework assignments, teachers might occasionally assign silly homework assignments (such as "Brush your teeth with the hand you usually don't use"). Class discussions and parent reactions provide feedback. A list of suggestions and a reproducible page are offered. (JL)

Using the massive High School and Beyond data set, this study examined the direct effects of perceived parental involvement on grades and the indirect effect through television time and time spent on homework. Findings are given and conclusions discussed. (Author/MT)

Describes a principal's personal experience with child abuse discovered when reprimanding a student for not turning in a homework asssignment. (MD)

Examined the effects of counselor self-disclosure and paradoxical homework directives on perceived counselor social influence. Results indicated that paradoxical directives were not damaging to perceptions of counselor social influence and that counselor self-disclosure did not affect perceptions of counselor social influence. (Author/BL)

Offers 10 specific suggestions for redefining the role of homework in mathematics instruction in order to teach students to see homework as a tool and an integral part of learning. (DMM)

Reviews research related to homework and makes recommendations for its effective use. (FL)