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…

A look at the popular press and books on homework reveals that this nightly ritual is a common complaint of many students and a source of tension among families. Teachers hold the key to changing homework processes and can help to reduce such tensions. This article highlights issues related to general homework practice?including time spent on…

In this article, several teachers respond to the question: "Should physical educators make greater use of homework?" The consensus among these educators is that physical education homework can be a way to expand the program and integrate other areas of curriculum, and may also serve to encourage children to develop a more physically-active…

Some 20 percent of children in New England have no safe, supervised activities after the school day ends each afternoon. These children are in self-care, missing out on opportunities to learn and explore new interests, and at risk for any number of risky behaviors including substance abuse, crime and teen pregnancy. Policy makers, parents and many…

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…