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)

President Reagan lists six steps for returning excellence to American education: restore discipline, end drug and alcohol abuse, raise academic standards, encourage good teaching, restore local control, and teach the basics. (MD)

This digest informs parents about how to help their child learn mathematics. It discusses what children are learning in mathematics and provides parents with some guidance and World Wide Web resources that can benefit them in assisting their child. Featured topics include setting an example of the usefulness of math, helping children see the math…

The purpose of this study was to provide teachers and principals with concrete evidence to demonstrate that weekly math homework increases academic performance in math. This study focused mainly on homework's effects on quiz scores. It compared quiz scores of students who did homework with those who did not. The subjects of this study included 21…

A classroom game patterned after "Hollywood Squares" is described as a way to disguise drill on basic skills and provide an incentive for doing homework. (MP)

Advocates using persuasive letter writing assignments in business communication courses. (RL)

Is it for elementary kids? A district gives some guidelines, a teacher her philosophy. (Editor)

Examines the effects of cooperative homework on mathematics achievement, taking into account team characteristics. Results showed that three-member teams high in ability seem preferable in organizing cooperative learning for mathematics homework. Middle- and low-achievers all benefited from cooperative mathematics homework, whereas high achievers…