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Berz, Martin; Erdelyi, Bela; Hoefkens, Jens – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 1999
Describes an Internet-based course in Beam Physics offered at Michigan State University (MSU) as part of the Virtual University Degree program. Discusses the importance of local contact persons, technical aspects, equipment, the Internet-based homework assignments, difficulties encountered, and future activities. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Managed Instruction, Distance Education, Educational Equipment

Rhoades, Mary M.; Kratochwill, Thomas R. – School Psychology Quarterly, 1998
A homework-intervention training program for parents of male children with average or better skills and ability was evaluated. A series of individual parent consultation and training sessions were used to teach specific homework interventions. A multiple baseline design across participants produced favorable results over the school year.…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Homework, Intermediate Grades, Intervention

Hong, Eunsook; Milgram, Roberta M. – Educational Research, 1999
Comparison of 272 U.S. and 219 Korean seventh graders showed that those who had homework preferences often were not able to do their homework the preferred way. Students in the two countries had substantially different homework preferences and styles, many reflecting different cultural behavior norms. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences

Hamdy, Mona; Urich, Ted – American Secondary Education, 1998
Summarizes results of a nationwide survey to determine secondary principals' attitudes toward selected aspects of block scheduling. All 69 participants (from 10 states) expressed full support for block scheduling. Many principals expressed concerns about student maturity, sequential course offerings, and time spent on homework. Schedule…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Block Scheduling, Class Size, Educational Benefits
Braun, Linda W. – Library Journal, 2001
Considers the benefits of having teens train public library patrons in technology use. Discusses what teens want from libraries, including access to technology, technology training, and homework help; what teens need to learn, depending on the patrons they will be helping; and training methods, including role playing. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Adolescents, Homework, Information Needs

Zentall, Sydney S.; Moon, Sidney M.; Hall, Arlene M.; Grskovic, Janice A. – Exceptional Children, 2001
A study compared the academic and learning characteristics of three students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders (AD/HD), three gifted students, and three gifted students with AD/HD. Giftedness conferred benefits related to specific talents but did not offer protection from the negative outcomes of AD/HD, such as inattention and…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Attention Deficit Disorders, Attention Span
Copeland, Susan R.; Hughes, Carolyn; Agran, Martin; Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Fowler, Stephanie E. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2002
The effects of using a multicomponent intervention package to support classroom performance of 4 high school students with mental retardation enrolled in general education classes were investigated. Modification of teacher-assigned worksheets, instruction in assignment completion, self-monitoring, goal evaluation, and including students in setting…
Descriptors: Assignments, High Schools, Homework, Inclusive Schools

Rillero, Peter; Gonzalez-Jensen, Margarita; Moy, Tracy – Science Activities, 2000
Presents the goals, philosophy, and methods of the SPLASH (Student-Parent Laboratories Achieving Science at Home) program. Describes an at-home, parental-involvement activity called Moon Watch in which students and their parents observe how the phases of the moon and the moon's position in the sky change over a two-week period. (WRM)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Elementary Education, Homework, Middle Schools
Moes, Doug R. – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 1998
A study investigated how providing choice opportunities to children (ages 5-9) with autism impacted their performance during teacher-assigned homework activities. Results showed that providing the students with opportunities to make choices regarding the order to task completion and use of stimulus materials improved participants' accuracy,…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Decision Making

Hunley, Sawyer A.; Evans, James H.; Delgado-Hachey, Maria; Krise, Judy; Rich, Tammy; Schell, Connie – Adolescence San Diego, 2005
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between adolescent computer use and academic achievement. Questionnaires and seven-day time logs were used to gather data from 101 tenth-grade students in southwestern Ohio. The adolescents both estimated and documented their computer use. The correlation between computer use and…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Gender Differences, Homework, Grade Point Average
Bryan, Tanis; Burstein, Karen – Theory Into Practice, 2004
Homework problems among students with learning disabilities can be attributed to two primary causes: (a) students' characteristics (e.g., poor motivation, problems in listening comprehension, lack of organizational skills), and (b) teachers' deficits in making assignments (e.g., assigning work that is too difficult or time-consuming, failing to…
Descriptors: Special Education, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Listening Comprehension
Knaflic, Livija – Literacy, 2005
Different research on literacy demonstrates that the family has an important impact on literacy in general and it seems that there may be an inter-generational transfer of literacy level and reading habits within families. In order to compensate for lack of encouragement of reading at home, different initiatives have been developed involving work…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Reading Habits, Family Literacy, Adult Students
Mikk, Jaan – Online Submission, 2007
The aim of the research was to assess the economic, educational and cultural predictors of the TIMSS 2003 science test results in Lithuania and Estonia. The data for the research were received from the TIMSS 2003 User Guide for the International Database. The Spearman rank correlation coefficients, calculated on the students' level and the schools…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Science Education, Science Achievement, Cultural Influences
Lovitt, Thomas C. – PRO-ED, Inc., 2007
Like its two predecessors, "Preventing School Dropouts" [C1991] and "Preventing School Failure" [C2000], this third edition is a book about teaching. Although primarily written for teachers, tutors and parents may also find this book helpful. It is a collection of carefully selected teaching techniques aimed at helping young adults learn important…
Descriptors: Study Skills, Success, Teaching Methods, Classroom Techniques
Walker, Karen – Education Partnerships, Inc., 2007
What is homework? What value and benefit does it have for students? Some common perceptions from the students' perspective is that it is busy work, it takes away from other activities (i.e. sports, clubs, hanging out with friends, jobs, etc.), and/or it prevents them from getting as much sleep as they would like. From the teachers' perspective: it…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Federal Legislation, Study Habits, Homework