Homework
What’s the right amount of homework to assign? Learn about the research behind homework, how schools and teachers are handling it, and how you can differentiate it in a manageable way.
Using a Homework Audit to Evaluate the Quality of Your Assignments
A homework audit gives teachers valuable insight into what is working for students—and what isn’t.Homework: How Much Is Too Much?
Homework has benefits, but the research is clear: there are real consequences to assigning too much.57.5kYour content has been saved!
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These strategies can help teachers keep students focused on learning up to the end of the year.
What’s the Right Amount of Homework?
Decades of research show that homework has some benefits, especially for students in middle and high school—but there are risks to assigning too much.29.3kYour content has been saved!
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Working to understand the students’ experience of the class gives teachers a way to see where they can make improvements.The Case Against Grading Homework
When homework is meaningful and contributes to their learning, students are more likely to complete it.- Start of newsletter promotion.End of newsletter promotion.
5 Ways to Help Students Focus on Learning Rather Than Grades
When teachers give retakes and shift the way they talk about grades, students concentrate on the skills they’re gaining—not their scores.7kYour content has been saved!
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Students see a lot of textbooks in high school, and a little guidance can help them use those books more effectively.Getting Middle School Students to Actually Turn in Their Homework
This simple online homework tracker helps students remember when assignments are due—and empowers them to actually complete their work.279Your content has been saved!
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A schoolwide effort to reduce homework has led to a renewed focus on ensuring that all work assigned really aids students’ learning.5.8kYour content has been saved!
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To help prevent hastily completed assignments, teachers can share clear expectations with students and offer manageable timelines.8 Ways to Maximize Work Periods in Class
Students benefit from a structured study hall format where they can check in with their peers, make progress on an assignment, and get feedback from the teacher.The Risks of Guesstimating Homework Time
Studies show that homework is ineffective beyond a certain amount per night.5.5kYour content has been saved!
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Use these insights from educators—and research—to create homework practices that work for everyone.How to Help Students Develop the Skills They Need to Complete Homework
Middle and high school students can learn to work more efficiently by using strategies that improve their executive function skills.2.7kYour content has been saved!
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