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  1. Student Homework Planner

    Affordable, high-quality planners help students set goals & manage time. Get a free quote. Help your students plan for success by developing superior time-management skills.

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    Build Pre-K To 8th Skills Such As Language, Math, Science, Finance, Programming & More. Online Test Prep For Pre-K To 8th Grade With 100,000+ Questions And Interactive Games.

  3. Online vs traditional homework: A systematic review on the benefits to students' performance

    Finally, regarding the results and conclusions of the articles, for the purpose of the current research authors opted to report data as: Positive, when online homework had better results than traditional homework; Neutral, when results were similar in both formats of homework; and Negative, when online homework had poorer results than the ...

  4. Does Homework Really Help Students Learn?

    Yes, and the stories we hear of kids being stressed out from too much homework—four or five hours of homework a night—are real. That's problematic for physical and mental health and overall well-being. But the research shows that higher-income students get a lot more homework than lower-income kids.

  5. Capturing the benefits of remote learning

    According to a study by Breaux and colleagues, many parents reported that the pandemic allowed them a better understanding of their child's learning style, needs, or curriculum. James C. Kaufman , PhD, a professor of educational psychology at the University of Connecticut and the father of an elementary schooler and a high schooler, said he ...

  6. Going the Distance: Why Online Learning Works

    Distance Learning: New Technologies for an Old Practice. Distance learning online may be new, but the desire to learn from field experts from afar is not. In fact, all that's really changed over the centuries—yes, centuries!—is the speed and style of communication. For instance, in 1728, distance learning took place through correspondence ...

  7. How to Improve Homework for This Year—and Beyond

    A schoolwide effort to reduce homework has led to a renewed focus on ensuring that all work assigned really aids students' learning. I used to pride myself on my high expectations, including my firm commitment to accountability for regular homework completion among my students. But the trauma of Covid-19 has prompted me to both reflect and adapt.

  8. The 10 Benefits of Online Learning

    In either case, the advantages of virtual learning can be clearly seen on a resume. 6. Increased Collaboration. Online students have better opportunities to collaborate with classmates through virtual group work and meetings. One of the benefits of online courses are the message boards and grouping tools that allow students to post their ...

  9. Online vs traditional homework: A systematic review on ...

    Online homework has become an important teaching and learning activity due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions. ... there is a need to conduct qualitative studies to better ...

  10. How Effective Is Online Learning? What the Research Does and Doesn't

    Online learning can take a number of different forms. Often people think of Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, where thousands of students watch a video online and fill out questionnaires or ...

  11. Key findings about online learning and the homework gap amid COVID-19

    A year into the outbreak, an increasing share of U.S. adults said that K-12 schools have a responsibility to provide all students with laptop or tablet computers in order to help them complete their schoolwork at home during the pandemic. About half of all adults (49%) said this in the spring 2021 survey, up 12 percentage points from a year ...

  12. PDF Online vs. Paper Homework: How Medium Affects Completion Rate

    they preferred paper or online homework and to explain why. This study examines the homework completion rates of 9th grade students who have historically struggled with turning in their homework. The students' homework completion rates were measured over the course of two 6-week units in biology class: the first unit on paper, the second on

  13. Impact of online homework on learning in face-to-face and online

    This study investigates whether online homework improves learning in principles of microeconomics. It contributes to the related literature in two dimensions. First, it tests whether there is a positive association between students' performances on homework and exams. Importantly, it measures learning through exams that were given shortly ...

  14. Key Lessons: What Research Says About the Value of Homework

    Too much homework may diminish its effectiveness. While research on the optimum amount of time students should spend on homework is limited, there are indications that for high school students, 1½ to 2½ hours per night is optimum. Middle school students appear to benefit from smaller amounts (less than 1 hour per night).

  15. How to Use Homework to Support Student Success

    Key points. Generally, homework should include about 10 minutes per night per grade level. The value of homework is debated, with questions about the right amount and potential for inequity ...

  16. Online homework, help or hindrance: What students think and how they

    In conclusion, students believed homework was a tool to help them learn the subject matter better, and they generally had positive perceptions toward both online homework systems. View Show abstract

  17. How homework is changing during online learning

    The English department at her school is working together to modify homework, with the entire high school agreeing not to give students more than 30 minutes of work per class at home. With less homework, students are spending less time on screens. And Davenport believes students trust her more as they see her adjusting to their needs. Access now .

  18. Online vs. Paper: How Medium Affects Homework Completion Rate

    For students who struggle with paper organization, online platforms such as Google Classroom may provide a way to increase assignment turn-in rate. In this study, the homework completion rates of 170 9th grade students were measured over the course of two 6-week units in biology class: the first unit on paper, the second on Google Classroom.

  19. Why homework matters

    Homework is the perennial bogeyman of K-12 education. In any given year, you'll find people arguing that students, especially in elementary school, should have far less homework—or none at all. ... and middle and high schoolers can revise their homework for a better grade—as well as consistently and explicitly noticing when kids are or ...

  20. Homework Pros and Cons

    Homework does not help younger students, and may not help high school students. We've known for a while that homework does not help elementary students. A 2006 study found that "homework had no association with achievement gains" when measured by standardized tests results or grades. [ 7]

  21. Remote students are more stressed than their peers in the classroom

    Study shows remote students face more stress, exhaustion than those in classroom. 01:50. The survey last fall of more than 10,000 students in 12 U.S. high schools, including Yonkers, found that ...

  22. Why Homework Doesn't Seem To Boost Learning--And How It Could

    The research cited by educators just doesn't seem to make sense. If a child wants to learn to play the violin, it's obvious she needs to practice at home between lessons (at least, it's ...

  23. Online vs Traditional Homework: What are the benefits?

    Online homework doesn't have to mean online feedback. Providing in-person or group feedback on their online homework can help to keep students engaged and connected with their school work and classmates. The timing of the feedback is also important. Ensure the feedback is given quickly so everything remains relevant and fresh.

  24. 20 Reasons Why Homework is Good: Unlocking the Benefits

    8. Practice Makes Perfect. Homework isn't a chore; it's your backstage pass to perfection. It's like the endless rehearsals of a musician or the tireless drills of an athlete. Homework is your playground for practice, where you can fine-tune your skills, ensuring you become a true master in various subjects.