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  1. Homework Struggles May Not Be a Behavior Problem

    Key points. Mental health challenges and neurodevelopmental differences directly affect children's ability to do homework. Understanding what difficulties are getting in the way—beyond the usual ...

  2. Is homework a necessary evil?

    Homework can indeed produce academic benefits, such as increased understanding and retention of the material, says Duke University social psychologist Harris Cooper, PhD, one of the nation's leading homework researchers. But not all students benefit. In a review of studies published from 1987 to 2003, Cooper and his colleagues found that ...

  3. How to Do Homework: 15 Expert Tips and Tricks

    Here's how it works: first, set a timer for 25 minutes. This is going to be your work time. During this 25 minutes, all you can do is work on whatever homework assignment you have in front of you. No email, no text messaging, no phone calls—just homework. When that timer goes off, you get to take a 5 minute break.

  4. Why Students Don't Do Homework (And What You Can Do About It)

    Some of the most common reasons why students don't complete homework include not understanding the assignment's instructions, an overabundance of homework, and feelings of disinterest and apathy toward the homework's importance. After-school activities can also impact homework completion. This article will explore why students fail to ...

  5. Homework Help: Everything You Need to Know

    Remember, seeking help is not a sign of weakness but a smart and proactive approach to overcoming challenges. With the proper support and guidance, your child will gain confidence, enhance their understanding, and succeed in their homework. Consult with a professional tutor to get homework help.

  6. Homework challenges and strategies

    Understanding the homework challenges your child faces can help you reduce stress and avoid battles. Here are some common homework challenges and tips to help. The challenge: Rushing through homework. Kids with learning difficulties may rush because they're trying to get through what's hard for them as fast as possible. For kids with ADHD ...

  7. An Age-By-Age Guide to Helping Kids Manage Homework

    Third to fifth grades. Many children will be able to do homework independently in grades 3-5. Even then, their ability to focus and follow through may vary from day to day. "Most children are ...

  8. How to Do Homework (with Pictures)

    Just make sure to save enough time to circle back and give it another shot. 4. Take a break every hour. Set a specific amount of time you will spend every hour doing something besides homework, and stick to it. Be sure you set how long after the start of the hour, and how long you will take.

  9. Parenting Expert On What To Do If You Don't Understand Your ...

    You definitely aren't alone if your kiddo brings home a school assignment that leaves you scratching your head. The National Center for Family Literacy found that nearly half of parents struggle to understand their children's homework (via Ed Week).Obviously, if your child is coming to you for help and you are just as clueless as they are — if not more so — tensions can flare.

  10. 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).

  11. Does Homework Really Help Students Learn?

    Bempechat: I can't imagine that most new teachers would have the intuition Erin had in designing homework the way she did.. Ardizzone: Conversations with kids about homework, feeling you're being listened to—that's such a big part of wanting to do homework….I grew up in Westchester County.It was a pretty demanding school district. My junior year English teacher—I loved her—she ...

  12. What to Do When You Have No Idea What's Going On in School

    When you run across something you don't understand, you have a choice to make. Option 1 is, gloss it over, finish your homework (or whatever), and go on to the next assignment. The next assignment ...

  13. 5 Ways to Do Homework You Don't Understand

    5 Ways to Do Homework You Don't Understand By Joseph Clymer posted 02-21-2020 17:30 0 Recommend. Starting college or university can be a challenge. High school can be quite demanding, but when moving up into higher education, the obstacles to timekeeping increase. This can leave many students feeling overwhelmed. ...

  14. Does homework really work?

    After two hours, however, achievement doesn't improve. For high schoolers, Cooper's research suggests that two hours per night is optimal. If teens have more than two hours of homework a night, their academic success flatlines. But less is not better. The average high school student doing homework outperformed 69 percent of the students in ...

  15. Homework Concern: What To Do When Students DON'T Do It

    The child who asks this question is begging to understand a real-world purpose for homework. They need help understanding that homework is not just practice on the topic taught in class, but practice for developing responsibility. Homework may not be fun, but completing it on time is good practice for the day when they are employed and have to ...

  16. Learning disorders: Know the signs, how to help

    Trouble understanding and following instructions. Problems remembering what someone just said. Lacking coordination while walking, playing sports or doing things that use small muscles, such as holding a pencil. Easily losing homework, schoolbooks or other items. Trouble completing homework and assignments on time.

  17. 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]

  18. 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 ...

  19. How to help kids with tricky math homework

    Not understanding what to do can be stressful. Take a moment to acknowledge that, and praise the effort. ... When kids have trouble with math homework, the most important thing is to not dwell on it for too long. A good rule is to not spend more than 10 to 20 minutes working through math homework that kids are unsure of. Spending more time than ...

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  21. Child Not Doing Homework? Read This Before You Try Anything Else

    The Ongoing Action Plan for Fine Parents. Spend some time sorting through any conflicts related to your kids not doing homework. To start with, train your children in good habits and place time limits on how long homework should take from the start. Ask the school how long a child should spend on each subject at night.

  22. Why Students Don't Do Their Homework-And What You ...

    Here are 6 research-backed reasons for why students resist homework- plus tips to help overcome them. 6 Reasons Students Don't Do Their Homework-And What You Can Do About It. Fact #1 The homework takes too long to complete. In a study of over 7000 students (average age of 13), questionnaires revealed that when more than 60 minutes of ...

  23. How To Answer "What Are Your Salary Expectations?" In 2024

    1. Understand Why They're Asking "What Are Your Salary Expectations?". First things first. You need to know why the interviewer—whether hiring manager or recruiter—is posing this question. It ...

  24. AI Math Solver Homework Helper 17+

    ‎AI Solver: Now just Scan and Solve any Math Problem instantly. AI Solver is your all-in-one AI-powered homework assistant which is designed to make learning easy and fun. Whether you're tackling complex math problems, understanding intricate chemistry concepts or mastering subjects across the board…