Homework

For other uses, see Homework (disambiguation).

A person doing geometry homework
Children doing homework on the street, Tel Aviv, 1954

Homework is a set of tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed at home. Common homework assignments may include required reading, a writing or typing project, mathematical exercises to be completed, information to be reviewed before a test, or other skills to be practiced.

The benefits of homework are debated. Generally speaking, homework does not improve academic performance among young children. Homework may improve academic skills among older students, especially lower-achieving students. It is also believed it creates stress on students and parents, and reduces the amount of time that students can spend in other important activities. Hence, emphasis should be not on how long students spend on the homework but on what they gain through the practice. It can be useful to help students develop their self-regulation skills.[1]

Cultivating self-regulation skills is vital for individuals to become lifelong learners and sustain their growth over time. While developing these skills may require dedication and patience, the long-term benefits can make it worthwhile to some.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference :08 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Ramdass, Darshanand; Zimmerman, Barry J. (February 2011). "Developing Self-Regulation Skills: The Important Role of Homework". Journal of Advanced Academics. 22 (2): 194–218. doi:10.1177/1932202X1102200202. ISSN 1932-202X.