Completion: An Essential Characteristic of Mathematics Homework
Keywords:
homework, mathematics, primary school, teachers, parentsAbstract
When examining mathematics homework (and homework in other subjects), we encounter a large number of variables or characteristics related to the effects of homework. This has led to misinterpretations of the effects of homework. Among the most important is the proportion of homework that students actually complete (homework completion). The main purpose of the paper is therefore to identify those characteristics of mathematics homework that are important to ensure that students complete their homework optimally. The paper presents the results of two studies; the first sample consists of a convenience
sample from the first three years in Slovenian primary school (N = 192), while the second study includes a random sample of the last three years (N = 417) of Slovenian primary school. The characteristics of mathematical homework that are related in a statistically significant way (either positive or negative) to the completion of the task are highlighted, as well as characteristics that are unrelated to the proportion of mathematical homework completed based on the research results. The results also provide guidance for school practice and guidance on how to involve parents in their child’s homework.
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