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Is Homework Really Effective As A Learning Tool?

It may surprise you, as it did me, to learn that no study has ever demonstrated any academic benefit to assigning homework before children are in high school. In fact, even in high school, the association between homework and achievement is weak – and the data don’t show that homework is responsible for higher achievement. (Correlation doesn’t imply causation.) Finally, there isn’t a shred of evidence to support the folk wisdom that homework provides nonacademic benefits at any age –…

8 Tips To Help Improve Your Child’s Concentration

Concentration is the ability to control and hold attention while working and is essential for doing well in school. Children today are exposed to more stimuli than ever, such as television, video games, smartphones, and they often have trouble concentrating when doing homework or attending classes at school. But what can you do as a parent to help your child focus? Here are some tips to help you out! 1) The Environment Environmental factors are essential in improving concentration. When…

6 Tips To Make Homework Time More Fun For Kids

It can be difficult for children to understand the importance of doing homework. Often, homework is more of a burden than an enrichment to their day. You want to motivate your child, but how can you make learning fun? Here are some tips to help you out! 1) Demonstrate Understanding Towards Your Child Ask which subjects they like and which they dislike. Also, ask how you can help them enjoy learning more. Emphasize what is going well and offer help…