Homework: A Nightly Ritual Beginning in the Elementary Grades
Graduation Date
Spring 2007
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Program Name
Education
Program Director
Madalienne F. Peters, EdD
Abstract
Homework has become an accepted staple within education in the United States. However, little is acknowledged regarding the influences homework has on students. The purpose of this extended literature review is to look at the influences of homework on students in the elementary grades. The following research on homework was found through books, peer- reviewed journal articles, government reports, magazine articles, and interviews. Within the research, educational, socioeconomic, and parental factors shown the largest influence, both positive and negative toward homework. The author discusses future implications to better improve homework’s influence on students in the elementary grades. These implications include a need for homework policies to be set up within school districts, individual schools, and classrooms. These policies must address students’ individual needs.