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Why homework became a substitute for bad teaching

Homework used to be a means of practicing what we’d learned. These days, it's the primary instruction method. Somewhere along the line, teachers stopped teaching full lessons in class and started ...
I stare at my physics homework, my mind exhausted from wrestling with complex equations. The numbers and symbols start to blur, and frustration builds. I need a break. I pick up my phone and start ...
Homework is one of those hot-button topics that never fails to set off a wide range of responses when people are asked about its value. From ardent backers of the age-old practice to absolute ...
Homework is as American as, well, mom and apple pie. It’s a concept that has spanned generations (and likely maintained its unpopularity with each new generation of students who take it on). While ...
Parenting a teenager with ADHD includes unique challenges, particularly when it comes to helping them stay organized with their schoolwork. If your child frequently struggles with completing homework ...