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Quixote1818

(31,018 posts) Sat Mar 7, 2015, 04:11 PM Mar 2015

In a nutshell:

Zero for Elem age kids

1 hour for Jr. High / MS kids

2 hours or so for HS kids

Beyond this you are actually slowing down the learning process because the brain needs rest and time to un-consciously process the information and build dendrites and connect neurons.

http://www.kidsinthehouse.com/teenager/education/studying-and-homework/what-science-says-about-the-benefits-of-homework

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What science says about the benefits of homework [View all] Quixote1818 Mar 2015 OP

I'd like to see some follow-up studies, as well. But, great topic! HuckleB Mar 2015 #1

There have been a lot since Cooper's book was published. Igel Mar 2015 #4

The home environment is huge. HuckleB Mar 2015 #5

My daughter's 5th grade teacher had the right idea cyberswede Mar 2015 #2

Agree. It needs to be taught in a way that is interesting too. Quixote1818 Mar 2015 #6

The class my daughter is getting a 96% in AwakeAtLast Mar 2015 #7

I'm a HS teacher and I strongly endorse this jimlup Mar 2015 #8