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cyberswede

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2. My daughter's 5th grade teacher had the right idea

Reply to Quixote1818 (Original post)

Sat Mar 7, 2015, 04:46 PM

Mar 2015

His position was that kids learn best in class, and they either get it or they don't, and that sending them home with 25 math problems that they don't understand just makes them hate school work. When they do the work in class, he's able to help those who need it and make sure they understand the concepts.

I think reading daily at home is beneficial for all ages, though.

Interesting article.

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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

I think we should make a taxpayer push for increased science study and inquiry mmonk Mar 2015 #3

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