In findings that will not surprise the parents of any school-aged child, new research finds that the more time children spend using digital devices, the less likely they are to finish their homework.
Social Sciences
Oct 21, 2016
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Talk about mighty oaks growing from little acorns! A 9-year-old's homework assignment has led to the world's most comprehensive tree-counting project, which in turn stands to increase the value of upcoming missions from NASA ...
Environment
Jan 29, 2016
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The quality of a homework assignment is important to student achievement, a Stanford scholar says.
Social Sciences
Oct 1, 2015
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For students, the start of the school year means new classes, new friends, homework and sports. It also brings the threat of head lice. The itch-inducing pests lead to missed school days and frustrated parents, who could ...
Other
Aug 18, 2015
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When it comes to adolescents with math and science homework, more isn't necessarily better—an hour a day is optimal—but doing it alone and regularly produces the biggest knowledge gain, according to research published ...
Social Sciences
Mar 23, 2015
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A new study offers evidence that simple and inexpensive changes to existing courses can help students learn more effectively.
Social Sciences
Mar 18, 2014
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Education scholar Denise Pope has found that too much homework has negative effects on student well-being and behavioral engagement.
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2014
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Research from North Carolina State University identified factors that cause construction site managers to schedule more time than necessary for specific tasks. Understanding these factors and whether they can be reduced or ...
Engineering
Sep 5, 2013
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Germany's chemicals sector complained Wednesday that business got off to a sluggish start this year, but it has not given up hope for a recovery in demand later.
Business
May 15, 2013
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(Phys.org) —Xerox, the copy-machine giant, has announced that it will be selling a software upgrade for its copiers that will turn many of them into test grading machines. Called Ignite, the software not only grades papers, ...
