Homework usually falls into one of three categories: practice, preparation, or extension. The purpose usually varies by grade. Individualized assignments that tap into students’ existing skills or interests can be motivating. At the elementary school level, homework can help students develop study skills and habits and can keep families informed about their child’s learning. At the secondary school level, student homework is associated with greater academic achievement. (Review of Educational Research, 2006)
| How Much Homework Per Day is Optimal? What the Research Says… |
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| Grade | Source 1 (Barkley, 2008) |
Source 2 (Cooper, Robinson, & Patall, 2006) |
Source 3 (Olympia & Andrews,1994) |
| 1 | 10 Minutes | — | 10-45 Minutes |
| 2 | 20 Minutes | — | 10-45 Minutes |
| 3 | 30 Minutes | — | 10-45 Minutes |
| 4 | 40 Minutes | — | 45-90 Minutes |
| 5 | 50 Minutes | — | 45-90 Minutes |
| 6 | 1 Hour | — | 45-90 Minutes |
| 7 | 1 Hour 10 Minutes | 1-2 Hours | 1-2 Hours |
| 8 | 1 Hour 20 Minutes | 1-2 Hours | 1-2 Hours |
| 9 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes | 1.5-2.5 Hours | 1-2 Hours |
| 10 | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | 1.5-2.5 Hours | 1.5-2.5 Hours |
| 11 | 1 Hour 50 Minutes | 1.5-2.5 Hours | 1.5-2.5 Hours |
| 12 | 2 Hours | 1.5-2.5 Hours | 1.5-2.5 Hours |
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