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Homework assignments, consequences, and classroom performance in social studies and mathematics
1Southwest Indian Youth Center.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1974
Summary
Daily homework alone minimally improved elementary students' classroom performance. However, providing consequences for accurate homework completion significantly boosted assignment accuracy and improved in-class performance in math and social studies.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Classroom Interventions
- Student Performance
Background:
- Many elementary students struggle with accurate homework completion.
- Traditional homework assignments show limited impact on classroom performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of homework assignments with consequences on elementary students' academic performance.
- To determine if accountability for accuracy enhances learning outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Elementary students received daily math and social studies homework.
- Intervention group received consequences for accurate homework completion.
- Classroom performance and homework accuracy were tracked.
Main Results:
- Homework alone had minimal effect on classroom performance.
- Consequences for accuracy significantly increased homework completion and accuracy.
- Improved homework accuracy correlated with better classroom performance.
Conclusions:
- Consequences for accurate homework completion are crucial for improving student engagement and academic outcomes.
- Accountability measures in homework can enhance both assignment quality and in-class learning.
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