PROTOCOL: The relationship between homework time and academic performance among K-12 students: A systematic review
Liping Guo1, Jieyun Li1, Zheng Xu1
1Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, and Evidence-based Social Sciences Research Center, School of Public Health Lanzhou University Lanzhou China.
Campbell Systematic Reviews
|March 23, 2023
Summary
This review synthesizes research on homework time and academic performance. It examines how homework impacts student achievement across various factors and identifies key influences on homework completion.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Learning Sciences
- Academic Achievement Research
Background:
- Extensive research exists on the connection between homework and academic outcomes.
- Understanding this relationship is crucial for optimizing student learning strategies.
- Previous studies show varied results, necessitating a comprehensive synthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize findings on the relationship between homework time and academic performance.
- To analyze variations in homework effectiveness based on gender, grade level, subject, and region.
- To identify factors influencing homework time, including subject matter, task difficulty, and parental involvement.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of existing publications.
- Quantitative synthesis of data from diverse educational contexts.
- Analysis of moderating variables such as student demographics and homework characteristics.
Main Results:
- The review quantifies the overall association between homework duration and academic success.
- Significant differences in homework effectiveness are observed across different student groups and academic disciplines.
- Factors like task type, feedback mechanisms, and parental engagement emerge as key determinants of homework time.
Conclusions:
- Homework time is demonstrably linked to academic performance, though the strength of this link varies.
- Educational interventions should consider student-specific and contextual factors to maximize homework benefits.
- Further research is recommended to explore the nuances of homework completion and its impact on learning.
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