Trends of Homework in Mathematics: Comparative Research Based on TIMSS Study

Autor/inn/en	Güven, Ufuk; Akçay, Ahmet Oguz
Titel	Trends of Homework in Mathematics: Comparative Research Based on TIMSS Study
Quelle	In: International Journal of Instruction, 12 (2019) 1, S.1367-1382 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1694-609X
Schlagwörter	Homework; Foreign Countries; Achievement Tests; Elementary Secondary Education; International Assessment; Mathematics Achievement; Mathematics Tests; Science Achievement; Science Tests; Cross Cultural Studies; Study Habits; Trend Analysis; Educational Trends; Correlation; Grade 4; Grade 8; Slovenia; Singapore; Turkey; United States; Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hausaufgabe; Ausland; Achievement test; Achievement; Testing; Test; Tests; Leistungsbeurteilung; Leistungsüberprüfung; Leistung; Testdurchführung; Testen; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Cultural comparison; Kulturvergleich; Study behavior; Study behaviour; Studienverhalten; Trendanalyse; Bildungsentwicklung; Korrelation; School year 04; 4. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 04; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08; Slowenien; Singapur; Türkei; USA
Abstract	Homework is a common instructional practice that is used to motivate students, develop students' studying skills and habits, inform parents about student learning, and increase student achievement. Homework provides an opportunity for students to revisit daily topics, and improve students' understanding of math concepts and problem-solving skills, helps students learn from their mistakes, and prepare for tests. One of the primary goals of this study was to find the trends of homework frequency. This study used TIMSS [Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study] 2003, 2007, 2011, and 2015 data for Singapore, United States, Slovenia, and Turkey. The study used hierarchical multiple regression analyses to examine the relationship between homework frequency and student achievement in fourth- and eighth-grade mathematics in Slovenia, Singapore, Turkey, and US. The study also sought optimal homework frequencies in those countries. The study found that homework frequency significantly effects student achievement in 8th grade but not in 4th grade. The study also found that trend of the assigning homework from 2003 to 2015 is negative both in 4th and 8th grades in all selected countries, except in Turkey. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Journal of Instruction. Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Education, Eskisehir, 26480, Turkey. e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.e-iji.net
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01