Homework is a lot like Marmite among parents – they either love it or hate it. The matter of whether primary school children should be made to do it has been a matter of intense debate recently after ...

There’s a notable change in the mood in this house since homework returned. (The kids aren’t that impressed either.) Goodbye free and easy evenings of summer; we’re back to the days of kitchen table ...

Homework has been tied to school for as long as most of us can remember. Ask any student what school is like, and you'll hear about tests, teachers and homework. But with the way learning shifted ...

While giving homework to pupils in secondary schools is generally seen as a good idea, some don't think that kids in primary schools should have to do it. To play ...

Parents have a key role in their children's education. This is not only enshrined in Article 42 of our Constitution which recognises "that the primary and natural educator of the child is the Family" ...

In recent years, homework has become a very hot topic. Many parents and educators have raised concerns about homework and questioned how effective it is in enhancing students’ learning. There are also ...

IS IT a bore for the kids, another layer of labour for frazzled mums — or a crucial route to academic success? Children’s homework and the time it takes are problems for parents — homework is ...

Homework is a word that often brings a collective groan from students and parents alike. But new research has good news for students and parents who may be dealing with returning to school and ...

Bitesize has the answers to lots of interesting questions like, why doesn't ketchup come out of the bottle? Or what happens when you strike a match in space? While knowing the answer to these ...

Sachem was the last straw. Â Or was it Kiva? My 12-year-old daughter and I had been drilling social-studies key words for more than an hour. It was 11 p.m. Our entire evening had, as usual, consisted ...