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PREMIUM: Homework Part 3

Making homework suitable for all and asking if it's worthwhile.

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In Part 1, we wrote about how schools enforce homework. We also discussed how difficult it is to stop pupils from copying.

PREMIUM: Homework Part 1

PREMIUM: Homework Part 1

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In Part 2, we looked at how homework adds to teachers’ workloads, and the difficulties with scheduling homework.

PREMIUM: Homework Part 2

PREMIUM: Homework Part 2

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Aug 31
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In this post, we will look at the difficulties involved in ensuring that homework is suitable for all pupils. We will also discuss whether homework is worth the effort.

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