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Mathematics homework can sometimes cause more harm than good. Supporting kids with maths homework is a common afterschool activity. But beyond the basics, new curricula and teaching strategies are ...

“There is no evidence that any amount of homework improves the academic performance of elementary students.” This statement, by homework research guru Harris Cooper, of Duke University, is startling ...