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Is homework helpful?

At least one educator believes that homework has no long-term benefits, and may instead be harmful to kids.

Academics, Does Homework Work?Dr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.September 1, 2009Children, teenagers, achievement, Academics, homework Comments

Help for kids with math disabilities

What type of math tutoring is most effective for students with learning disabilities?

(Featured image: maths by Sean MacEntee)

Does Homework Work?, AcademicsDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.August 17, 2009validated mathematics tutoring, mathematics disability, word problems, number combinationsComment

How parents can help young teens at school

How parents can help young teens at school

How can parents best support middle-school students with homework?

(Featured image: Young student with workbook by Ingo Bernhardt via Flickr)

Does Homework Work?, AcademicsDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.May 5, 2009Teens, schoolwork, in, Parenting Advice Comment

Homework problems? Check your eyes.

Academics, Does Homework Work?Dr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.October 28, 2008alfie kohn, CI, convergence insufficiency, eye strain, homework, homework pass, learning disability, reading, schoolwork, too much homeworkComment