In the University of Michigan study involving 8,000 U.S. families, 50% of the students said they did no homework. The percentage of 9-, 13- and 17-year-olds who reported doing more than an hour a weeknight on homework declined between 1984 and 1999.

The Solution
Stress the importance. Educate students on the importance of doing your homework by displaying the posters from our "Do Your Homework" poster series.

Make it fun. There are several reasons why children do not want to do their homework. They might find it too easy, too boring, or too difficult. They may also view it as punishment.

Make it clear. Children need to understand that homework is assigned for many reasons. It may be practice for what they have learned in class, preparation for future lessons, or a way to show their skills of research and presentation.

Creating Incentives. Gives awards for students that do the best job on their homework, ranging from passes to the head of the lunch line to iPods.

(University of Michigan Study)