Children’s Attitude towards Homework- A Comparative Study among CBSE and State Board Children

Abstract

The value of homework extends beyond school. We know that good assignments completed successfully can help children develop wholesome habits and attitude. Homework can help parents learn about their children education and communicate both with their children and the schools. And it can encourage a life-long love of learning. Research in the last decade has begun to focus on the relationship between homework and student achievement and has greatly strengthened the case for homework. Although there are mixed findings about whether homework actually increases students’ academic achievement, many teachers and parents agree that homework develop students’ initiative and responsibility and fulfils the expectation of students, parents, and the public. Studies generally have found homework assignment to be most helpful if they are carefully planned by the teachers and have direct meaning to students. Hence the present study compared the attitude of 140 CBSE and State board children towards homework. The sex ratio is 1:1. Attitude Scale Towards Homework (ASTH) designed by Usha Mishra is used to measure attitude towards homework The results reveal state board children have a significantly more positive attitude towards homework than central board children as well gender as a factor failed to influence the development of attitude towards homework.