Schocis with nigh achievement are likely toa use more
teaching games im which groups of students are competing as
teams rather than individually.

Students had better academic success in schools where
homewo:k was regularly set and marked. The research
findings do nat show hav or why homework 15 associated with
better outcomes. Tne researchers speculate it might he
that, ain addition to consolidating the learning of work
introducega in the school, it is of symbolic importance in
emphasizing the schooi’s concern for academic progress. It
may also be that it demonstrates their belief that pupils
have the ability and self-discipline needed ta work without
supervision. Homework s&ssignments should be coordinated tea
ensure reasonable expectations.

Schools where a high proportion af children had been on out-
of-school cutings had better academic success.