The Effect of Online Homework on Students' Mathematics Performance: A Meta-Analysis

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Abstract

In recent years, textbook publishers and other companies have developed online homework systems where grading and feedback are provided immediately. Online homework is considered effective in influencing students’ achievement. However, there have been conflicting results over the past 20 years on the effects of online homework. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to examine the impact of online homework on students’ mathematics performance. Twelve studies with inclusion and exclusion criteria was included. Furthermore, whether different grade levels, publication type, and publication year differed in effect was analyzed. The findings indicated that the overall standardized mean difference of d=0.2292, Q11=24.9667, p<0.05, I2=56.47%. Moreover, the publication type showed statistical significance. Therefore, we suggest educators to assign online homework for students’ mathematics achievement.

Authors

• Hyunkyung Kwon, Texas A&M University - College Station

• Ashley Majzun, Texas A&M University - College Station

• Fatma Altinsoy, Texas A&M University