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More Frequent Homework But In Shorter Bursts Get Better Results, New Study Claims

More Frequent Homework But In Shorter Bursts Get Better Results, New Study Claims

Update: 2024-09-19
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A study by Maynooth University has suggested that homework tasks of up to 15 minutes can be more beneficial than longer time periods.

Mario Rosenstock was joined by Professor Andrew Parnell, Hamilton Professor and Director of the Hamilton Institute at Maynooth University and Jennifer Horgan, teacher and Irish Examiner columnist, to discuss the findings.

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More Frequent Homework But In Shorter Bursts Get Better Results, New Study Claims

More Frequent Homework But In Shorter Bursts Get Better Results, New Study Claims