The issue of assigning homework is controversial in terms of its purpose, what to assign, the amount of time needed to complete it, parental involvement, its actual affect on learning and achievement, ...

Q: I’m in fifth grade and need help with my math homework, but my parents can’t do it either. They get upset, and I feel stupid and like it’s all my fault. I want to do well in math. What can I do? A: ...

An Iowa woman jokingly calls it "Satan's handiwork." A California mom says she's broken down in tears. A Pennsylvania parent says it "makes my blood boil." What could be so horrible? Grade-school math ...