Effects of homework creativity on academic achievement and creativity disposition: Evidence from comparisons with homework time and completion based on two independent Chinese samples

Abstract

During the past several decades, the previous studies have been focusing on the related theoretical issues and measuring tool of homework behaviors (mainly including homework time, completion, and homework creativity). However, the effects of these homework behaviors on general creativity remain unknown. Employing a number of questionnaires, this study investigated two samples from middle schools of Mainland China. The results showed that (1) the eight-item version of Homework Creativity Behaviors Scale had acceptable validity and reliability; (2) compared with homework completion and homework time, homework creativity explained less variety of academic achievement (3.7% for homework creativity; 5.4% for completion and time); (3) homework creativity explained more variance of general creativity than that of homework completion and homework time accounted (7.0% for homework creativity; 1.3% for completion and time); and (4) homework creativity was negatively associated with grade level. Contrary to the popular beliefs, homework completion and homework creativity have positive effects on the students’ general creativity. Several issues that need further studies were also discussed.

Exploring the impact of homework assignments on achievement and attitudes in science education

“…According to Haq et al (2020), homework has a significant impact on student's achievement and varies depending on the age of the students. Moreover, Fan et al (2022) demonstrated that the eight-item version of the homework creativity behaviors scale had acceptable validity and reliability; homework creativity explained less variation in academic achievement than homework completion and homework time and homework creativity explained more variation in general creativity than homework completion and homework time. Contrary to popular belief, completing homework and having creative homework has a positive impact on students' overall creativity.…”

“…Duru and Cogman (2017) The aim of this study is to look into how primary and secondary school students and their parents feel about homework as well as the issues that arise when completing it from their perspective as parents. Fan et al (2022) The purpose of this study is to get a deeper understanding of homework creativity. Fatma (2014) The purpose of current study was to learn what middle school students' (n=705) opinions were regarding homework.…”

“…On the other hand, some studies focused on the positive or negative effects of homework on science education and provide explanations about the sources of these effects (Chen et al, 2022;Dolean & Lervag, 2022;Fan et al, 2022;Haq et al, 2020;Kukliansky et al, 2016;Kurt & Tas, 2019;Mešić et al, 2021;Oschepkov et al, 2022;Qarkaxhja et al, 2021;Ratniyom et al 2016;Salame & Hanna, 2020;Uanhoro & Young, 2022;Yildiz & Sahin, 2017;Zhdanov et al, 2022).…”