As part of the national longitudinal survey of children and youth, Statistics Canada is collecting information on more than 23,000 young people over several years. Recently, it published data on school experiences, including homework. Teachers reported that 77 per cent of students always or almost always arrive at school without their homework completed. Generally, teachers have high praise for their students. They say the vast majority always or usually display good work habits, including listening attentively, completing work on time, working independently, taking care of materials and working neatly and carefully.
Students are equally enthusiastic about their teachers.
Eighty-nine per cent of pupils say teachers treat them fairly. Reporters Read about our reporters and the neighbourhoods they are focusing on. The Family Matters series appears Fridays until September, 2000. Click here to subscribe to The Globe and Mail. Click here to return to the Family Matters series home page.