Who invented homework?
The ancient Greeks are probably the ones who invented homework. Do you have any other questions? Thanks for using ChaCha!
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Homework dates back to at least the mid-19th century, when most students left school after the sixth grade.
Answered by Sandra W. -
Homework-1683, "work done at home," as opposed to work done in the shop or factory; in sense of "lessons studied at home," MORE?
Answered by Laura R. -
We don't know who "invented" it, but homework didn't become a generally accepted practice in the US until the 1950s. Ask ChaCha!
Answered by Patricia H. -
Homework has probably been around since the beginning of school so it may most likely have been an idea of a nun back in the day.
Answered by Quaylen H. -
Homework dates back to the ancient greeks, though it's not known the one person who started assigning it.
Answered by Tammy N. -
Homework has been around for as long as people have been learning. It may seem like a pain now, but it does pay off. ChaCha!
Answered by Terri H. -
Homework in sense of "lessons studied at home," originates from 1889. No one person is credited with inventing it. ChaCha on.
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