THE BENEFITS OF HOMEWORK IN THE SUBJECT OF MATHEMATICS

Homework is just as important as classroom work, so it must be well thought out and applicable, because only in that way will it help the student to independently summarize their conclusions. Through homework in the subject of mathematics, teachers gain insight into the level of mastery of the material by the students, which enables them to properly guide the students and provide appropriate feedback. Homework is also a great opportunity for families to learn more about their children's school life and allows parents to witness their children's journey toward independence. This study aims to explore the planning and structuring of mathematics homework, through which the previously intended objectives are achieved. The research was conducted between January and March 2025. The instrument used was an online questionnaire. This questionnaire was completed by 96 primary school teachers in the Republic of North Macedonia. After data collection and organization, the information was processed using SPSS. The questionnaire used has a reliability coefficient of 0.847 (Cronbach's alpha). The results showed that if homework is interesting, it stimulates students’ imagination and creativity (Pearson coefficient =0.550, p=0,000). When homework encourages creativity and imagination, it also promotes classroom discussions (Pearson coefficient 0.524, p=0,000). Additionally, the planning of homework during the preparation of learning content does not depend on the teacher’s experience or the school’s location (χ² = 20.041 < 26.296 df = 16, 5.341 < 9.488 df = 4).