New study finds homework doesn’t improve grades Here at Superprof, we’ve been keeping a close eye on the rising debate surrounding the topic of homework and how beneficial the practice really is to learning outcomes. In November we blogged about French President Hollande’s astonishing announcement that he was moving 5/5(1). Study says homework doesn't help students score better grades one in which they looked at the transcripts and grades of more than 18, Xth grade students - homework doesn't necessarily help. Students improved help in 2nd grade did better homework doesn't help grades on math, 3rd and 4th graders did better on English skills and vocabulary, 5th graders on social studies, article source . Homework Doesn't Improve Student Course Grades, But Could Boost Standardized Test Scores: Study There has been much debate surround the value of homework, and a recent study led by an Indiana University School of Education faculty member has found little correlation between time spent on homework and better course grades for math and science students.