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1. Revision 3Oct 4, 2026, 3:32 PMLiveAI-organised, reviewed

   Adds three recent studies: a 2026 meta-analysis of E-homework (g = 0.309), a 2026 study on homework quality and time in mathematics, and a 2026 chain-mediation study of homework types. These sharpen the 'quality over quantity' condition and add a new section on homework type and delivery, plus new guidance and open questions.

   • · The main finding was rewritten.
   • · Updated “Does homework improve achievement?”.
   • · Updated “Age and amount: where the benefit is largest”.
   • · Added section “Homework type, quality, and delivery”.
   • · Updated “Stress, time use, and other outcomes”.
   • · Updated “Under what conditions is homework beneficial?”.
   • · 3 new sources cited.
   • · The note on uncertainty changed.
   • · The key takeaways were revised.
   • · 2 new pieces of guidance for specific situations.
   • · 3 new open questions.
2. Revision 2Sep 30, 2026, 7:30 PMAI-organised, reviewed

   AI-prepared Starting Map from live research.

   • · First published version.