Homework in mathematics is a well-debated subject and can affect young children’s everyday life. This paper aims to investigate teachers' decisions regarding mathematics homework using the question “Which factors influence teachers in using homework in mathematics?” through an analysis of the existing research. The basis of the study consists of twelve articles and materials from different parts of the world. Results showed that many factors can impact the decision and how much is different from one teacher to another. Parents' view of homework and their influence on their children's learning in mathematics is something that emerged significant in the use of homework. The role of equality in the discussion of homework is also something that emerged as noticeable as all students have different prerequisites. The findings in our study showed that homework in mathematics do not have a negative impact on students´ academic achievement as long as the homework consists of a moderate amount. One of our most significant findings of this paper concluded that homework should be adapted to every individual and their needs, which teachers have to consider. Our professional development has increased by this study, as a result of a better understanding of the research area.

Det finns inget reglemente för huruvida matematikläxor ska delas ut eller inte, det är upp till varje pedagog eller skola att bestämma det själva. Det finns många fördelar såväl som nackdelar med att dela ut matematikläxor. Syftet med studien är att undersöka om lärares erfarenhet och om den aktuella läroplan vid lärares examen påverkar f-3 lärare till att dela ut eller inte dela ut matematikläxor. Vi undersöker även vilken typ av matematikläxa som delas ut samt antalet matematikläxor som delas ut i veckan. Det är en kvantitativ studie där vår datainsamling skett via en enkätundersökning. Den slutsats vi kommit fram till är att varken erfarenhet eller aktuell läroplan vid examen påverkar antalet matematikläxor som delas ut. Vi kan konstatera att lärarna oftast delar ut matematikläxor med syftet att repetera och befästa kunskap och det är vanligast att dela ut en (1) matematikläxa i veckan. / There is no regulation as to whether homework in mathematics should be assigned or not, it is up to each teacher or the school to decide. There are many advantages as well as disadvantages to handing out homework in mathematics. The purpose of this study is to examine if teachers' experience and if the curriculum at the time of the degree affects whether teachers assign mathematics homework. We will also examine what type of homework in mathematics that is assigned, and the number of times homework is given each week. This is a quantitative study where our data collection took place via a survey. The conclusion we have reached is that neither experience nor current curriculum at the time of the degree affect the amount of homework that is handed out. We can conclude that the teachers usually hand out homework in mathematics with the purpose of rehearsing and fortifying knowledge and it is most common to hand out homework once a week.