The document discusses a study that investigated whether allowing middle school students to complete their weekly science homework online would increase homework completion rates compared to traditional paper-based homework. The study found that overall homework completion rates unexpectedly decreased when an online option was provided. While students who chose the online format had higher completion rates and test scores than those using paper, whole class completion rates and average test scores were lower during the online period compared to before. The results suggest that simply providing a digital option for homework does not inherently motivate students to complete it more.