Value Of Homework

Studies that do research on homework frequently end after a few days, but the longer the study, then the more it proves that homework is less helpful. In Kohn’s article, “The Truth About Homework”, he describes homework as tedious, and the myth about homework and how it teaches the students any non-academic achievements like self-discipline, and independence is false. The majority of people think homework will teach the student academically, and non-academically because it should teach them self-discipline, and independence, but the thought is a myth. Kohn later writes how homework and higher test scores have a correlation, but the correlation is generally inconsiderably small, and disappears once further, more sophisticated studies are done. Also, there’s no evidence that homework provides any academic benefit (“Truth”).

If students already don't do the work or get that education that they should be going to school for they might just drop out, there's no point to being there in the first place. A lot of students disregard grades and homework because the homework gets too overwhelming and they just give up. Students get multiple hours of homework everyday and it becomes to much for a teen and that can cause other effects that interfere with sleeping, stress levels can get to high and can cause depression, and even make a kid give up on school. Therefor too much homework is not physically, mentally, or emotionally healthy for

In 2013, research conducted at Stanford University found that students in high-achieving communities who spend too much time on homework experience more stress, physical health problems, a lack of balance in their lives, and alienation from society. Everyone knows homework is stressful, especially an excessive amount in a short period of time. I remember many nights in grade school and junior high where I’d become overwhelmed with the amount of homework I had, sometimes to the point of tears. The most stress I’ve ever felt is when I’ve had an assignment due but I didn’t have enough time to finish it, or I skip out on events and sleep to accomplish the assignment on time. Sleep and mood are closely connected.

Academic stress from the intensive demands of developmental and academic tasks greatly influences the mental health of students (Guo, Wang, Johnson & Diaz, 2011). As well, school curriculum has become increasingly difficult. Through the intense modules, student’s mental and physical health are deteriorating (Guo, Wang, Johnson & Diaz, 2011). A study conducted revealed that due to the intense curriculum in school, students are sleeping less during the week than when reported in previous years (Edens, 2006). Not only does school effect their physical being, but due to this, their academic performance decreases.

Some families want to know why homework is harmful, how much homework they should get each night, and even the effects of too much homework. There are bad effects of getting too much homework each night. Homework is usually the source of frustration, exhaustion, and lack of

Most people believe that school start times don’t affect teenagers or any kids, but come to find out it affects teenagers the most. Over the years there have been many debates about school starting later and if it really helps or not. Teenagers should get at least 8.5 to 10 hours of sleep each night, but the common teenager gets 5 to 7 hours each night. School should start at 8:30 am or later, to improve: homework and test performance, teen car accidents, drug usage in teens. Teens have been known for being lazy when it comes to homework and test because they claim they are “tired”or they say “I’ve had a long day”.

Homework has done nothing but make students’ school experience miserable as students dread receiving it. Day after day students are repeating the same routine of going to school, coming home, doing homework, and waking up to do it all over again. Oftentimes, there is no room for students to take any breaks. Instead, they are pressured to stay up late to complete inestimable amounts of homework. In addition, homework can prevent the opportunities to socialize with one’s family and to be physically active.

Homework has done nothing but make the school experience miserable for students, as students dread receiving it. Day after day students are repeating the same routine of going to school, coming home, doing homework, and waking up to do it all over again. Oftentimes, there is no room for students to take any breaks. Instead, they are pressured to stay up late to complete inestimable amounts of homework. In addition, homework can prevent the opportunities to socialize with one’s family, and to be physically active.

However, once that high of energy is over, one then experiences a crash. Students feel out of energy and extremely tired. This crash is the part that is the main problem. People can’t refocus themselves after consuming large amounts of sugar. In the classroom, every second of every class is beneficial and having to take the time having to get back into the learning mindset each day can hurt academic performances.

Waking up early affects teenagers’ social life, mentality, physical being, and academic career. A study has proven that lack of sleep will affect a teenagers’ life in a negative way, “Overtime, not obtaining enough sleep can hurt student’s healthy, safety, social life, and school career.” (National Sleep foundation 1) Due to teenagers naturally not being able to fall asleep till later in the night and forcing students to wake up severely early in the morning for school, they are exhausted. A recent study shows that students are tired throughout their school day, 60% of children under 18 say that they are tired throughout the day (National Sleep Foundation 1) As Brunswick students are exhausted throughout their day and it is showing that by the grades from students. The Board of Education needs to take these studies and facts seriously so they can help provide an intelligent and responsible new