According to a study that was done at the University of Michigan over the past twenty-five years, the number of homework assignments has increased by 51%. This translates into an extra twelve hours a week of homework, no wonder why parents and students alike are complaining about … [Read more...] about Dealing with Homework Overload
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Do Teachers Know Best re: Homework?
Everybody is under the assumption that when it comes to handing out homework and deciding how much homework your child should get, it is up to the teachers. They know what is best in regards to homework, right? However, you might be shocked to realize that research shows that … [Read more...] about Do Teachers Know Best re: Homework?
Homework Overload: How Much is Too Much?
Trying to answer the question about how much homework is too much is a tough one. The reason for this is that everybody has his or her own opinions on what should be enough homework and what is too little. The biggest problem in trying to answer this question is that there are no … [Read more...] about Homework Overload: How Much is Too Much?
How Homework Overload Affects Students
In 1901, the state of California passed a law that abolished homework for elementary school students. In addition, for several decades after this doctors supported political groups that were against homework. However, now things have changed. In today's society both parents and … [Read more...] about How Homework Overload Affects Students
Is Homework Overload A Myth?
Many parents tend to think that their children are overloaded with homework, which is the biggest cause of stressing children out and not giving them a chance to be normal kids. However, according to two studies done, homework overload is largely a myth. According to the … [Read more...] about Is Homework Overload A Myth?
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