too much homework
Justin Whitlock
Eng.11
Miss Guerrero
2-27-15
Less Homework for Students Homework has always been given to students to reinforce what they learn in school, and essentially help students learn the material better. However, too much homework is not helpful at all, and can be a source of anxiety and stress, both of which are mentally unhealthy for kids. For example, a student in high school gets home from an away game late and is exhausted. However he/she still has to complete and review the daily homework assignments: Algebra 2: 20 problems show all work, Anatomy: do work sheet front and back also quiz tomorrow, and History: answer review question for chapters 8-10 on separate paper. As a result he/she is going to have a long night and quite possibly get very little sleep, which in fact, lack of sleep impairs one’s ability to give complete attention. Too much homework results in time taken away from student’s sleep, family time, and can limit participation in outside of school activities such as sports or other academic activity’s. The amount of homework students can receive from teachers should be limited due to the great deal of stress homework causes, the time which is required to complete the homework, and the impact which it can have on students sleep and health.
In the article, “Is Too Much Homework Bad for Kids’ Health?” by Sandra Levy, the result of stress from homework is emphasized throughout. For example, “A Stanford researcher has found that students in high-achieving communities who spend too much time on homework experience more stress, physical health problems, lack of balance, and alienation from society” (Levy).
Eng.11
Miss Guerrero
2-27-15
Less Homework for Students Homework has always been given to students to reinforce what they learn in school, and essentially help students learn the material better. However, too much homework is not helpful at all, and can be a source of anxiety and stress, both of which are mentally unhealthy for kids. For example, a student in high school gets home from an away game late and is exhausted. However he/she still has to complete and review the daily homework assignments: Algebra 2: 20 problems show all work, Anatomy: do work sheet front and back also quiz tomorrow, and History: answer review question for chapters 8-10 on separate paper. As a result he/she is going to have a long night and quite possibly get very little sleep, which in fact, lack of sleep impairs one’s ability to give complete attention. Too much homework results in time taken away from student’s sleep, family time, and can limit participation in outside of school activities such as sports or other academic activity’s. The amount of homework students can receive from teachers should be limited due to the great deal of stress homework causes, the time which is required to complete the homework, and the impact which it can have on students sleep and health.
In the article, “Is Too Much Homework Bad for Kids’ Health?” by Sandra Levy, the result of stress from homework is emphasized throughout. For example, “A Stanford researcher has found that students in high-achieving communities who spend too much time on homework experience more stress, physical health problems, lack of balance, and alienation from society” (Levy).