How Much Homework Is Too Much?
On September 4th, Time Magazine ran a Viewpoint article titled, "The Myth About Homework," that brings up some interesting points. Like how "a rising tide of dull, useless assignments is oppressing families and making kids hate learning." The author cites a 2004 national survey of 2,900 American children conducted by the University of Michigan, which revealed that the amount of time spent on homework is up 51 percent since 1981.
Students:
• How many hours per night are you spending on homework?
• How much homework is too much? Should there be a nightly time limit on homework and/or no homework over vacations?
• Do you think too much homework kills curiosity? Why or why not?
• If teachers stop dishing out so much homework, do you think your classroom performance would suffer?
• What would you do with the extra free time after school if you had less homework?
Leave me a comment below and share your thoughts. Your opinions matter and should be heard!
