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Suggestions, homework overload is hurting students’ lives—and our learning.

During hybrid learning last year, I would generally spend one to two hours on homework per night. That allowed me time to focus on extracurricular activities and excel in my classes. I was also able to receive a consistent amount of sleep every night—often up to nine hours—a crucial factor in a student’s health.

This fall, things changed drastically. After the first two weeks of school, I was getting assigned about three to four hours of homework each night, with minimal time to focus on outside activities; my love of learning was diminishing, along with my time for other passions. I lost sleep and grew more anxious.

Originally I believed that my stress was due to the transition from sophomore to junior year, a daunting one I convinced myself I wasn’t prepared for as the work rolled in. Soon, though, in speaking with others, I realized that the homework load had meaningfully increased since last year across all grades, at the cost of students’ wellbeing.

“Once we got back to school teachers became a lot more enthusiastic about what they think is a normal school year and the work that comes with that,” senior Harrison West told me.

In an interview, Assistant Principal of School Life Quinn Killy said that GDS recommends certain limits for the amount of homework students may receive each night. “It’s 70 minutes per class, with flexibility for UL classes,” he said.

Seventy minutes is a substantial amount of work to assign for one class. It leaves scarce time for students to participate in activities outside of school. Both the anticipation of hours of work and the fear of performing poorly amplify stress. 

During the spring sports season, I get home at about 6:15 p.m. It worsens my stress to know that losing sleep may be a necessary sacrifice to keep up with my classes. 

It is the duty of both teachers and administrators to listen to students when they express concerns that the extent of their workloads is doing more harm than good. A guideline of 40 to 50 minutes of homework per class would be a good place to start, because it would allow students more time to dedicate to relaxing and their activities.

Especially in a rigorous environment like GDS’, teachers often overlook the mental strain an excessive amount of homework causes for students. The pressure to succeed discourages students from devoting time to activities they enjoy or to rest. Administrators and teachers alike need to reconsider the amount of stress their students experience from homework.

Ironically, assigning students an excessive amount of work can actually take away from our learning as well. With the pressure to get so much done in a single night, students forget how enjoyable and fulfilling learning can be.

In a less work-heavy environment, students would retain more material because they are not forced to cram so much information each night. When students feel like what we are learning is actually sticking, we grow more engaged in our academic pursuits.

Junior Zaira Chowdhury told me that the 70-minute guideline has hindered her ability to participate in extracurricular activities she had originally hoped to because of the amount of time she needs to spend on academic work. “It’s completely unreasonable,” she said. “I wanted to do rock climbing but I wasn’t able to simply because of the amount of work I have.” 

The 70-minute guideline for homework per class strips students of a substantial portion of the day. A 40- or 50-minute guideline would allow students to appreciate learning rather than feeling burnt out after spending an hour or more on a single class.

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The Homework Misperception

The vision of a diligent pupil determinedly studying, reading, and practicing lessons for hours every evening is an image that we often associate with intelligence and the kind of focus that we expect of high-performing students. This construct, however, is often misleading. Young people develop their interpersonal, social, and physical wellness skills during their youth, along with their intellect. Students that spend every hour of their afternoons, evenings, and weekends on homework are at risk of unhealthy levels of stress on top of the kind of sedentary lifestyle that, if persistent, can be problematic. Where then, is the optimal tipping point between enough work to help students solidify learning and too much that it becomes unhealthy?

The Ten-Minute Rule

Years of research into the benefits and risks of homework indicate that while it is an effective learning tool for high school students, it is less necessary for elementary and middle school students. The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the National Education Association (NEA) advocate for teachers to follow the ten-minute rule. This guideline recommends that students receive, on the aggregate, ten-minutes of homework per grade level. So a fourth grader would have no more than 40 minutes of practice work after school hours. By following this rule, students receive more practice work—and the benefits it offers relative to enabling students to develop student skills—as they age and mature.

Quality or Quantity?

While the ten-minute rule offers an easy-to-follow, quantitative approach to homework management, some parents and student advocates argue that it’s not the quantity of homework that matters, but the quality of it. They believe that homework should reinforce crucial concepts and be tailored to the needs of each student, rather than accomplish a time requirement. After all, they argue, students learn at different speeds. What might take one student ten minutes might take another thirty. How then, can the ten-minute rule be equitably applied to students across a classroom? As a teacher, ask yourself if the work you are giving your students is worth the time spent.

When Too Much Homework Can Cause a Burnout

The other possible risk of a homework distribution methodology predicated on higher expectations as students age is the risk of high school student burnout. High school students facing social and athletic expectations and the stress of college applications, SAT prep, or post-graduation expectations are at risk of astronomical stress levels. Add to their pile of pressure, evenings packed with homework, and it’s no surprise that youth feel they are under as much stress as their parents.

How to Safely Manage Your Students’ Homework Impact

Depending on the grade level that you teach, you will either have total or partial control over how much homework you are assigning to students. If you are a middle or high school teacher who shares instruction with fellow teachers, maintain an open dialogue about planned assignments. Collaborate to ensure time-consuming projects, writing assignments, or study needs do not overlap to avoid days or weeks of excessive at-home work. 

For elementary school students, promote other sources of proven academic improvement skills other than homework. Studies show that evening reading, particularly with parents, can be a more influential factor in academic improvement than homework. Similarly, studies show that a more reliable predictor of academic achievement for elementary and middle school students rather than homework is family meals. By freeing-up students by assigning less homework, you can hopefully give families more quality time to spend together.

The last step that you can take to monitor your students’ homework efforts is to simply ask your class how long their homework assignments and study sessions take per evening. Based on their feedback, adjust your homework strategy accordingly. Remember that you can help shape your students’ development comprehensively—intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically—as long as they have the time and space to achieve the appropriate balance in their lives.

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Study Finds High School Homework Helps, Harms Students in Affluent Communities

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For students at competitive high schools in upper middle-class areas, homework may be a double-edged sword.

The authors of a study published in the peer-refereed Journal of Experimental Education concluded that, on the one hand, heavy homework loads and associated pressure to achieve in these schools are providing the students with “the skills required to get ahead in a competitive, achievement-focused society” and “will serve them well in maintaining their status as part of an elite middle class.” On the other hand, students who devoted more time to homework also experienced more academic stress and problems with physical health, in part because they did not get enough sleep. They had less time to spend with family and friends. Students who spent more time on homework were not less likely to participate in extracurricular activities. However, they did more frequently report dropping “activities or hobbies they enjoyed in order to focus on their academic work.”

“Our findings on the effects of homework challenge the traditional assumption that homework is inherently good,” write authors Mollie Galloway of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Ore., Jerusha Conner of Villanova University in Pennsylvania, and Denise Pope of Stanford University.

The study was based on multiple-choice and open-ended survey responses from 4,317 students at ten Northern California public and private high schools. The schools served areas in which the median household income exceeded $90,000 per year and college attendance rates hovered above 90 percent. All the participating schools had volunteered to be part of a university-based intervention aimed at supporting “adolescent academic integrity, engagement, and mental and physical health in communities where achievement pressure is particularly high.”

“In these school settings, learning becomes secondary to getting ahead,” said first author Galloway.

“Many schools in these communities confuse ‘rigor’ with ‘load,’ ” added Pope.

Pope appeared in the documentary Race to Nowhere , which helped inspire a movement to, among other things, reduce homework loads. She also helped found Challenge Success , a nonprofit organization that works with schools, students, and parents to maintain a “balanced and academically fulfilling life” and to “identify problems and implement best practices for school policies, curriculum, assessment, and a healthy school climate.”

“We use this research on students’ perceptions of homework to help schools examine the benefits and drawbacks of their homework assignments and to consider how much homework is actually necessary to achieve rigor and mastery of learning, and how much may be harmful to students” Pope said. “The good news is we have seen teachers in Advanced Placement classes known for high levels of homework load cut their homework by one-third to one-half without any negative effects on AP test scores.”

The Journal of Experimental Education s tudy participants reported spending an average of 3.11 hours per weeknight on homework. The mean amount of weeknight homework time ranged from 2.49 hours for males in their senior years to 3.66 for females in their junior year, when homework time peaked for both genders. Yet according to a 2008 research synthesis that Harris Cooper wrote for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, homework benefits plateau at two hours per night for secondary school students. Homework is also more beneficial when students find it meaningful and/or relevant. However, just 6 percent of respondents to the Galloway, Conner, and Pope survey reported that homework was “very useful” for learning or preparation for tests, papers or projects. There was no connection between hours spent on homework and enjoyment of school. Indeed, students complained that much of their homework was busy work. “Waste of time,” “often trivial-seeming,” “repetitive,” “redundant,” “tedious,” “mindless,” and “nonsense” were words and phrases frequently used to describe homework.

The authors note that complaints about homework overload are nothing new. Since the early 1900s, schools have experienced cycles of reforms that call for abolishing or increasing homework. What is new about this study is that the authors examined the nonacademic impacts of homework for members of a particular social class—students attending competitive schools in affluent areas. Galloway, Conner and Pope suggest that it’s time for parents, teachers. and administrators in the type of communities they studied to re-examine “why the default practice of assigning heavy homework loads exists, in the face of evidence of its negative effects.”

A version of this news article first appeared in the Inside School Research blog.

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Education scholar Denise Pope has found that too much homework has negative effects on student well-being and behavioral engagement. (Image credit: L.A. Cicero)

A Stanford researcher found that too much homework can negatively affect kids, especially their lives away from school, where family, friends and activities matter.

“Our findings on the effects of homework challenge the traditional assumption that homework is inherently good,” wrote Denise Pope , a senior lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Education and a co-author of a study published in the Journal of Experimental Education .

The researchers used survey data to examine perceptions about homework, student well-being and behavioral engagement in a sample of 4,317 students from 10 high-performing high schools in upper-middle-class California communities. Along with the survey data, Pope and her colleagues used open-ended answers to explore the students’ views on homework.

Median household income exceeded $90,000 in these communities, and 93 percent of the students went on to college, either two-year or four-year.

Students in these schools average about 3.1 hours of homework each night.

“The findings address how current homework practices in privileged, high-performing schools sustain students’ advantage in competitive climates yet hinder learning, full engagement and well-being,” Pope wrote.

Pope and her colleagues found that too much homework can diminish its effectiveness and even be counterproductive. They cite prior research indicating that homework benefits plateau at about two hours per night, and that 90 minutes to two and a half hours is optimal for high school.

Their study found that too much homework is associated with:

* Greater stress: 56 percent of the students considered homework a primary source of stress, according to the survey data. Forty-three percent viewed tests as a primary stressor, while 33 percent put the pressure to get good grades in that category. Less than 1 percent of the students said homework was not a stressor.

* Reductions in health: In their open-ended answers, many students said their homework load led to sleep deprivation and other health problems. The researchers asked students whether they experienced health issues such as headaches, exhaustion, sleep deprivation, weight loss and stomach problems.

* Less time for friends, family and extracurricular pursuits: Both the survey data and student responses indicate that spending too much time on homework meant that students were “not meeting their developmental needs or cultivating other critical life skills,” according to the researchers. Students were more likely to drop activities, not see friends or family, and not pursue hobbies they enjoy.

A balancing act

The results offer empirical evidence that many students struggle to find balance between homework, extracurricular activities and social time, the researchers said. Many students felt forced or obligated to choose homework over developing other talents or skills.

Also, there was no relationship between the time spent on homework and how much the student enjoyed it. The research quoted students as saying they often do homework they see as “pointless” or “mindless” in order to keep their grades up.

“This kind of busy work, by its very nature, discourages learning and instead promotes doing homework simply to get points,” Pope said.

She said the research calls into question the value of assigning large amounts of homework in high-performing schools. Homework should not be simply assigned as a routine practice, she said.

“Rather, any homework assigned should have a purpose and benefit, and it should be designed to cultivate learning and development,” wrote Pope.

High-performing paradox

In places where students attend high-performing schools, too much homework can reduce their time to foster skills in the area of personal responsibility, the researchers concluded. “Young people are spending more time alone,” they wrote, “which means less time for family and fewer opportunities to engage in their communities.”

Student perspectives

The researchers say that while their open-ended or “self-reporting” methodology to gauge student concerns about homework may have limitations – some might regard it as an opportunity for “typical adolescent complaining” – it was important to learn firsthand what the students believe.

The paper was co-authored by Mollie Galloway from Lewis and Clark College and Jerusha Conner from Villanova University.

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Denise Pope, Stanford Graduate School of Education: (650) 725-7412, [email protected] Clifton B. Parker, Stanford News Service: (650) 725-0224, [email protected]

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How to Handle Homework Overload Without Burning Out

Homework can quickly become overwhelming, especially with multiple assignments and extracurricular activities demanding your attention. The stress of trying to keep up can lead to burnout, making it harder to stay motivated and focused. However, with the right strategies, you can manage your workload effectively and maintain your well-being. This article will provide you with practical tips to handle homework overload, take effective breaks, develop healthy habits, create an optimal study environment, improve focus, balance school and personal life, and build long-term success strategies. 

Time Management Strategies

Mastering time management is essential to prevent homework from taking over your life. Start by creating a detailed homework plan. Use a planner , a whiteboard, or a digital calendar to list your assignments and deadlines. Break down your tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. For example, if you have a research paper due, divide it into steps like research, outline, draft, and revision, assigning each step a specific deadline.

Prioritize your tasks based on urgency and importance. Tackle the assignments that are due soonest or require the most effort first. This way, you won’t be scrambling at the last minute. Additionally, set specific times for studying and stick to them. Consistency helps build a routine, making it easier to get started and stay on track. Avoid the temptation to multitask; instead, focus on one assignment at a time to ensure quality work and reduce stress.

Taking Effective Breaks

Breaks are not just a way to relax; they are essential for maintaining productivity and mental clarity. After about 30 to 45 minutes of focused study, take a short break to recharge. These breaks should be refreshing and help clear your mind. Try stretching, taking a short walk, or doing some light exercises to get your blood flowing. Physical activity can boost your energy and concentration levels, making it easier to get back to work.

Engage in activities that truly relax you during your breaks. Listening to music, chatting with a friend, or spending a few minutes with a hobby can help reduce stress. However, be mindful of activities that can easily extend beyond your intended break time, like browsing social media or watching videos. Set a timer if necessary to ensure you return to your studies promptly. Longer breaks between study sessions can be used for meals, a short nap, or more extended relaxation, helping you maintain a balanced and productive study routine.

Healthy Habits for Academic Success

Establishing healthy habits is crucial for maintaining academic success without burning out. Start by ensuring you get enough sleep each night, as lack of rest can significantly affect your concentration and memory. Aim for at least 8 hours of sleep to stay alert and focused during your classes and study sessions. Additionally, maintain a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and proteins to fuel your brain and body.

Regular exercise is also essential. Physical activity, even something as simple as a daily walk, can boost your energy levels and improve your mood, making it easier to tackle homework. Staying hydrated is equally important—drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your mind sharp.

When you’re overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to seek help with homework. Many resources are available, such as study notes and homework helpers, which can provide guidance and support. For comprehensive high school homework help, visit studocu.com , where you can find a variety of free homework help websites offering valuable resources and study materials. Developing these healthy habits will not only improve your academic performance but also enhance your overall well-being.

Study Environment and Organization

Creating an optimal study environment is key to staying productive and focused. Start by setting up a designated study space that’s free from distractions. This could be a quiet corner of your room, a home office, or even a spot at the local library. Make sure this area is well-lit and equipped with all the necessary supplies, like pens, notebooks, and your computer, so you don’t waste time looking for materials.

Organize your study notes and assignments in a way that makes sense to you. Use folders, binders, or digital tools to keep everything in order. Label your materials clearly, so you can quickly find what you need. A clutter-free space helps you stay focused and reduces stress.

For high school homework help, having access to reliable resources is crucial. Studocu has a wealth of study notes and homework help tailored to high school students. There, you’ll find a range of free homework help websites that offer solutions and explanations to complex problems. 

Balancing School and Personal Life

Balancing school and personal life is a skill that will serve you well beyond high school. Start by recognizing the importance of downtime and setting boundaries between your schoolwork and personal activities. Allocate specific times for studying and specific times for relaxing and having fun. This way, you can enjoy your free time without the guilt of unfinished homework looming over you.

Get involved in activities that you enjoy and that help you unwind, whether it’s sports, music, or hanging out with friends. These activities are essential for maintaining your mental health and preventing burnout. They provide a necessary break from the academic pressures and help you return to your studies with a refreshed mind.

Communicate with your teachers and parents if you’re feeling overwhelmed. They can offer support and help you find a balance that works for you. Remember, it’s okay to ask for help and to take time for yourself. Finding a healthy balance between school and personal life ensures you stay motivated and enjoy your high school experience.

Long-Term Strategies for Success

Building long-term strategies for academic success involves developing habits and skills that will benefit you throughout your education. Start by setting realistic, achievable goals for your academic progress. Break these goals down into smaller steps, and track your progress regularly. This approach helps you stay motivated and focused on your long-term objectives.

Developing strong study habits is also crucial. Create a routine that includes regular study times, breaks, and review sessions. Consistency is key to retaining information and performing well on exams. Additionally, practice active learning techniques such as summarizing information in your own words, teaching the material to someone else, or creating visual aids like mind maps.

Stay organized by keeping a calendar of important dates and deadlines. This will help you manage your time effectively and avoid last-minute cramming. Lastly, maintain a positive mindset and be resilient in the face of challenges. Learn from your mistakes and seek feedback to improve continuously. 

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It seems the smoke has barely cleared from those Fourth of July celebrations, but in many parts of the U.S., parents are trying to light fires under their kids in an effort to get them studying for the new school year.

Unfortunately, new research shows the amount of time kids clock in out of school may not pay off.

Kids who do more homework actually perform worse on standardized tests , according to research by Sydney University educational psychologist Richard Walker, author of the forthcoming book, Reforming Homework: Practices, Learning and Policies .

Homework only boosts student scores in the final three years of high school, says Walker, and only these older high school students should be doing a couple of hours of homework a night. Younger students only benefit from small assignments, if they’re getting help at home.

But that's not the end of the homework hurdles.

High-achieving students who are swamped with homework can suffer from poor mental and physical health, says Stanford University professor Denise Pope.

In fact, findings consistently show that homework has very limited value in the elementary grades.

In response to this new research, many educators are acknowledging homework’s flaws (much to the delight of students, no doubt). Homework now only accounts for 10 percent of a student’s grade in the Los Angeles Unified School District. And other school districts state they expect high schoolers to spend only about 30 minutes of homework for each class.

Some schools are assigning even less.

Tera Maxwell’s three children -- ages 2, 5, and 8 -- don’t have any homework at the Montessori International Children’s House in Annapolis, Maryland.

“When you make homework mandatory, it becomes a chore, rather than a joyful activity,” she says.

Other organizations -- such as the National PTA -- go with a policy supported by Duke University social psychologist Harris Cooper, who advises giving students about 10 minutes of homework each night, per grade level starting in first grade. According to Cooper's recommendation, a fifth grader would have about 50 minutes of homework per night.

While Cooper, author of The Battle over Homework: Common Ground for Administrators, Teachers, and Parents , has found homework at every grade level does improve test scores, too much can be detrimental.

How much is too much?

At the middle school level, students max out after 90 minutes, according to Cooper. High school students show diminishing returns somewhere between 90 minutes and two and a half hours. In elementary school, small take-home assignments may help form study habits.

Unfortunately, what may seem a ant-sized assignment to a biology teacher may come across as a whale of a project to a student in the class.

Research shows the majority of teachers underestimate the amount of homework they give by 50 percent, says Ann Dolin, author of Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework .

“That’s a huge discrepancy," she says.

Another problem for the homework fatigued? The home itself.

When kids are working in the classroom, they are usually quiet and focused, says Dolin. But at home, they are distracted by TV, siblings and other family responsibilities.

“Teachers base their homework load on what they see their students accomplishing in class," she says. "But often, this is far different than what goes on at home."

According to a survey by the U.S. Dept of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the majority of ninth graders spend less than three hours on homework or studying during a typical school day. But there’s a huge variation in the amount of homework students are doing, say experts.

“We have a whole lot of students who don’t do nearly enough homework at the high school level and we see a decent number of students who probably do too much homework at the other extreme,” says Jim Hull, a senior research analyst at the Center for Public Education.

At the Bay School in San Francisco, teachers not only limit the load they assign, they also carefully choose the types of assignments.

“That’s how you produce someone who is an expert,” says the school’s Academic Dean Andy Shaw, who says he tries help parents understand that more is not always better. “The idea that you might send your kid to school that gives less homework is a scary one. In our society, the amount of homework has become a proxy for rigor.”

He also points out that his students have more time to step away from their coursework to focus on other activities and become more well-rounded people.

“Time spent with family, constructing engineering projects, volunteering, or being involved in musical theater can end up changing a student’s life just as much as what goes in classroom,” he says.

Dawniel Patterson Winningham, mother of a 16-year-old son who plays football and two 14-year-old twin daughters who play basketball, says her teens are busy enough with their afterschool activities.

“I have seen them stay up as late as midnight trying to juggle both extracurriculars and homework,” says the Houston, Tex., mom.

Shaw says the importance of a teen’s sleep is one of the reasons behind the low-homework policy at his school.

“We can’t mandate a bedtime, but we’ve reduced the amount of homework so the students can get more sleep," he says. "That’s good for them physiologically and intellectually -- they perform better when they get more sleep.”

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Mollie Galloway brings fresh perspective to debate on homework overload

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Since the early 1900s, school reformers have responded to complaints about homework overload by calling for more or fewer assignments. In a study published in the Journal of Experimental Education , Assistant Professor Mollie Galloway and her colleagues refocused the age-old debate by examining students attending competitive schools in affluent areas. A blog post from Education Week reported the findings this month, summarizing that for the students the researchers studied, “homework may be a double-edged sword.”

The study was based on multiple-choice and open-ended responses from 4,317 students at ten Northern California public and private high schools in areas with a median household income of more than $90,000 per year. The researchers found that students spend an average of 3.11 hours each night on homework. The assignments prepare students for a competitive career environment, but also take away from time with family and friends. “Our findings on the effects of homework challenge the traditional assumption that homework is inherently good,” Galloway told Education Week .

Galloway’s past research has focused on leadership and equity for social justice, human development, and the effects of privilege in schools. In another study published in 2012, she found that over 93 percent of high school students had cheated in at least one way in their academic work. She noted that ingrained cheating behavior seems high among students from privileged schools.

Read the full story at: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2014/03/homework.html

Learn more about Mollie at: http://graduate.lclark.edu/live/profiles/212-mollie-galloway/

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How Homework Overload Affects Students: 5 Points To Consider

Homework is an essential part of every student life. It’s aimed at enabling the student to learn how to supervise themselves and read on their own. This method of study is very effective in ensuring that the student remains sharp academically always. However, if there is homework overload, the once beneficial exercise will become non-beneficial. Overload of work subjects students to too much work and can have adverse effects on them. Some of these effects include the following:

Nervousness

The result of not doing the assignment is often some form of punishment. Therefore, when the students are encumbered by too much work, they become nervous of the punishment they might receive. With this thought in their heads, students end up being nervous all the time. This condition is not conducive at all to learning, as it deters the serene environment that should be there for effective learning.

Family bonding

When students are engrossed in assignments all the time, it has an effect on the family bond of the family. This is because the students spend too much time trying to get done with school assignments that they got no time to spend with their family. Parents can obviously take part in helping their children. However, children prefer spending time with their parents doing something fun and not necessarily work.

School differentiation

When students are overburdened with so much work they begin to develop a dread for school. Going to school is an exercise that should be fun and so, when students relate school to too many assignments that they expect to have, then they become in differentiated from the idea of school. Therefore, the ultimate benefit of schooling is eluded from students.

Social alienation

Students love to interact and make friends more than anything. However, when they are forced to spend most of their time indoors studying and trying to complete assignments, they become a bit shy interaction with time. This in turn leads to most becoming socially incompatible and start developing antisocial behavior.

Radical behavior development

Research has shown that when someone is subjected to too much pressure, they tend to develop a negative outlook onto who is causing them the pressure. When students are overburdened with assignments they tend to lash out at some point to those that they say seems to be giving the hard time. With time, students become radical towards teachers and to their parents for taking them to school. Therefore, it’s imperative that assignment be regulated well.

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