What are the positives of homework?

Homework gives parents a chance to see what is being learned in school. Homework teaches students how to take responsibility for their part in the educational process. Homework teaches students that they may have to do thingseven if they don’t want to. Homework teaches students to work independently.

How does homework affect physical health?

Homework can cause physical problems Our mental health and physical health are linked, so you can’t have one without the other. One study at Stanford found that excessive homework in teens (sometimes over three hours a day!) was linked to physical health problems as well as high levels of stress and disrupted sleep.

Does Homework have a positive effect on grades?

In 35 such studies, about 77 percent find the link between homework and achievement is positive. Practice assignments do improve scores on class tests at all grade levels. A little amount of homework may help elementary school students build study habits.