Homework's Impact on Students' Learning

Mel Garmendia discusses the issue of homework overload, highlighting its negative effects on students' health and free time. Research by Clifton B Parker and others shows that excessive homework causes stress and health problems. The video suggests that homework should have a clear purpose and be beneficial for learning, as argued by Denise Pope and Harvey Daniels. Solutions include reducing homework amounts and offering in-school study sessions to help students manage their workload effectively.

What are some of the health issues caused by too much homework?

• Improved concentration

• Increased physical activity

• Sleep deprivation and headaches

• Better time management

According to Clifton B Parker, what percentage of students consider homework a primary source of stress?

• 56%

• 90%

• 25%

• 75%

What does Molly Galloway suggest students are missing out on due to excessive homework?

• Sleeping more

• Eating healthy

• Playing outside and developing new skills

• Watching TV

What should be the purpose of homework according to Denise Pope?

• To keep students busy

• To improve test scores

• To cultivate learning and development

• To prepare students for college

What does Harvey Daniels believe homework is doing to students' interest in school?

• Increasing it

• Maintaining it

• Driving it away

• Not affecting it

How did students rate the usefulness of homework for learning and test preparation?

• Very useful

• Somewhat useful

• Not useful at all

• Extremely useful

What is the main issue causing students to lose interest in homework?

• The amount of homework

• The type of homework

• The timing of homework

• The quality of homework

What is one proposed solution to homework overload mentioned in the video?

• Having in-school study sessions

• Giving homework only on weekends

• Increasing the amount of homework

• Eliminating homework completely

What is the suggested alternative if the school board increases the amount of time in school?

• Less homework

• More homework

• No change in homework

• Homework only during holidays

What choice does the narrator present to students at the end of the video?

• To ask for help or do it alone

• To decrease homework and have free time or stay up late doing homework

• To finish homework early or late

• To do more homework or less homework