Are students overburdened by too much homework and robbed of free time?
No, the UNL study found. While most middle schoolers spend 60 to 90 minutes a day with homework — slightly higher than what previous research in the area had shown — parents in the study did not believe it interfered with their children’s recreational or social activities. • Does daily homework create family stress and infringe on family life as a whole? No, the UNL study found. Most parents said they thought their kids’ amount of daily homework was appropriate and did not encroach upon family activities. In fact, most parents surveyed were either indifferent about or thankful for homework. • Are parents unsure how to help their children with homework? No, the UNL study found: Most parents said they were involved in their child’s homework, but in general their involvement was minimal but positive. They focused on motivating their children or checking their answers. • Do schools and parents communicate about homework levels and expectations? Not really — the UNL study confirmed prior
No, the UNL study found. While most middle schoolers spend 60 to 90 minutes a day with homework — slightly higher than what previous research in the area had shown — parents in the study did not believe it interfered with their children’s recreational or social activities. • Does daily homework create family stress and infringe on family life as a whole? No, the UNL study found. Most parents said they thought their kids’ amount of daily homework was appropriate and did not encroach upon family activities. In fact, most parents surveyed were either indifferent about or thankful for homework. • Are parents unsure how to help their children with homework? No, the UNL study found: Most parents said they were involved in their child’s homework, but in general their involvement was minimal but positive. They focused on motivating their children or checking their answers. • Do schools and parents communicate about homework levels and expectations? Not really — the UNL study confirmed prior
