Homework

Homework has been a lasting topic in education. School teachers assign homework to students that are meant to be completed during non-school hours. Instead of giving up homework， teachers should improve its quality.

During the first few years of the 20th century， most educators believed that homework helped create disciplined minds. By 1940， growing attention that homework mixed with other home activities led to a reaction against it. Since then， arguments both for and against homework have continued.

A number of studies conducted on homework concluded that homework has a positive influence on students’ achievements. That is to say， doing homework can help students get better grades.

Although the research supporting for homework is powerful， the case against homework is popular. Some authors criticized both the quantity and quality of homework. They provided evidence that too much homework harms students’ health and family time. They insisted that teachers reduce the amount of homework and avoid homework during breaks and holidays.

Some researchers have offered various recommendations. For example， 5 to 10 minutes per subject might be suitable for grade 4 students， whereas 30 to 60 minutes might be suitable for college-bound high school students.

Some experts recommend homework that provide parents with clear instructions showing their role without expecting them to teach the content.

All in all， homework should allow students and their parents or other family members to engage in meaningful conversations related to their school courses and help improve the students’ learning experience.

“雙减”是指有效减轻义务教育阶段学生过重的作业负担和校外培训负担。（剩余2040字）

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