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1) EdWeek.com gives a good range of statistics, but does not go into much detail on how homework affects children mental health.

2) (EdWeek.com) Instead of providing specific examples and creating a persuasive argument on how children struggle, they give percentages that are very vaguely labeled, and not convincing.

3) (Edweek.com) The main focus of the article is how parents cannot help the children do their work, but they barely talk about the struggle of kids working. Instead of focusing on the bigger issue, they get sidetracked and trail away from the main point.

4) Pewresearch.org does gives a lot of details on how coronavirus affected children and their ability to learn, but does not suggest that the workload may be overbearing, which would strengthen their argument.

5) (Pewresearch.org) They discuss how children do not have access to high speed internet, but fail to provide any alternatives on how to help kids gain more access to technology

6) Playgroundequipment.com shows a map of the U.S and the percent of children that are stressed out by homework in each state. However, they skipped over at least half of the states, making their argument much less strong.

7) Playgroundequipment.com also shows data from a range of countries, but the work load in those countries are very different than the workload in America. They could have gone into depth on how the workloads vary in each country, but did not.

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By looking at these statistics, we can see that homework has a very negative effect on children's mental health. 56% of students surveyed that homework is a primary stressor in their lives, which contributes to migraines, ulcers, and lack of sleep. Under 1% of students in America said that homework was not a stressor in their lives. Sources also say that some children do not have access to high-speed Wi-Fi and struggle with completing their homework on time. Others have available parents to help them understand their homework, but many don't. This gives certain children advantages that others are not able to have. Many children are lucky enough to have access to tutors, but many cannot afford one. These less privileged children struggle so much with homework, even when working their hardest. If the workload decrease, so would their stress level.  

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By looking at these statistics, we can see that homework has a very negative effect on children's mental health. 56% of students surveyed that homework is a primary stressor in their lives, which contributes to migraines, ulcers, and lack of sleep. Under 1% of students in America said that homework was not a stressor in their lives. Sources also say that some children do not have access to high-speed Wi-Fi and struggle with completing their homework on time. Others have available parents to help them understand their homework, but many don't. This gives certain children advantages that others are not able to have. Many children are lucky enough to have access to tutors, but many cannot afford one. These less privileged children struggle so much with homework, even when working their hardest. If the workload decrease, so would their stress level.  

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Survey Finds Half of Parents Struggle With Their Children’s Homework

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A new survey finds almost 50 percent of parents struggle to help their children with their homework.

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Some 15% of U.S. households with school-age children do not have a high-speed internet connection at home, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of 2015 U.S. Census Bureau data. New survey findings from the Center also show that some teens are more likely to face digital hurdles when trying to complete their homework.

School-age children in lower-income households are especially likely to lack broadband access. Roughly one-third of households with children ages 6 to 17 and whose annual income falls below $30,000 a year do not have a high-speed internet connection at home, compared with just 6% of such households earning $75,000 or more a year. These broadband disparities are particularly pronounced for black and Hispanic households with school-age children - especially those with low household incomes. (The overall share of households with school-age children lacking a high-speed internet connection in 2015 is comparable to what the Center found in an analysis of 2013 Census data.)

This aspect of the digital divide - often referred to as the "homework gap" - can be an academic burden for teens who lack access to digital technologies at home. Black teens, as well as those from lower-income households, are especially likely to face these school-related challenges as a result, according to the new Center survey of 743 U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 conducted March 7-April 10, 2018.

At its most extreme, the homework gap can mean that teens have trouble even finishing their homework. Overall, 17% of teens say they are often or sometimes unable to complete homework assignments because they do not have reliable access to a computer or internet connection.

This is even more common among black teens. One-quarter of black teens say they are at least sometimes unable to complete their homework due to a lack of digital access, including 13% who say this happens to them often. Just 4% of white teens and 6% of Hispanic teens say this often happens to them. (There were not enough Asian respondents in this survey sample to be broken out into a separate analysis.)

Teens also differ by income level when it comes to completing assignments: 24% of teens whose annual family income is less than $30,000 say the lack of a dependable computer or internet connection often or sometimes prohibits them from finishing their homework, but that share drops to 9% among teens who live in households earning $75,000 or more a year.

Other times, teens who lack reliable internet service at home say they seek out other locations to complete their schoolwork: 12% of teens say they at least sometimes use public Wi-Fi to complete assignments because they do not have an internet connection at home. Again, this problem is more prevalent for black or less affluent teens. Roughly one-in-five black teens (21%) report having to at least sometimes use public Wi-Fi for this reason, including 10% who say they often do so. And teens whose family income is below $30,000 a year are far more likely than those whose annual household income is $30,000 or higher to say that they do this (21% vs. 9%).

Lastly, 35% of teens say they often or sometimes have to do their homework on their cellphone. Although it is not uncommon for young people in all circumstances to complete assignments in this way, it is especially prevalent among lower-income teens. Indeed, 45% of teens who live in households earning less than $30,000 a year say they at least sometimes rely on their cellphone to finish their homework.

These findings reflect a broader discussion about the digital divide's impact on America's youth. Numerous policymakers and advocates have expressed concern that students with less access to certain technologies may fall behind their more digitally connected peers. There is some evidence that teens who have access to a home computer are more likely to graduate from high school when compared with those who don't.

The Center's survey of teens does show stark differences in teens' computer access based on their household income. A quarter of teens whose family income is less than $30,000 a year do not have access to a home computer, compared with 4% of those whose annual family income is $75,000 or more.
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Nearly one-in-five teens can't always finish their homework because of the digital divide

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Some 15% of U.S. households with school-age children do not have a high-speed internet connection at home, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of 2015 U.S. Census Bureau data. New survey findings from the Center also show that some teens are more likely to face digital hurdles when trying to complete their homework.

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We chose this topic as we feel very strongly about the amount of homework that we are given. At first, we were going to conduct a survey of how many kids in our class struggle with homework, but then we decided to look at the bigger picture, and expand to the homework level in our country. This gives us a much better understanding of the children in our country who struggle with homework, and helps us view. By looking at statistics and data, we are able to see and understand the effect that homework truly has on individuals around the country, and the levels of stress it applies to our everyday lives.things differently

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We chose this topic as we feel very strongly about the amount of homework that we are given. At first, we were going to conduct a survey of how many kids in our class struggle with homework, but then we decided to look at the bigger picture, and expand to the homework level in our country. This gives us a much better understanding of the children in our country who struggle with homework, and helps us view. By looking at statistics and data, we are able to see and understand the effect that homework truly has on individuals around the country, and the levels of stress it applies to our everyday lives.things differently

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https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2018-03-20/how-much-homework-is-too-much-for-our-teens

https://educationpost.org/america-we-do-not-have-a-homework-problem/

https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/homework-is-too-much/

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How much homework is too much? Both the National Education Association and the National PTA support the standard of ten minutes of homework per grade level and ensuring that there is a general limit to how much time students spend studying after school. While many school districts have adopted these guidelines, many parents, teachers, and students themselves have spoken out about the stress and lack of free time caused by too much homework. There is a growing movement that calls for giving students more freedom to play , explore, socialize, and discover what excites them. However, many believe that homework and studying are crucial tools for academic success and character development. This infographic from Playground Equipment takes a data-driven approach to homework in America and homework around the world to help gain a more balanced perspective.
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Here are the top 20 U.S. states with the most homework in elementary and middle school in minutes per day:

Here are the top 20 U.S. states with the most homework in high school in minutes per day:

What Countries Give the Most Homework?

If you are curious about what countries have the most homework, we have compiled data to provide insight into how homework around the world is incorporated into the daily routines of students. Here are the top ten countries where children spend the most time on homework:

Pros and Cons of Homework

Is homework helpful? Or is homework harmful? There's plenty of research that supports both sides. Here are a few pros and cons of homework to consider:

Con: A study by Stanford educators found that 56% of students surveyed cited homework as a primary stressor in their lives, contributing to migraines, ulcers, and sleep deprivation. Less than 1% of students said homework was not a stressor.

Con: The National Center for Education Statistics found that high school students get an average of 6.8 hours and elementary students get an average of 4.7 hours of homework each week. This is more than what is recommended by experts.

Con: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that after around four hours of homework per week, the additional time invested in homework has a negligible impact on performance.

Pro: Research by the High School Journal indicates that students assigned homework outperformed 69% of students without homework on both standardized tests and grades.

Pro: Research by the City University of New York stated that students who engage in self-regulatory processes such as homework develop goal-setting, time management, and focus skills that lead to higher achievement.

This infographic is brought to you by Playground Equipment Commercial Playgrounds .

Edited by: Ben Thompson

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Are Students in the United States Getting Too Much Homework?

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How much homework is too much? Both the National Education Association and the National PTA support the standard of ten minutes of homework per grade level and ensuring that there is a general limit to how much time students spend studying after school.