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This article provided a study but didn't give us details to the study including statistics. They told us that they tested stress on lab rats but didn't say the specific breed or how many. The researchers didn't give us the timing or how they selected rats for their testing. They also didn't provide the numbers or how stress relates to homework. However, they did link the specific data to the article, but I'm evaluating this article not the other on.

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One error in our survey and question is that no one times when they are doing homework so this is an estimate. This being an estimate and not a real fact allows this data to not be as reliable. One positive note is we used random selection by narrowing down the group and used just the 10th grade at the Clinton School. Using random selection allows us to target a specific group and obtain specific data.

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The Stanford University could have been more specific to the group they focused on and if it was random selection. They did a good job for being specific with the results and could have told us what year they are in. The researchers could have told us where the people are coming from and their background or additional factors that can add to their stress levels. This means that they can be stressed out by homework and this can just add onto the stress.

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There is a study that researchers at the University of Berkeley found in lab rats. They tested the stem cells and discovered that “brief stressful events caused the stem cells in their brains to proliferate into new nerve cells” This told them that stress allows an increase in mental performance. Stress can allow students to thrive and understand how to be efficient. This can help students not procrastinate and teach them to use their time wisely.

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33 percent of students who filled out a survey that attend Stanford feel that homework stress is a good presser. This allows the students to have a motivator and allows their brain performance to be better. Some of the students even felt that homework wasn't a stressor.

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https://news.stanford.edu/2014/03/10/too-much-homework-031014/#:~:text=Their%20study%20found%20that%20too%20much%20homework%20is%20associated%20with%3A&text=Greater%20stress%3A%2056%20percent%20of,good%20grades%20in%20that%20category.

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Stanford research shows pitfalls of homework

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A Stanford researcher found that students in high-achieving communities who spend too much time on homework experience more stress, physical health problems, a lack of balance and even alienation from society.

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https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-stress-you-didnt-know-about

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We often hear how stress can wreak havoc on the body. It can cause insomnia and weight gain and increase your blood pressure. But despite the physical effects, many of us live, breathe, and eat stress - not by choice, of course. Stress is sometimes like a black cloud we can't escape. Even when we think the skies are sunny, stress rears its ugly head, snapping us back to reality.

As a long-time anxiety suffer, I have a love-hate relationship with stress. This might sound strange. But although stress takes my mind on an irrational rollercoaster from time to time, it's ironic that I feel the most energetic and prolific when under pressure.

Don't misunderstand me. I would love to wake up in the morning to roses and sunshine without a single stressor in the world, but we all know that's not going to happen. So rather than nurture the elusive dream of a stress-free existence, I see the glass half full, and you should, too. Because whether you realize it or not, the stress might make you a smarter, healthier, and a stronger person.

Some people think any type of stress is bad, but this isn't the case. In truth, all stress is not created equal. Obviously, when you're overwhelmed and under pressure it's hard to see the silver lining. And if someone told you stress is beneficial to your health, you might laugh them off or suggest they have their head examined. But there's validity in this statement.

This doesn't mean you should make your life as complicated and stressful as possible. The saying " stress kills " couldn't be a truer statement. When chronic stress - which is the bad type - dominates your thoughts day in and day out, it does a number on your body, causing anxiety, tiredness, high blood pressure, depression, etc.

But although you should do whatever it takes to avoid this type of relentless mental abuse, you should welcome moderate doses of stress with open arms. Humans have a flight-or-fight response, which is an inborn physiological reaction that occurs when they're under attack. Your body is wired to handle everyday, normal stressors, and when your natural defenses kick in, your well-being improves. So, before you coin stress as the "bad guy," consider some of these surprising health benefits.

Unless you're at an amusement park and about to experience the ride of your life, you might not enjoy that panicky feeling in the pit of your stomach. On the other hand, if this feeling occurs in response to moderate stress levels, the upside is that the pressure and nervousness you feel can potentially boost your brain's performance. This is because moderate stress strengthens the connection between neurons in your brain, improving memory and attention span, and helping you become more productive.

In one study, researchers at the University of Berkeley found that in lab rats "brief stressful events caused the stem cells in their brains to proliferate into new nerve cells" resulting in increased mental performance after two weeks.

Better brain performance likely explains why many people, including myself, work better when under stress. For example, I've had clients throw me last-minute assignments with tight deadlines. After accepting the work, sometimes I panic because I bit off more than I can chew. But in every situation, I've gotten through the assignment and have received positive feedback, even though I didn't have as much time as I would have liked.

If you doubt the health benefits of stress on your brain, do a self-evaluation of your performance on days when you're experiencing a higher amount of stress at work. You may discover that you're more focused and productive than on low-stress days.

The fight-or-flight response you feel when stressed is designed to protect you, whether it's from injury or another perceived threat. What's interesting about low doses of the stress hormone is that it also helps protect from infections. Moderate stress stimulates the production of a chemical called interleukins and gives the immune system a quick boost to protect against illnesses - unlike its evil twin, chronic stress, which lowers immunity and increases inflammation.

So, the next time you experience a shock to the system and your stress level elevates, remember this benefit. If a virus or cold spreads around your school or office, the "good" stress in your life might be the only drug you need to stay healthy.

I hate everything about stress. I hate the way it makes me feel, and I hate how stressful situations consume my mind - even if it's only for a few hours. On the flip-side, stress has helped me become a stronger person over the years.

There's no denying how going through a tough situation builds resiliency. When you experience something for the first time, you might think it's the worst situation and crumble because you don't know how to cope. But as you confront different situations and overcome various problems, you train yourself to deal with similar incidents in the future.

Don't just believe me. Think about a tough situation you've dealt with in the past. How did you handle the stress when it first happened? Now, fast-forward to the present. Have you dealt with a similar situation recently? If so, did you handle the problem differently the second time around? In all likelihood, you did. Since you knew what to expect and you understood the possible outcomes, you probably felt a greater sense of control. And because of this, you didn't give up or crack under pressure. This is how stress made you stronger.

Maybe you've heard or read stories of women who dealt with severe depression and anxiety during their pregnancies and gave birth prematurely or had babies with low birth weights. It's true that elevated stress levels can have a negative impact on both mom and baby. As such, most expecting mothers do everything humanly possible to stay healthy and minimize stress and anxiety while pregnant.

Although chronic stress can negatively affect pregnancy, the good news is that moderate levels of normal stress during pregnancy won't harm a baby. A 2006 Johns Hopkins study followed 137 women from mid-pregnancy to their children's second birthdays. The study found that babies born to women who experienced mild to moderate stress during pregnancy had more advanced early developmental skills by the age of 2 than babies born to unstressed mothers.

Of course, this study doesn't suggest giving stress the red-carpet treatment while pregnant. But if you deal with periodic everyday stresses, don't panic. It may actually help your baby's development.

Until now, you may have wanted to bottle up all stress and toss it into a fiery pit. Now that you're aware of the surprising health benefits of stress, remember that it can be a friend you didn't know you wanted. The key is identifying good stress from bad stress. As long as it's not chronic, stress can be a positive addition to your life.

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4 Benefits of Stress You Didn't Know About

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We often hear how stress can wreak havoc on the body. It can cause insomnia and weight gain and increase your blood pressure. But despite the physical effects, many of us live, breathe, and eat stress - not by choice, of course. Stress is sometimes like a black cloud we can't escape.

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Our survey tells us how the students at The Clinton School feel about their homework and how this connects to their stress levels. We are using the statistics from the data in order to get an understanding of how students are feeling.

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When collecting the data from the 10th graders from The Clinton School we saw that generally the students occasionally feel overwhelmed by homework. The data we received also told us that 17.2 percent of the students that took the survey spent over 130 minutes on homework. These students are stressed out due to the time spent on homework.

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https://prhsowl.com/1304/news/homework-the-cause-of-sleep-deprivation-or-is-it-more-than-that/

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A typical day at Park Ridge High School consists of sitting in various classrooms from 7:45 to 2:44. However, school carries on much longer than those designated times.

Students are constantly preoccupied with homework after school, and, to delve into just how much work students have, I interviewed Sandra Ortega, Alex Uva, Isabella Wise, Susie Rubenstein, and Josh Zdanowicz about the after-school obligations that consume their time, like homework.

All students stated that they feel like they have too much homework, taking an average of 3-4 hours to complete"

All students stated that they feel like they have too much homework, taking an average of 3-4 hours to complete. Sandra said that the bulk of her homework comes from her Calculus, Anatomy and French classes. Considering all of those classes are Honors courses, it is reasonable that the homework requirement would be considerable. Additionally, AP classes often prove to be even harder, considering they are similar to college level classes. Alex's AP English and AP European History homework takes him the longest, along with Susie's AP Psychology class. Even without the added expectations of Honors and AP courses, students are still preoccupied with other time-consuming activities.

Along with homework, students juggle additional obligations after school, including sports and clubs. Izzy told me that she is "a dancer and an assistant dance teacher" so she "is always at the studio for an hour, then [goes] home to eat dinner, then [goes] back to dance for another 3 hours." Her long day of dance finally finishes around 10:30 when she gets home and starts her homework. Josh is one of the many students who participate in school sports. He stated that, "during cross country season, it was impossible to get homework done." When he got home from practice, all he wanted to do was go to bed, unmotivated to do any work. However, sometimes obligations do not always revolve around sports. Everyday after school, Sandra has to pick up her younger sister and her friends from school and she has work occasionally, which tends to eat up her time. Sports, homework, family, and work responsibilities tend to pile up on students.

Similar to the data provided by the Nationwide Children's hospital, the majority of Park Ridge High School receive between six and eight hours of sleep."

As a result of staying up late to complete their daily tasks, students lose precious hours of sleep. According to the Nationwide Children's Hospital, teenagers need between nine and nine and a half hours of sleep. However, teenagers only get an average of 7 hours. Investigating further in this statistic, I reached out to a random sample of students and recorded their average hours of sleep over a few days. Similar to the data provided by the Nationwide Children's hospital, the majority of Park Ridge High School receive between six and eight hours of sleep.

Being sleep deprived can lead to feeling incredibly irritable and tired the next day. Additionally, if a lack of sleep continues, it can affect one's overall health, making them susceptible to serious medical conditions like obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Sleep is one of the most important things for developing teens. So, how could this conflict be resolved?

I asked the students what they think should be done to change the issue of having too much responsibilities. A few weeks ago, myself and a few of my classmates had to take four tests in one day, resulting in us staying up late in order to study. Sandra, one of my classmates who had to take those four tests, wished that, "teachers [would] coordinate better with each other when they are giving large assignments or tests. The lack of this can cause scheduling issues." One of those four tests was taken in Mr. Wilson's Anatomy Honors class, so I spoke to him about the issue. He stated that "kids need to be their own advocates." If they notice that a bunch of assignments or tests are racking up on their schedules, they need to reach out to their teachers and let them know of their other obligations. If they fail to do so, then it is no longer the teacher's fault, but that of the student. Izzy came up with the suggestion that homework being optional if you understand what is going on in a class. However, she argued that "if you are struggling with the material, it should be mandatory." These alternatives might possibly be able to solve some of the problems with homework.

Kids need to be their own advocates."

- Mr. Wilson, Science Teacher

On the other hand, the problem does not solely sit in the issue of homework. Mr. Wilson argued that "time management comes into play," since students, "wait until the last second to complete things, instead of doing it in small increments over a longer time." Additionally, "kids feel like they have to join all the clubs and sports." He stated that there are just too many things going on and so many plates to juggle, eventually something is going to drop. To help solve the overall problem of not only having too much homework, but also the time that sports and clubs consume, Mr. Wilson thinks that having a block schedule can alleviate some of the conflict. Whether the issue is homework or sports, students and teachers both agree that there is a problem. Time management is a large factor that impacts students sleeping time and performance in school. Solutions like homework being more optional, teachers coordinating the scheduling of projects and tests, students advocating for themselves, and block scheduling can all be effective.

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Homework: The Cause of Sleep Deprivation? Or is it More Than That?

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A typical day at Park Ridge High School consists of sitting in various classrooms from 7:45 to 2:44. However, school carries on much longer than those designated times. Students are constantly preoccupied with homework after school, and, to delve into just how much work students have, I interviewed Sandra Ortega, Alex Uva, Isabella Wise, Susie...

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Students spend three times longer on homework than average, survey reveals

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As ‘finals week’ rapidly approaches, students not only devote effort to attaining their desired exam scores but make a last attempt to keep or change the grade they have for semester one by making up homework assignments. High schoolers reported doing an average of 2.7 hours of homework per weeknigh…

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The recommended hours of sleep for teens is 8 or more hours. This generation, teens tend to get 7 or fewer hours of sleep doing homework. Teens have a busy schedule, work, house jobs, as well as dreadful homework. Having to complete this all makes teenagers very stressed, furthermore tired. The average amount of time spent is about 3 to 4 hours a night. Usually, assignments go past dinner for most, which is around 6-7 pm. Due to this, teenagers are losing precious hours of sleep.

In a Stanford research project, it stated that 2 hours of homework a night may be counterproductive to teenagers, sophomores along with juniors and seniors.

The Student Life In America survey stated that "over 50% of students reported feeling stressed, 25% reported that homework was their biggest source of stress, and on average teens are spending one-third of their study time feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck."

Having too much homework can cause sleep deprivation. When teenagers spend their own quality time at night doing tasks for school, they tend to fall asleep in class. Having sleep deprivation can cause multiple health problems such as mood changes, memory issues, weakened immunity, weight gain along with others. These are all factors of sleep deprivation.

Having multiple assignments can alter teenagers mentally. It can cause stress, anxiety, as well as much more. Therefore not being mentally healthy enough to deal with the rest of the homework teachers give students.

According to a survey by the health line, they state, "When it came to stress, more than 70% of students said they were often or always stressed over schoolwork, with 56% listing homework as a primary stressor. Less than 1% of the students said homework was not a stressor."

Sophomore Haley Monson stated, "I tend to stay up till 10 to 11 pm doing homework. Although I take online classes. It causes me to be tired in the morning and has me trying to stay awake while doing homework the next day." This shows that all teacher's, even online teachers, give out too much homework.

What other obstacles get in the way of getting homework done early? Well, teenagers have house chores or are working. If the teachers give all students only an hour of homework, there would be one hour of homework for each class the students are taking.

"Trying to get homework done right away is hard. We all have responsibilities like taking your dog on walks and house chores. When I have the chance to complete my homework it is already around 7 pm," said Alexis Farmer, a former 8th grader at Bennion Junior High.

Overall, too much homework causes sleep deprivation as well as health issues. Too much homework causes stress making the student want to give up. This brings on concerns like dropping out of school including giving up on caring about their grades.

We have countless ways to help prevent these health issues. First, the teachers can hand out a certain amount that will not overtake students' nights. The students can also set a set schedule on what time to start homework along with finishing the homework. We can always find a solution to fixing problems, even big ones like this.

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How much homework is considered too much?

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The recommended hours of sleep for teens is 8 or more hours. This generation, teens tend to get 7 or fewer hours of sleep doing homework. Teens have a busy schedule, work, house jobs, as well as dreadful homework. Having to complete this all makes teenagers very stressed, furthermore tired.

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Our topic is the time spent on homework and how this can lead to different stress levels. My group decided to focus on the 10th graders in our school. We decided to make a survey that asked if the students feel overwhelmed by the time spent on their homework as well as how many minutes they spend on their homework. What interested me in this topic was how I can relate to spending hours on my homework. I hope to learn new statistics about the time spent on completing homework and how other students feel about their homework. In order to get the best information, I'm going to research how much time students spend on homework and how this relates to being overworked and leading to stress. I will make sure to use reliable sources and read multiple articles to make sure it teaches me new information.