Psychology surrounding the educational process in the United States suggests that perhaps American students are overworked. Our students are tested more than their peers around the globe, yet perform lower in many subjects. Could too much homework be adding unnecessary stress as well?
Yes, say a small but extremely vocal minority. Parents, psychologists, and mental health experts are growing concerned by the amount of homework that Americans are receiving year after year – and the trend doesn’t appear to be slowing any time soon. While the National Education Association has recommended guidelines concerning homework, these are often exceeded. For instance, the guidelines by the NEA suggest that students should have no more than 10 minutes of homework per grade level. For example, a fifth grader should have a maximum of 50 minutes of homework per night while a freshman in high school should study no more than an hour and a half per evening.