Over the last century, the amount of time that children spend on homework has greatly increased. Girls tend
to spend more time on mathematics homework than boys.
Girls are more likely to successfully manage both their tasks and emotions around schoolwork and were more likely to finish homework.
So why do girls seem to respond more positively to homework?
One possible answer proposed by Eunson Hong of the University of Nevada in 2011 is that teachers tend to rate girls’ habits and attitudes towards work more favourably than boys.
How do you spend your holidays? Working hard on homework, or filling your time with fun? We’re asking because a head teacher has said that school holidays shouldn’t be spent studying. Dr Tim Hands, from Winchester College, thinks you should do different things that you might not have time to do when you’re at school. However, he still thinks it’s a good idea to keep reading and practising music if you play an instrument.
Newsround have reported an investigation, from young kids about homework and how it affects their holidays, their comments on how homework is a problem for all ages, are below.
Aimee-Rose – At the Easter holidays, I got 24 tests in preparation for my SATS. I think this is outrageous
because holidays are meant to be fun for you to spend time with your family.
Juliette, London – I find that teachers are missing the point on holidays. We have holidays to have a break
from school and relax, but giving homework just breaks the point of having holiday.
Oscar, 10 – I think holiday homework should be banned because the holidays should be a fun to meet with
your family, friends and people you haven’t met in a while – not time to be stuck indoors for 2-3 hours doing
homework.
By Carmen Y8
Boston High School
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This is interesting as my son does get a fair amount of homework at primary.