Should Homework Be Reduced in Schools?

What is the main issue discussed in the text?

• Whether students should learn at home

• Whether homework should be reduced

• Whether teachers give too many exams

• Whether schools should increase class hours

• Whether students should study on weekends

Read the passage below and answer the question: Should Homework Be Reduced in Schools? There has been an ongoing debate about whether schools should reduce the amount of homework given to students. Many parents, teachers, and students have shared their opinions on this issue. On one hand, those who support reducing homework argue that students often feel stressed because they have too much to complete after school. They believe that children need more time to rest, play, and engage in hobbies that help their personal development. Supporters also say that too much homework can affect students’ mental health and reduce their motivation to learn. On the other hand, some people believe that homework is an important part of education. They argue that homework helps students practice what they learn in class and develop self-discipline. According to this group, reducing homework may cause students to lack responsibility and weaken their academic performance. In conclusion, the debate about whether homework should be reduced continues. While homework can help students improve academically, it is also important to consider their well-being. Schools may need to find a balance between academic demands and students’ personal lives.

• Students become more responsible

• Students get more motivation to study

• Homework improves academic performance

• Students need more time to rest and relax

• Homework helps discipline students

According to the text, too much homework may affect students'…

• physical health

• class attendance

• mental health

• reading skills

• hobbies negatively

What do people who support homework believe?

• It reduces stress

• It ruins students’ motivation

• It weakens responsibility

• It is essential for learning practice

• It shortens study time

What do opponents of reducing homework fear?

• Students may become irresponsible

• Students may lose their free time

• Students may become more stressed

• Students may improve academically

• Students may avoid school

What does the conclusion suggest?

• Schools should remove homework

• Homework is more important than health

• Both sides of the debate should be ignored

• Schools must choose one side

• Balance is needed between learning and well-being

The word “stress” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to…

• confidence

• pressure

• excitement

• comfort

• confusion

The purpose of the text is to…

• persuade readers to eliminate homework

• entertain readers about school life

• explain both sides of the homework debate

• give instructions about completing homework

• tell a story about a student’s experience

People who want homework to stay believe that reducing it may cause…

• lack of responsibility

• improved skills

• higher motivation

• more free time

• better discipline

Which statement is TRUE based on the text?

• All parents agree to eliminate homework

• Students feel no stress from homework

• Homework has no benefit in education

• Too much homework can lower motivation

• Everyone agrees that homework must increase