How To Make Homework Less Work

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Schools today assign 50% more homework than when your parents were students. Make your workload lighter with these simple tricks.
Added December 10, 2007

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Homework
Well-lit work space
Your favorite tunes

Step 1.
Pick spot

Pick a spot where you can do your homework every day. Clear it of any potential distractions.
If possible, do your homework in natural daylight. Research shows that people who studied near a sunny window had grades about 25% higher than those who didn’t.
Step 2.
Listen to music

Listen to music. Studies have found that, for some people, playing their favorite tunes helps them get through homework faster by acting as “white noise” that drowns out distractions.
Turn off your cell phone. You can hear all about what happened to your friend’s ex-girlfriend at the amusement park after you finish your homework.
Step 3.
Take notes

Take notes while reading. Writing down key points can improve your recall.
Step 4.
Snack

Snack on carbs, like pretzels and popcorn, while you do your homework. They boost serotonin—a brain chemical that makes you calmer and helps you focus.
Step 5.
Chew gum

If you don’t feel like snacking, chew gum—it activates certain chemicals in the brain that help improve short- and long-term memory.
Choose mint gum—research shows minty scents help you stay alert.
Step 6.
Take breaks

Take breaks! Keep the oxygen flowing to your brain and avoid eyestrain by getting up every half hour and moving around for at least five minutes.
Now back to work.
In education-obsessed South Korea, it’s common for students to study 18 hours a day.

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wow that stinks for the people in korea

Reply about 1 year ago by jh2008

great tips, thanks!

Reply about 1 year ago by pogochamp113

a bit too humorous for those of us who already find doing homework a joke.:(

Reply about 1 year ago by lissa

hmm, it doesnt work for me... : / i havent finished my homework yet... : ( hope everything will go well with me... god bless me!!!!

Reply 10 months ago by tegannie

oh thanks for the info

Reply 11 months ago by snesattack

lol, kill me!

Reply 9 months ago by micheal

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You tried to be funny but over did it. Smoke a bowl and hen do your homework while listening to some Pink Floyd. They forgot to add that tip in there.

Reply 7 months ago by brockfilms

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Pick spot

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Listen to music

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Take notes

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Snack

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Chew gum

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Step 1.
Pick spot

Step 2.
Listen to music

Step 3.
Take notes

Step 4.
Snack

Step 5.
Chew gum

Step 6.
Take breaks