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The document argues that the DepEd Memorandum 392 from 2010, which suspended homework during weekends for public elementary school students, should be expanded to all students in the Philippine education system. It claims that with 10 hours of school each day, students have enough time to complete their work in class. Too much homework can negatively impact students' physical and mental health by causing sleep issues and stress. Limiting and eliminating weekend homework would help students balance their academic and personal lives while still allowing teachers to assess learning. The no-homework policy promotes equality in education and allows youth to enjoy personal time outside of academics.

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No Assignment Policy

The document argues that the DepEd Memorandum 392 from 2010, which suspended homework during weekends for public elementary school students, should be expanded to all students in the Philippine education system. It claims that with 10 hours of school each day, students have enough time to complete their work in class. Too much homework can negatively impact students' physical and mental health by causing sleep issues and stress. Limiting and eliminating weekend homework would help students balance their academic and personal lives while still allowing teachers to assess learning. The no-homework policy promotes equality in education and allows youth to enjoy personal time outside of academics.

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PILED HOMEWORKS:

The Undervalued
Burden Students Carry

Jesus Good Shepherd School


Palico II, City of Imus 4103 Cavite

In Fulfillment of the Group Essay Activity Given,


Containing All Types of Claims with an
Education-Related Topic

By Group 2 of 10-Borello:
Mabulac, Mary Samantha A.
Mabulac, Mary Sophia A.
Trayvilla, Coleen Faith N.
Sagmit, Dianne Nicole A.
Argao, Janna Louisse D.
Dacillo, Alexandra Nuriel B.
Ampo, Jannah Fhel D.
Landicho, Ma. Kim Ruzzelle C.
Reyes, Franz Raphael P.
Pacursa, Melissa Jane B.

November 2022
2nd Quarter
Miss Bellarmine Jade L. Remulla

Released on September 16, 2010, the DepEd Memorandum 392, Series of 2010 highlights the
suspension of homework during the weekends. This aims to lessen the stress on the students
associated with the idea of doing a lot of homework. However, this memorandum only includes
public elementary school pupils. Looking at the majority of students now, isn’t it time to
implement this policy for other students as well? The no-homework policy should be widespread
for all students in the Philippine education system.
As a rule, the Department of Education (DepEd) stated that it supported the proposed "no
homework policy" and claimed that it would aid students in striking a balance between their
personal and academic development. Students in the Philippines typically attend 10 hours of
class per day. That is enough time to complete schoolwork and group activities. Almost all
students usually rely on apps such as Brainly, Mathway, and Symbolab to complete a task. As a
result, it is preferable to conduct activities in school to assess a student's ability. Generally, the
no-homework policy would allow students to better find a balance between academic progress
and personal improvement. It develops and maintains proper study habits, self-discipline as well
as time-management skills. It has also been proven that while children are consecutively trying
to finish their homework until late at night, it can even possibly lead to sleep disorders and
unhealthy stress.

With this, the order ought to limit the giving of assignments. Students should be provided a life
apart from books and discussions. Avoiding assignments on weekends is a must to avoid stress
and disorientation. Teachers must limit homework and eliminate it during weekends to ensure
the healthy personal and intellectual growth of students. In turn, it must be ensured that students
would be given enough time to finish their tasks in school. In this way, teachers would still be
able to assess the student's learning capacity, while at the same time providing multiple benefits
for the students.

It is better to implement this memorandum in private schools and higher levels as well, not just
the public school elementary kids. Homework is a part of our lives as students. It is given that in
order to succeed, we need to have proper education, but it is also unethical to give too many
tasks to students for each subject per day. Assignments can help students to manage their time
well, however, it is wrong that some students don’t have much time for themselves. Homework
has its uses, however, how can young individuals enjoy their personal time if they are given a lot
of tasks and responsibilities? Not all of the students have the luxury to just focus on their
academic performance since they have their own lives to live, chores that need to be done, and
non-academic problems that they need to face.

As all the above points have demonstrated, we argue that all students should be included in this
memorandum, because after all, equality should especially be promoted in the educational aspect
of every youth’s life. The world is already problematic on its own, just because students are
‘only’ studying, doesn’t mean their problems are ridiculous “compared to the real world out
there”. We are all learning and we are all having a hard time. Students do not need homework in
order for them to learn, the process of gaining knowledge continues even without this.

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