Q&A for How to Deal With Tons of Homework

A pile of homework can seem daunting, but it's doable with a plan. Make a list of everything you need to do and start working your way through it, starting with the most difficult assignments. Giving yourself breaks and other rewards will help you stay motivated along the way.

When studying for a test, it's best to start off a week or more before the test. Don't try to cram everything in at the last minute. Use repetition. On the first day of studying, simply take the time to reread your notes. Maybe even correct them. Day Two, highlight your notes. Highlight important information. Day Three, write down questions and answer them yourself. For the last few days before your test, answer your questions that you wrote down, memorize what you highlighted, and study your corrections.

It's recommended that you study in a secluded area, such as your room. Go to areas that have less traffic, and be sure to remove any potential distractions if possible (ex: electronic devices). Make sure to ask for privacy so that people won't disturb you. If you find yourself becoming distracted, remind yourself of the consequences of not finishing your work (ex: low grades, having to stay up, etc.). If it helps, you could ask someone to occasionally check on you and make sure that you're being productive.

Of course, as long as the music does not distract you. Some people find that listening to music actually helps them focus better.

You should try to get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep, so you should go to sleep early enough to get that amount. If you need to stay up late every once in a while, that is fine, but try not to stay up past 12am.

If possible, yes. Always try to find or create a "quiet" space. You can create your own quiet space in your bedroom by putting on soft background music (preferably without any lyrics), using a time-out app on your phone (or simply turning your phone off) putting a study sign on the door and keeping pets outside. Also if you have loud neighbors, close your window(s).

Yes, but it would be better if you finish it after school. You will have more time to complete your homework in after school. If you attempt to do it before school, then you might not finish it on time.

Find a quiet place with good lighting and few distractions. This can be a room in your house or even a library.

Try to give yourself a schedule, and tackle one assignment at a time. Also, remember to take short breaks, about 5 to 10 minutes every so often. This will allow your mind to refresh itself, and help it focus better.

If you listen to music with lyrics, you might get distracted. Try listening to classical or jazz music while you study. Both of these genres have been known to help people focus.

If the workload is really that intense, you may want to bring this up with your teachers - letting them know that this kind of pressure is hard to cope with. As for managing the work, use any extra time in your day to study - bus rides, lunch lines, even if it's just for a few minutes. Also, it may help to use a notebook, planner, or app to keep track of assignments, due dates, homework, etc.

Try waking up early the next day and finishing it before school. If you have class before your homework is due that's not too stringent, finish the homework during that class.

Makes sure you don't have extra tabs open. Also, consider having someone check on you from time to time to make sure that you are staying focused.

Take five to ten minute breaks to exercise to get your blood flowing and help your mind stay alert. Also, make sure that you energize with replenishing foods and drink lots of water. Music, if it does not distract you, may also help you stay awake.

Explain the situation to them. Tell them you have to do your homework online, and that that shouldn't count toward your internet time since you have no choice but to do it. Let them know how long your online homework takes you, so that period can be excluded from your 'internet time'.

Yes, because studying allows you to learn and retain information better than you would have otherwise.

Homework may be hard because a lesson might be difficult to understand. It will challenge your mind and cause you to think harder, which helps increase your intelligence and understanding of the subject. If you find that you're struggling, more research on the topic or asking your teacher and parents for help are good ideas.

Talk to him/her. Ask what you can do to be a better student. Make it clear that you want to learn.

Manage your time and make a timetable. If you still have trouble, talk to your teacher(s). They may be able to give you extra time on your assignments.

If you're that addicted to your phone, you might want to think about giving up technology for a while just to break the habit. If you don't want to do that, give your phone to someone else (a parent, friend, roommate, etc.), and tell them not to give it back to you until you can show them proof that your homework is finished.

Homework is to make sure you know the lessons, because there may not have time for quizzes in class. It can also help your work ethic for later in life when you go to college or get a job! If you are getting what you think is an unfair amount of homework, two or three hours for example, you may want to talk to your teacher or get tutoring. If other students are also complaining, it may just be a hard class. Still, talk to your teacher! They get paid to help you learn, and always want what's best!

You need to maximize your free time during the day and evening in order to get your homework done. Don't mess around during your study halls. Work hard instead. Do homework during lunch if you need to. Whatever remains, get it done when you get home at night.

Make sure you work in a distraction-free environment. If your house is too noisy, go to the library or put in earbuds/earplugs. Put computers, phones, etc. in another room unless you absolutely need them for homework. Let everyone in your house know that you're studying and ask them not to bother you unless absolutely necessary.

Finish the homework first that is due the soonest. If you know you won't get everything done, try to finish the homework for your weakest subjects first.

Tell them that you really need to study, and that if you don't take the time you have now you will fail, but this is if a grown-up is bothering you. If say a sibling or a little child is bothering you, tell your guardians to make sure they leave you alone at this time, because you really need to get your homework and studying done. It might be hard, so you can also just put on good headphones that block out outside noise and tell your parents that you are going to be working on your school work.

You can ask them if they can take you to a nearby library for a couple of hours so that you can finish your homework. Or if the library or another quiet place is nearby you could go for a walk there or ride a bike.

Start it as soon as you get home. This way you have all evening to do it (though it probably won't take that long). Work for 45 minutes or so at a time, then take a 5-10 minute break. Repeat as needed.

Unplug your computer, or go work at a friend's house or outside. You could also ask a parent to turn on parental controls and block YouTube so you can still use your computer for homework but you'll be unable to access the site.

Tell the teacher you don't understand the guide and you need help or further instructions. If you can't get in touch with the teacher, ask a parent, or contact another student from your class and see if they can help you.

Bring it with you and work on it anytime you have some free time, like when you're just hanging out in your hotel room between activities.