Elementary School Home Study: About 36% Struggle with Independent Learning; 'Lack of Motivation' and 'Lack of Ideas' Top the List

Survey on the Reality of Independent and Home Study for Children

Developing study habits is crucial for building a foundation for academic success. Parents and children often struggle with 'independent study' homework assigned by schools, such as not knowing what to do or failing to maintain consistency. This survey, conducted in collaboration with the home study material provider 'Monthly Poppy,' targeted 69 parents of elementary school students to understand the reality of home study.

47.8% Study Every Day When asked about the frequency of home study, 47.8% of respondents answered 'every day.' Combined with those who study 'several times a week' (34.8%), 82.6% of children engage in home study multiple times a week. Conversely, about 20% of households report little to no home study.

Most Study Sessions Last 30 Minutes to 1 Hour Regarding the duration of each study session, 53.6% reported '30 minutes to less than 1 hour,' followed by 'less than 30 minutes' at 39.3%. Over 90% of children finish their home study within an hour.

91.1% Focus on School Homework When asked about the content of home study, 91.1% cited 'school homework,' followed by 'commercial workbooks' (42.9%) and 'independent study notebooks' (26.8%).

35.7% Report Struggles with Independent Study 35.7% of parents stated their children have difficulties with independent study. The top complaints were 'lack of motivation' (25.0%) and 'cannot think of topics' (20.0%).

71.4% Practice 'Living Room Study' 71.4% of families practice 'living room study.' The primary reasons include 'parental supervision' (67.5%) and 'ability to answer questions immediately' (47.5%).

Strategies for Concentration To help children concentrate, 32.1% of parents 'study together' with their children, while 30.4% 'keep smartphones and TVs away.'