In July, China introduced the "double reduction（双减）" policy. The policy calls for reducing homework and after-school classes. One month has passed since the new semester began. How do students feel this new policy?
"Our homework is clearly less than before, " said 13-year-old Shen Yuzhe from Beijing. "We are not allowed to buy more workbooks take many examinations any more, and the exercises are mostly from the textbook. "
According to Shen, teachers now teach at a much slower pace（节奏）. Students have enough time to process new knowledge. "Our teachers are also giving us more chances and time learn from real life and find the secret to learning by ourselves, " said Shen. "For example, we went to research earthworms（蚯蚓） in a field during a biology class. This is better way to learn things by just hitting the books. " Hitting the books means you are studying hard, which used to be a popular way to get good grades.
Shen also pointed out burden is lighted, self-discipline（自律） becomes the key. "Some students now spend more time having fun when homework is finished early. But if you use all the free time to relax, you may fall behind other students, " he said.
