This study explores the impact of homework on students' academic performanceand their perceptions of homework. A quantitative research design was adopted to analyzedata collected from two high schools in Vietnam by employing a homework tracking sheetand test records. Additionally, a survey in the form of a questionnaire was conducted toinvestigate students' perceptions of homework's influence on their academic outcomes.Participants include forty-three 12th graders from a mainstream school and thirty-three 12thgraders from a gifted school. The test records reveal that homework poses little impact onstudents' academic achievements and that homework poses different impacts on students’achievements on various types of tests. The survey, however, indicates that students from bothschools generally perceived homework as beneficial to their academic performance. Thefindings highlight the importance of thoughtful homework design, suggesting several keyconsiderations to help students develop the skills and confidence needed for academic success.This study explores the impact of homework on students' academic performanceand their perceptions of homework. A quantitative research design was adopted to analyzedata collected from two high schools in Vietnam by employing a homework tracking sheetand test records. Additionally, a survey in the form of a questionnaire was conducted toinvestigate students' perceptions of homework's influence on their academic outcomes.Participants include forty-three 12th graders from a mainstream school and thirty-three 12thgraders from a gifted school. The test records reveal that homework poses little impact onstudents' academic achievements and that homework poses different impacts on students’achievements on various types of tests. The survey, however, indicates that students from bothschools generally perceived homework as beneficial to their academic performance. Thefindings highlight the importance of thoughtful homework design, suggesting several keyconsiderations to help students develop the skills and confidence needed for academic success.