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Homework has been a hotly debated topic for many years.

Some argue that it is necessary for


academic success, while others believe it is a burden on students and their families. The truth is, there
are valid arguments on both sides of the debate. Let's take a closer look at the pros and cons of
homework and how it can affect students.

The Case for Homework


Proponents of homework argue that it is an essential part of the learning process. It allows students
to practice and reinforce what they have learned in class. It also helps to develop time management
and organizational skills, which are important for success in the real world. Homework also provides
an opportunity for students to work independently and take responsibility for their own learning.

The Case Against Homework


On the other hand, opponents of homework believe that it can be detrimental to a student's well-
being. Too much homework can lead to stress, anxiety, and burnout. It can also take away from
valuable family time and extracurricular activities. Some argue that homework is not an accurate
measure of a student's understanding and can unfairly penalize those who may not have the
resources or support at home to complete it.

So, Is Homework Good or Bad?


The answer is not a simple yes or no. Homework can be beneficial if it is used in moderation and
with purpose. It should not be overwhelming or cause undue stress on students. It is important for
teachers to assign homework that is meaningful and relevant to what is being taught in class. Parents
also play a crucial role in supporting their child's homework by providing a quiet and organized space
for them to work.

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It makes it easy to change out and keeps the calendar protected too. I remember the Mom-Tot classes
as a great social outlet and loved the interpersonal aspect of the Play Doh table in particular. Some
schools and some countries don’t bother with homework at all, and their results do not seem to
suffer from it. Even though there are findings to suggest many harmful effects of homework it still
can not be concluded with certainty if homework is harmful. Math is a real part of our everyday life,
and lots of transactions throughout the day and on weekends involve math. First and foremost, I
can't evaluate homework as part of my student assessment. Perhaps it is an optional incentive or
perhaps it disappears forever. Happiness is a state, be open to it and it will come. This significant
time commitment leaves little room for other activities, hobbies, or relaxation. Opponents of
homework say that too much may be harmful for students as it can increase stress reduce leisure and
sleep time and lead to cheating. Read the full article about the debate over homework by Chelsea
Waite at Christensen Institute. Why should school have the authority to stick its fucking fingers in
my lives and other students. Homework is an assignment given by teachers to their students
completed after the regular class period. Some students have an advantage over others based on their
access to technology, internet connectivity, or educational support at home. Setting homework
extends study beyond school hours, allowing a wider and deeper education. Students may become
irritable, withdrawn, or unavailable due to the demands of their workload, leading to feelings of
isolation and loneliness. I spend HOURS a day trying to complete a simple math problem because
my brain was fried at school. So 20-minutes for a second grader is where you'd start. As a result few
students are at their best when they sit down in the evening to yet more work. The lower her WM,
the more she will struggle to recall all those words. And homework is one of the most common
causes of family arguments. Homework ends up being done in a hurry, by students fighting fatigue,
and poor quality work is produced. This lack of belief in the effectiveness of homework raises
questions about its value and purpose. No it is not good for a child as it leads to coping and negative
attitude in them it ruins the child’s life. Understanding these various circumstances, however, is only
half the battle. But, like I said before, three in five parents are satisfied and there's one in each
direction - too much homework or too little. Internet Brings More Harm Than Good Is Modern
Technology Good or Bad. Most of the students are weak and are not that capable enough to get high
grades. During the 1960s, homework fell out of favor because many though it inflicted too much
stress on kids. The feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to cope with the demands of homework
can lead some students to contemplate self-harm or suicide.
As they say, in third grade you learn to read, and in fourth grade you read to learn. Homework gives
students the opportunity to practice skills learned in class and a valid attempt. Controversial Topics
The more controversial a theme is, the more interesting the discussion turns out to be. The parents
don't necessarily see it until they see their child work on homework. Brenda Johnson on Same-Sex
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on The Legal Age Should Be Lowered to 16. Stacy Hicks Homeschooling Homeschooling Alexis
Mariana Contreras Falcones How to be a good student How to be a good student Irene Napitupulu
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Interaction Parent Teacher Interaction LearnX365 When Children Fail in School: What Teachers and
Parents Need to Know About Le. It can also disrupt students' sleep patterns, leading to fatigue and
reduced academic performance. Recent American surveys found that most students in the USA spent
no more than an hour a night on homework. This lack of balance can hinder a student's overall
development and well-being. Personalized attention and targeted interventions can address areas of
weakness and promote growth. As much as I try to be objective, I am going to be honest here and
admit that these points come more easily to me. To finish, the traditional extra worksheet with useful
expressions to give opinion. Additionally, homework can contribute to a lack of balance in students'
lives, leaving them with little time for relaxation, hobbies, and socializing. Homework is like a
dementor, sucking tha happiness out of life. Kids love to measure stuff, and fractions can be so
naturally and easily introduced by measuring and cooking together. If we had a struggle or an issue
that I would like the parents to know about or discuss with the child, I will write a quick sentence
about the issue and they are to initial that they saw and discussed it with their child. Is Homework
Harmful Or Helpful Argument Essay - Is Homework Harmful. This can mean working class children
end up with worse grades and more punishments for undone or badly done homework. If there’s
confusion on a topic, homework provides students with an opportunity to attempt to work through
and learn the material on their own before taking their issues to the teacher during school hours. It is
a debate topic between students and their parents often being on opposite sides. The pressure to
complete assignments within tight deadlines can be overwhelming, causing anxiety and burnout.
Debating on whether homework is harmful or helpful will always end up as a personal perspective.
So, the “kids arent even given a hint of homework” is kinda false. But the vast majority of educators
have got it right. Even a famous Author named Justin Coulson does want homework to be banned. I
dont want to spend the little time I have with my busy parents and busier siblings alone doing friggin
spanish or something. This can mean working class children end up with worse grades and more
punishments for undone or badly done homework. Rather than using the color system for daily
behavior, we were focusing on the whole brain super improvers method of positive reinforcement.
Also, there is evidence, did you know that an estimated of 17 percent of kids don’t do their
homework. For me, it makes the time and energy I put into preparing the homework activities feel
like a huge waste.
The heavy workload also puts young graduates off becoming teachers, and so reduces the talent pool
from which schools can recruit. I think this homework choice board would work well in a first-grade
classroom. Perhaps more legitimately is the importance of early reading. At the end of the day, I
show the child the folder and what I wrote. That probably means teachers are doing their job
properly. Unfortunately, my school says homework has to be sent home and it has to be the same
across the grade level, so I have very little control over it. Most of the students are weak and are not
that capable enough to get high grades. The focus on rote memorization and repetitive tasks leaves
little room for exploration, innovation, and independent thought. According to a study by Stanford
University, 56 percent of students considered homework a primary source of stress. I responded that
although my grandson has no official homework, he is expected to make up missed work if he has
been out of school for any reason, illness or vacation. Homework disadvantages those from low-
income areas. So 20-minutes for a second grader is where you'd start. Too much homework can result
in lack of sleep, headaches, exhaustion and weight loss. It can help us get a job or get closer to our
dreamed partner, but it can also cause us great frustrations, insecurity and even generate various
disorders. Free-time plays a major role in fostering creativity and emotional development factors as
important to long-term success as education itself. Another thing thats bad about homework is it can
make a child hate learning because its boring to do so much of it. After years of bad homework
experiences, it is no wonder that many children come to dislike education and switch off, or drop out
too early. I made some great forever friends at the Play Doh table also. The result is that few students
are are ready for homework when they sit down in the evening to. Some activities have a written
response while others are verbal activities students can do on the drive home, in the shower, or with a
favorite stuffed animal. The Use of Modified Jigsaw Strategy to Improve the Students' Reading
Comprehe. By 6th graders were required to have at least 30 minutes of homework each night, so I
was kind of stuck. Knowing what we know about brains and minds, how can we reconsider this
argument. Homework helps both students and teachers know whether or not the student has
successfully learned what was taught in school. In short, the answer is complex as there’s no right or
wrong answer to this question. The public school district that I retired from seems to be headed in
that direction. Everyone needs to develop skills in personal organisation, working to deadlines, being
able to research, etc. The following statistics shed light on the ineffectiveness of homework as a
learning tool. Factors such as quality teaching, student engagement, and individualized instruction
have been found to be more influential in determining academic success. It is not hard but it is very
time consuming and I barely spend time with anymore.
I am happy to celebrate with my students who DO accomplish this, and there's no pressure on the
families who, for whatever reason, do not participate. Below we have summarised some of the key
arguments against homework in schools. Too much homework causes kids to be stuck at home and
have no outside life. Students favoring one side of the topic will sit on one side of the room. If
anything, countries with more homework got worse results. Therefore, it’s unrealistic to expect these
young children to complete homework assignment on their own. Factors such as quality teaching,
student engagement, and individualized instruction have been found to be more influential in
determining academic success. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. Even more,
parents of our students can have strong feelings on homework and fall into those two camps as well.
Here are some statistics that highlight the impact of homework on student stress levels. For me, it
makes the time and energy I put into preparing the homework activities feel like a huge waste.
Additionally, excessive homework can disrupt students' sleep patterns, leading to fatigue and
reduced academic performance. While performing at such an event, students learn to think
spontaneously and defend their points of view politely. In school everyone is equal, but at home
some people have advantages because of their family background. This time allows quieter students
an opportunity to be introduced to the concept of public speaking with confidence and teachers
should consider rotating students to allow everyone a chance to experience every position. And
homework is one of the most common causes of family arguments. Many students who are given a
lot of assignments suffer from health problems such as stress emotional exhaustion and stomach
problems. Yes its definitely helpful. Homework is very unfair because economically disadvantaged
students cant study at home with the same conditions and support as the wealthier children.
Although a relatively low WM typically makes learning very difficult, a well-structured assignment
might ease some of those difficulties. More recently, as everything about education and teachers is
being scrutinized, homework has come into question again. Reply Delete Replies Reply lisateachr
December 11, 2017 at 7:54 PM Wow. Students may experience anxiety, depression, and burnout as a
result of excessive homework. In school everyone is equal, but at home some people have advantages
because of their family background. Free-time plays a major role in fostering creativity and emotional
development factors as important to long-term success as education itself. Schools are All Boys, or
All Girls schools for all grades up until College. B) if the student cannot do the homework, they
would ask thier parents for help, therefore makeing the homework usless for the fact that the parent
did the homework. Some activities have a written response while others are verbal activities students
can do on the drive home, in the shower, or with a favorite stuffed animal. The action you just
performed triggered the security solution. Homework has done nothing good for me except for
putting pressure on me and when I don’t do it, my grades go down even when I do well in class it’s
just the homework that hurts kid’s grades for no reason. Not only do students deserve to have a
break, but they also deserve to have time for themselves to indulge in extracurricular activities like,
sports, music, and swimming, etc.

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