100% found this document useful (1 vote)
70 views6 pages

Homework or Not

The document discusses the ongoing debate around the effectiveness and necessity of homework. While proponents argue it helps develop important skills and allows parental involvement, others believe it causes stress and overload for students. Studies have shown no significant impact of homework on elementary achievement and too much can negatively impact well-being. Whether homework is necessary depends on individual student needs.

Uploaded by

cfgckgv8
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
100% found this document useful (1 vote)
70 views6 pages

Homework or Not

The document discusses the ongoing debate around the effectiveness and necessity of homework. While proponents argue it helps develop important skills and allows parental involvement, others believe it causes stress and overload for students. Studies have shown no significant impact of homework on elementary achievement and too much can negatively impact well-being. Whether homework is necessary depends on individual student needs.

Uploaded by

cfgckgv8
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 6

Homework has been a part of the education system for decades.

It is often seen as a way for students


to practice and reinforce what they have learned in class. However, in recent years, there has been a
growing debate on the effectiveness and necessity of homework. Is it really beneficial for students or
is it just causing unnecessary stress and burden?

For students, homework can be a daunting task. After spending hours in school, the last thing they
want to do is sit down and do more work. They may also have extracurricular activities, family
responsibilities, and other commitments that make it difficult to find time for homework. This can
lead to students feeling overwhelmed and burnt out.

Moreover, not all students have the same learning style. Some may thrive in a traditional classroom
setting, while others may struggle with independent learning. For the latter, homework can be a
major source of frustration and can even discourage them from learning.

On the other hand, proponents of homework argue that it helps students develop important skills
such as time management, responsibility, and self-discipline. It also allows for parents to be involved
in their child's education and monitor their progress.

However, the effectiveness of homework has been called into question. Studies have shown that
there is no significant correlation between homework and academic achievement in elementary
school. In fact, too much homework can have a negative impact on students' well-being, causing
stress, sleep deprivation, and even health problems.

So, what is the solution? Is homework necessary or not? It ultimately depends on the individual
student and their needs. However, for those who find homework to be a burden, there is an
alternative - ⇒ StudyHub.vip ⇔.

⇒ StudyHub.vip ⇔ is a professional writing service that offers assistance with all types of
homework assignments. Whether it's a math problem, an essay, or a research paper, their team of
expert writers can provide high-quality, custom-written solutions to help students succeed
academically.

By ordering on ⇒ StudyHub.vip ⇔, students can save time and reduce stress, allowing them to
focus on other important aspects of their lives. They can also learn from the well-written and well-
researched assignments provided by the writers, improving their own academic skills.

In conclusion, while homework may have its benefits, it is not necessary for every student. If you
find yourself struggling with homework, don't hesitate to seek help from ⇒ StudyHub.vip ⇔. Let
them take the burden off your shoulders and help you achieve academic success.
About 5 or 6 months after I originally wrote this post, I made the decision that public school wasn’t
the best choice for our family and that I would try homeschooling. Even though he had money on his
lunch card, he was confused as to how to make the transaction. There are several actions that could
trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed
data. He's not unintelligent, he understands it, he's even been tested and found to have an above
average ability to learn. This puts the entire necessity of daily homework assignment in question.
Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the
bottom of this page. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even at school she is on her phone. Procrastination
is one of the most common bad homework habits. I want to let them go to that guitar lesson or help
cook supper and help clear the table afterwards. By completing the assignments scheduled for the
day, homework ensures that whatever has been taught in school has been understood well by the
child and revised properly. Help your kids discover what new ideas, concepts or skills they can
master. Some even have two or more events a day, whether it’s sports, theater, after- school
programs, or anything else they are involved in. How do we accomplish this with such limited,
precious time. They need the space and time to be curious, engage in other interests and to just play,
since that is the true work of childhood. Opinion Why I Think Euthanasia Isn’t Humane Opinion Top
5 NBA players of all time, My opinions, and yours. The Pros and Cons: Should Students Have
Homework? 2022-10-25. By continuing, we’ll assume you agree with our Cookies policy. The
student lies on the ground, breathlessly watching in fear as waves swallow him, pulling him to the
bottom of the sea. I think we can all agree that in a class of 20 students, the percentage of
information retention per student depends on many factors, such as focus, attention span, time of the
day, nutrition, interest, accountability. etc. In this case, homework plays a role in adding extra
practice at a more convenient time and space to regain missed information. This category only
includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. She creates
high-quality content that captivates the readers’ attention and ensures you get the best grade in your
research papers and essays. Having daily homework time will prevent procrastination and ensure that
your child is on track to finish his work on time. I need to draw a line at 3:00 to preserve what’s good
from 8:30 to 3:00 or it’ll all soon be lost. Alfie Kohn, an education and parenting expert, said, “Kids
should have a chance to just be kids and do things they enjoy, particularly after spending six hours a
day in school. These students were from 10 of California’s most high performing schools in upper-
middle-class communities. Many of them confirmed facing sleep deprivation due to excessive
homework. Homework allows your kid to peruse the details around it and fully understand it.
Whether it’s a daily maths sheet or a term science project, let your child do the work. But opting out
of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. The reason for homework is to
practice the content, NOT to learn the content.
Parents say that children sleep badly, and often get sick due to the pressure connected with classes at
school, and homework at home. IT WAS HOMEWORK!!!! Now I realise students shouldn't have
homework because you already worked hard at school Photo by smbuckley23 5. Procrastination is
one of the most common bad homework habits. This can be especially helpful when your child is
working on subjects or tasks that he struggles with. Homework could even cause opposite effects if
misunderstood, especially since the reliance is placed on the student and their parents — one of the
major reasons as to why homework is bad. However, we also recognize and respect that kids need
the chance to just be kids. Cancel reply This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. How do we
accomplish this with such limited, precious time. However, recent studies have shown that there
might be another side to this arrangement that few people are aware of. The action you just
performed triggered the security solution. When it comes to an especially hard assignment, your
child may not be able to focus on it for very long without becoming discouraged. Some days I feel so
stressed over homework I can’t focus and don’t get enough sleep. Share Copy Download 1 324 No
Description View Outline MORE DECKS TO EXPLORE PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. They can
return to our website and order the items you selected. Man is fascinated by being confronted with a
mystery and is not entirely happy until he has unraveled it, that is why the riddles. By continuing to
use this website, you agree to their use. The traditional theory argues that homework offers students
additional time to practice and reinforce the skills presented in class. Some argue that the amount of
homework given to students can be overwhelming and can lead to stress and burnout. However,
theory and reality are two different worlds, particularly with math homework at the elementary level.
He's never done drugs, never drank alcohol, and never started smoking cigarettes. Additionally,
homework can help to develop time management and organizational skills, as students must prioritize
their responsibilities and manage their time effectively in order to complete their assignments. This
seems to be the question of the week, with the UAE axing homework from all state schools and
some private entities following their example. FOR Example, One day I got home from school and I
had so much homework to do,I couldn't play four square with any of my friends who wanted to play
with me. Some are signing online petitions asking should homework be banned, while many of them
are taking homework help for their children in order to reduce the burden. However, it will certainly
benefit the students if efforts are made to find alternative methods of ensuring enhanced student
involvement in the curriculum, instead of just burdening them with homework. This could make you
question why kids should not have homework at all. For example, in St Michael's Grammar School,
instead of homework kids should play with their parents an intellectual game like Scrabble, and
show photographs as proof for teacher. It is an unavoidable aspect of every student’s life. Doing once
could make him realise how easy it is and resort to it more often. Alfie Kohn, an education and
parenting expert, said, “Kids should have a chance to just be kids and do things they enjoy,
particularly after spending six hours a day in school.
To work toward true mastery, the application of skills IS important. The traditional theory argues that
homework offers students additional time to practice and reinforce the skills presented in class.
Instead, he sat quietly and ate his handful of grapes that I had packed for him intended for his
morning snack. These are skills that are required later in life to be able to solve real-life problems.
Homework helps make concepts more clear, and gives students more opportunities when 2. It can
reinforce learning and offer practice to students. It also reflects a student’s ability to apply classroom
knowledge outside of the school. Many students lose the will to perform in school activities and may
even lose interest to pursue higher studies. Rather than being presented as an opportunity to learn
better and deeper, homework begins to feel like an unnecessary task to be completed no matter what.
Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the
bottom of this page. Here are six of the best homework habits you can help your child establish. And
boy, just typing that sentence breaks my heart. Homework Reduces Screen Time Many students in
North America spend far too many hours watching TV. At the same time, in countries that happen to
provide Americans with the academic performance standards they strive for achieving - Japan and
Taiwan - these figures are 1% and 5% accordingly. Van Voorhis (2010) shows how parental
involvement can lead to identifying specific subject or learning needs, but most importantly it leads
to better academic performance. Additionally, homework can help to develop time management and
organizational skills, as students must prioritize their responsibilities and manage their time
effectively in order to complete their assignments. Tech Support:Many tech tools are tailor-made for
the forgetter. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. This builds up stress in your
child’s mind, after having spent a substantial part of the day at school, listening to different lectures
one after another. I have swim team four times a week for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. My 7-year-
old child is allowed one snack at a specific time before his 11:30 lunch. I love snowstorms and
homemade macaroni and cheese. However, it is important for students young and old to challenge
themselves and work through frustration. You will end up frustrated, angry, and exhausted, and your
child will have found yet another way to push your buttons. She creates high-quality content that
captivates the readers’ attention and ensures you get the best grade in your research papers and
essays. Several educational institutions are considering why kids shouldn’t have homework at all.
However, note that it can sometimes be too overwhelming for students. I want to let them go to that
guitar lesson or help cook supper and help clear the table afterwards. The action you just performed
triggered the security solution. Forms will be shared to help students prepare for conferences, and
various modifications to their format will be discussed.
Please stand behind what you say by including your name. She cited the physical damage that can
come from the elevated stress levels. This seems to be the question of the week, with the UAE axing
homework from all state schools and some private entities following their example. People Education
Icon Concept Isolated Premium Vector. If they start to get behind, or need to catch up, or just want
to get ahead, they will simply take the work home. In front of the bridge is a large man carrying an
axe. According to the study’s findings, students spending too much time on homework are bound to
experience health problems, stress, alienation from society, and a general lack of balance. It’s also
your chance to see what your child is learning and make sure he has the tools he needs to succeed.
Maybe he is simply putting the work off because he doesn’t like or understand the subject. Most
teachers are overloaded with preparing exam papers, checking journals, wrapping up the syllabus and
so on. It’s important for your children to make mistakes and for teachers to see where they’re really
at. Another reason students shouldn't have homework is because you don't get time to play with your
friends. At the same time, in countries that happen to provide Americans with the academic
performance standards they strive for achieving - Japan and Taiwan - these figures are 1% and 5%
accordingly. Here are a few easy ways to keep him moving on a tricky question or assignment. They
are done at 3:00. DONE. These are little kids. By working on assignments on their own, students are
forced to think for themselves and find creative solutions to problems. This can be especially
beneficial for students who struggle in a traditional classroom setting, as it allows them to work at
their own pace and seek help when needed. Cartoon cute little boy in red shirt Siting on the desk.
Some parents may be tempted to rush over the moment they see their child is getting frustrated.
These are skills that are required later in life to be able to solve real-life problems. I’m a pretty
compliant, play-by-the-rules type of person. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic
functionalities and security features of the website. It also provides students with the opportunity to
practice at what it takes to be successful in school. I think we can all agree that in a class of 20
students, the percentage of information retention per student depends on many factors, such as
focus, attention span, time of the day, nutrition, interest, accountability. etc. In this case, homework
plays a role in adding extra practice at a more convenient time and space to regain missed
information. However, note that it can sometimes be too overwhelming for students. Teachers
understand that not everyone has a good home life so they are likely to make arrangements that
allow you to get work done at school. In these five short hours, I want to see them play, exercise
their bodies and souls. The same can also be said of children from more affluent families. A study
done by Harris Cooper, PhD in Duke University shows little to no dependence between homework
and long-term achievements in elementary schools. Doing your child’s homework or helping her too
much will only hurt her learning in the long run. It’s making them hate school more than they already
do.
What I don’t want is the pressure of school hanging over their young minds into the afternoon and
evening hours. Young students’ organisms are totally unadapted to such a workload. Share this: Click
to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new
window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new
window) Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in
new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Like this: Like Loading. This category only
includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Many of them
confirmed facing sleep deprivation due to excessive homework. Fortunately, they are still at an age
that they are willing to accept this. Forms will be shared to help students prepare for conferences,
and various modifications to their format will be discussed. If your child stays focused and sticks
with her homework, give her a break to cool off and relax. While one child's parents or tutors help
him with tasks, another has to solve it himself. Re-visiting that same struggle a day or two later,
when reviewing homework, is dramatically less effective. Ideally, it’s somewhere that you can keep
an eye on them and answer any questions they might have. When I’ve been there on warm days, I’ve
developed migraines from being inside the building because there is no place for the air to escape and
the classroom temperatures reach an illegally high temperature far greater than that which it is outside
on its hottest days. How long does it take to fill the water-cask with the three taps together.
Assigning homework has been a hotly debated topic in recent years, and for good reason. We'll
assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. However, this does not always work and
students are often left overburdened. Parents can help children with the homework and also revise
the concepts taught at school for reinforcement. Some are hoping for more quality family time, while
others are dreading an increase in screen time. It also includes the best expat schools in Cairo, Egypt
and Manila, Philippines. He has to choose between three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the
second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven't eaten in 3 years.
On the pro-homework side, proponents argue that homework serves several important purposes. It
also reflects a student’s ability to apply classroom knowledge outside of the school. It doesn’t a child
to have a real balance between school life and leisure. If we want to raise mentally healthy,
productive citizens, we can no longer allow whatever isn’t completed by 3:00 to bleed into the rest
of the day. I want them to freely talk about their hopes and dreams with me without a schedule
looming over and tell me what they are thinking. These are skills that are required later in life to be
able to solve real-life problems. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Please
include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the
bottom of this page. However, some kids were bringing home in excess of five hours’ worth of
homework. Read on to find out in detail why there should be no homework.

You might also like