POINT

Is homework essential to student learning?

YES

After a long day of school, the last thing a student wants to do is homework; however, despite how dreadful it is, it is very beneficial to complete.

Away from the distraction of friends and the school environment, students can focus on and review the instruction that was given in class.

Applying the concepts they learn to exercises can aid in making material more understandable and relatable.

Homework also allows students to assess their progress and decide on whether they need to ask the teacher for help before they take their quizzes or tests.

Having a block schedule often causes the students to forget what was taught. Assignments are a great way of refreshing the mind and allowing the alternating schedule system to function.

The main issue that typically arises with homework is when multiple teachers assign busy work at the same time.

However, if students are able to manage their time and complete the tasks then they will become more knowledgeable.

Even though homework is very time consuming, it has been proven to push students to retain information that will lead to brighter futures.