Do students need homework?

The benefits of homework has been debated by teachers and parents for years as the very word evokes very negative connotations to every involved, students, parents and teachers. Although ... If a child does poorly on an assignment then they will learn what is necessary to do well on the next test without being punished. read more

By Alfie Kohn. Closely related to the [mostly false] notion that more time yields more learning is the belief, widely held by both parents and teachers, that homework is useful because it affords an opportunity for students to practice the skills they’ve been taught. read more

Students need homework and it should involve writing and learning. It is a major trend now to not give homework or give"fun & interesting" homework to students so that they remain interested in studies . this can't be. read more

Many students have academic strengths and weaknesses. For instance, some excel at math and science but struggle with reading, writing and languages. For others, writing comes easily but math proves difficult. Completing homework assignments in all areas of academics helps students work on subjects and skills needing improvement. read more