There's a lot of debate right now about the issue of homework, and whether or not it is beneficial to students at all. Studies show that there is no correlation between homework and academic achievement for gradeschool students, little to none for middle school students, and some correlation for highschool students(although the two might not actually effect eachother).
Some think that homework should be abolished completely.
What are your thoughts?
2006-10-12 06:54:09 · 3 answers · asked by Telltale Muffin 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Teresa- Thanks you for your opinion. However, here's something else to keep you thinking.
Most parents surveyed about the amount of homework given in the US have said that they think the homework load seems just about right.
Many of those who said otherwise think that there is too little homework given.
Also, is it possible that repetition can be done during class time, and studying can be assigned rather than homework?
Keep the comments coming.
2006-10-12 07:03:40 · update #1
Just_ine_- Another intriguing opinion. However, is the goal of homework merely to keep kids busy? If that's the case, it sould even be an arguement for the other side of this debate.
2006-10-12 07:05:20 · update #2
just_ine_- VERY good point! Here's something else that you've already hit on. Some kids are, as your son is, priveledged enough to have a strong family and a parent or two to keep them on task. These kids have dinner table discussions,etc., which allow them to expand their knowledge.
However, what about the underpriveledged students who don't have these opportunities?
2006-10-12 07:11:38 · update #3
azu612- That's an interesting perspective, and it certainly contrasts what the others have said. Would you like to expand on your point a bit? Why do you think the way you do?
2006-10-18 06:20:28 · update #4
i think homework should stay b4 everybody attacks me with saying stuff like shut-up we don't want homework the most in elementary should be 5-10 min. of homework middle school 20-25 min high school 30-35min college 50-60 min that's just my opinion though
2006-10-17 11:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by zazu612 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not, it keeps the kids out of trouble!!! It's at least an hour or more where they can't get into trouble.
All these over scheduled kids are being denied a proper childhood and desperate for an escape! Usually over scheduled kids turn out to be the first to experiment with drugs and sex!
Keep those kids' noses in their books and they'll stay out of trouble!!!
Not to mention that if a child's PARENT is doing THEIR job properly, homework sets up a forum at home to discuss and realize new ideas and concepts that aren't realized in a classroom situation.
When my son was in elementary and middle school I would supervise his homework tasks and we would discuss concepts that the teacher may have been trying to get across or that my son wouldn't have thought of on his own. Still today, although my son is now a senior High school student, we still discuss concepts brought back from school. This helps to expand his view of the world around him and keeps his conceptual thinking alert and imagination active!
2006-10-12 14:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where these crazy studies are coming from, but imho homework is essential to the learning process. Ideas are introduced during the school day, but true mastery only comes from repitition and practicing of the new idea. I've spent 20 years as a para in many districts. The kids that "get it" are the ones that do the homework. Even kids that focus consistently in class, often fails tests or other assessments. Having only seen the material, those students do not have it ingrained into their brain.
Parents want it gone, so they don't have to deal with it and they can continually overload the rest of the child's day with activities!
2006-10-12 14:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋