Mar 19, 2008
Effects on student behavior
The general opinion on homework is that it allows students to develop beneficial qualities that will aid them in the future. Such characteristics include time management, improved concentration, study skills, and working independently. These characteristics are especially stressed when arguing for the benefits of homework in younger grades, as the academic benefits of homework are less prominent in these grades. Some argue that the nature of homework actually turns children away from learning because they percieve it as painful and repetitive, while others feel that homework is necessary in order to prepare younger students for the stresses of high school.
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Did you finally decide to argue in favor of homework? You've listed valid arguments for both sides.
If you're arguing for it then you are definitely on the right track. Homework can build subject skills, study skills, and character skills.
If you're arguing against it keep in mind how teachers assign homework without teaching the material in class. If students with busy schedules miss out on a homework assignment they may not get the full knowledge of a subject.
I hope that last bit made sense.
yeah, I think I'm gonna stick to the pro-homework arguement. I'm not particularly proud of myself for this, but it's too much effort to change now.
P.S. Skylar thinks you smell like pineapples
You might have to make that effort to change your argument if you keep changing your mind!
Interesting, that homework is not as beneficial in younger grades. How does that reflect upon the way younger children learn, as opposed to teens and adults? Are you looking at learning patterns in general, as well as homework?
I hope you have enough information to back up your arguments-
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