Elementary school students should not be assigned homework, a pair of academic researchers say. Here's why.
As kids return to school, debate is heating up once again over how they should spend their time after they leave the classroom for the day
Although many people think of homework as doing more harm than good by causing copious amounts of unnecessary stress to everyone, others believe that it has great advantages for children by encouraging them to think more independently outside the classroom.
Many in the education field today are looking for evidence to support the case for homework, but are coming up empty handed.
Has your child shed tears over the amount of homework he has? Has he stayed up until 10 p.m. working on assignments? Have you sacrificed your weekends for homework?
Your first grader is in the middle of a tea party with six of her stuffed animals. It seems to be going well, despite a recent argument between the stuffed giraffe and his zebra stepbrother. You are enjoying eavesdropping on the dialogue as you clean up the dinner dishes, but it’s time for homework. You dutifully get your child set up at her study spot and redirect her attention to a worksheet of math facts. “I hate homework!” she wails, after an hour of struggle and avoidance. Exhausted and frustrated, you are inclined to agree with her.
Parents from around the country sound off on whether their kids are getting too much or not enough homework, or if the homework just amounts to busy work.
And, believe me, I really do understand the value of homework. As a math teacher, I firmly believe students need to practice on their own, and homework is a great way for them to see if they can solve problems on their own without the teacher’s help.
Say what's on your mind. Display your opinion about whether homework should be banned. Review what others think about the importance of homework.
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