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Top 20 Reasons Why Homework Is Important

The document discusses the benefits of homework for students' academic success and development. It outlines 20 reasons why homework is important, including reinforcing learning, developing time management skills, encouraging responsibility, and improving performance on exams. While homework can be challenging, it provides important benefits to students when used effectively.

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Top 20 Reasons Why Homework Is Important

The document discusses the benefits of homework for students' academic success and development. It outlines 20 reasons why homework is important, including reinforcing learning, developing time management skills, encouraging responsibility, and improving performance on exams. While homework can be challenging, it provides important benefits to students when used effectively.

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Homework is a crucial part of education and is often seen as a necessary evil by students.

However,
it serves a greater purpose than just giving students something to do outside of class. In fact,
homework has been proven to have numerous benefits for students and their academic success. Here
are the top 20 reasons why homework is important:

1. Reinforces learning: Homework allows students to practice and apply what they have
learned in class, reinforcing their understanding of the material.
2. Develops time management skills:By completing homework assignments on time, students
learn to manage their time effectively, a crucial skill for success in the future.
3. Encourages responsibility: Homework teaches students to take responsibility for their own
learning and to complete tasks independently.
4. Prepares for exams: Homework assignments often mirror exam questions, helping students
to prepare and perform better on exams.
5. Improves organization skills:By keeping track of homework assignments and due dates,
students learn to be more organized and develop important life skills.
6. Builds self-discipline: Completing homework requires self-discipline and helps students
develop this important trait.
7. Allows for individualized learning: Homework can be tailored to individual students' needs,
providing extra practice in areas where they may be struggling.
8. Encourages critical thinking: Homework assignments often require students to think
critically and problem solve, developing their analytical skills.
9. Prepares for college: College courses often have a heavy workload and require students to
complete assignments outside of class, making homework a valuable preparation for higher
education.
10. Strengthens study habits: By consistently completing homework assignments, students
develop good study habits that will benefit them in all areas of their education.
11. Provides feedback: Homework allows teachers to provide feedback to students on their
progress, helping them to identify areas for improvement.
12. Encourages parental involvement: Homework can involve parents in their child's
education, providing opportunities for them to be more involved and supportive.
13. Prepares for the workforce: Completing homework teaches students important skills such
as time management, responsibility, and self-discipline that are essential for success in the
workforce.
14. Increases retention: By practicing and reviewing material through homework, students are
more likely to retain the information for longer periods of time.
15. Allows for creativity: Some homework assignments, such as projects and essays, allow
students to express their creativity and develop their own ideas.
16. Prepares for real-world tasks: Many homework assignments involve tasks that students will
encounter in the real world, such as budgeting and time management.
17. Encourages collaboration: Group homework assignments encourage students to work
together and develop teamwork skills.
18. Prepares for standardized tests: Homework can help students prepare for standardized tests
by providing practice questions and review materials.
19. Improves academic performance: Studies have shown that students who consistently
complete homework assignments have higher academic achievement.
20. Prepares for lifelong learning: Completing homework teaches students the importance of
continuous learning and prepares them for a lifetime of education.

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These can be as simple as organizing the class library. Also, just because it doesn't work for some
students, you can't apply that argument to the whole population. However, there's room for
improvement in balancing perspectives and providing more depth to certain points. They serve as a
means to improve students’ knowledge and academic performance. While too much homework can
lead to overwhelming stress, there are many reasons why take-home assignments are vital to a child’s
educational development. Frist of all, a parent IS a teacher--their child's first teacher before they ever
set foot in a formal school setting. By continuing, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. There are
simply too many opportunities for strife and too few for positive ends. When my eldest
granddaughter was in third grade, she battled her mother (my other daughter) over the same thing. It
showed that by having homework, the kids were less likely to misbehave. It also brings to mind this
one shirt that was out there when I was in the fifth grade, that said that homework caused brain
damage. More is required for a student to have a happy childhood and grow peacefully. I respect
your right to your opinion, and I'm pleased you actually enjoyed the article, but in the end, I'm afraid
we'll remain unable to convince each other of our respective opinions. I reserve that right, and
continue to disagree vehemently with your statements. Some have even lost sleep due to the anxiety
that comes with having too much work to do. 3. Impact Social Skills In addition to taking away from
family time, it also reduces the opportunity for kids to develop life skills. Despite the importance of
homework, many teachers still need to be trained to give meaningful assignments to their students.
This method has been successful, as my students scored four times the district average, and earned
over a million dollars in scholarships. He and his colleagues have found that teachers typically give
take-home assignments that are unhelpful busy work. When it comes to building self-esteem, it is
important to teach students how to set goals and work toward them. Here are some other reasons
why you should do your assignments. Asking them to sit (and often do battle) with the kids to get
the homework done is an added stress they do not need. The perfect fabric for a graphic tee and the
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Browse our articles by topics such as pregnancy, babies, kids, teens, and more. The eighth argument
against assigning homework is this. 18. Wastage of Time The reason why homework should be
banned is that it is a waste of time. You should also set aside a specific amount of time each day for
homework. 17. Students Turn To Copying Homework Students often turn to copying the homework
of their classmates when they are short on time. Homework Allows Parents To Spend More Time
with Their Children 14. Finding a good balance that lets students learn and grow without
overwhelming them is really important. In turn, homework can help the student get a better, more
focused educational plan. As far as majority being right, no, it is not always right, and I admit my
majority is but within this venue, and I've undertaken no formal survey.but I could so arrange.
Nevertheless, great presentation of your points and I admire you for sharing this. By this interaction,
students analyze their work and understand the portion of them that are facing issues. Table of
Contents Toggle 15 Benefits Of Homework For Students 1. Much appreciated. MjFan4Eva1170 on
February 01, 2012: I am 14 and home-schooled, and I agree with everything on your article. From
time-management skills to teamwork, this out-of-class activity affects human development and helps
to master important soft skills. You can add to the activity by asking them to come up with a positive
trait that they admire in a friend. My point is that teaching methods keep changing, and we parents
and grandparents, many years since out of school, have not had a reason (not being teachers
ourselves) to keep abreast of the latest educational fads and theories. Also, just because it doesn't
work for some students, you can't apply that argument to the whole population. Thanks to this
teacher, I failed to master any of it, and to this day, I struggle with math. This number will change to
high when they are not in school. Often, parents are too busy with their jobs to spend time with their
children. If they learn to manage time effectively, they have much time to develop new skills.
Sometimes, students will be motivated through homework that they put in their time and effort to get
the best results in academics. 15. Help make good use of time Students learn to be good with their
time because they have to finish their homework in a certain amount of time after school. It
effectively presents arguments for and against homework, highlighting the strain on students' time
and well-being. Thirdly, doing homework will prepare students for the big end tests. When kids are
overloaded with homework, they can’t spend time with friends or participate in sports and outdoor
activities. Great job, voted up useful, awesome, and interesting. There has been quite a bit of
negative talk, since the turn of the century. This can lead to a decrease in grades for the student.
Youngsters nowadays are not lacking the abilities necessary to effectively manage their time. In turn,
homework can help the student get a better, more attentive educational plan. 20. Homework gives
students more time to learn Students, teachers, schools, and parents benefit from regular homework
communication. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. A reading assignment can
be done in class--it need not be sent home. I just flatly refused - no child should ever have to be in a
position that is uncomfortable for them. Homework helps students to review lessons taught in class
and study them on their own. The essay experts are here to write everything you need. It is a
misconception based on anecdotal feedback and not supported by empirical evidence. Classwork,
attitude, attention and participation in addition to those aforementioned test scores should be more
than sufficient to assess progress. Ensure a balanced discussion of both perspectives on homework.
Perfect for placing on your laptop, notebook or almost anywhere your imagination leads.
It allows for the efficient interaction of students with their teachers. Satisfaction Value of Skills for
Current Job Satisfaction With Skills Learned in B-School. It links into how we transfer information
from short term to long term memory - you need to secure knowledge after the lesson, before your
following week's lesson Still, a well written hub and very interesting. Her orders were that I do at
least one page of homework for every one of my subjects before she came home. Helps students
prepare for the real world Homework isn’t always the most fun thing to do, but it can actually be a
positive force in a kid’s life. I believe they are now written for a reading level somewhere between
5th and 8th grade. Students who regularly do their homework perform better in school than those
who bunk classes. Regardless, parents care about their children’s education and want to see them
succeed. Post all homework assignments and projects on a wall calendar or the refrigerator, as I did
for easy viewing. Best wishes. Jason B Truth from United States of America on July 20, 2019: Liz
Elias. This is a way to understand not only which subjects they enjoy or hate, but also which ones
they flourish in. Some educators believe that it is an integral part of schooling. Some say it is a
necessary tool for educating children, while others argue it is a waste of time. By completing
assignments on time, you can learn how to meet deadlines and follow through on commitments.
Parents see it as a burden but the purpose of this is to let parents know what is being taught to their
kids, and what their children are learning. By clicking “Check Writers’ Offers”, you agree to our
terms of service and privacy policy. Homework helps students know about things better and gives
them more chances when they start their careers. 17. Homework Gets Parents Involved If the
environment is fit, homework can be a form for parents to get curious about the lives of their
children. Typically, the child will arrive home, have a snack, possibly a short play break, and then be
sat down to do their homework. It is this type of homework task that may be more open-ended and
creative, where students can express their individual learning style preferences. This is because they
will not have to worry about the assignments anymore and they can focus on other things. 12.
Homework Helps Students Develop Analytical Skills When students are given homework
assignments that require them to analyze information, it helps to develop their analytical skills. They
serve as a means to improve students’ knowledge and academic performance. But it is vital to note
that homework has become very debated. Some time back, I came across several articles by Alfie
Kohn and got very confused about this whole rewards thingie. Teaching Methods Keep Changing
Additionally, many parents have no idea of today's teaching methods. Accordingly, it is difficult to
figure out when to end it. But normal, regular homework should have only a positive impact on the
pupil in the long term. Liz Elias (author) from Oakley, CA on March 16, 2012: Hello
freemarketingnow, Thanks for stopping by. While I can see your perspective on grades and it makes
a ton of sense, it is hard for me to actually be that cool about it, simply because I am where I am
because of the grades, degrees etc I had written a guest post a while ago that may provide some
background here —. Perhaps you can print out the article, along with the comments, and you can
show your science teacher that many adults are in agreement with you. Students in traditional public
school go to school from 830am - 230pm.
These factors (socialize, reading, playing, etc.) are a big part of the development of a child. Pupils
learn to manage their time better, organize their projects better, reread all the class material, learn to
find information from other sources, and even learn how to work independently. I believe this is not
the case, in fact, I resent it. Here are some reasons why homework is good for students’ brains: 1. But
if they use the same time to study, that might benefit them for the long run. Being able to
consistently submit the work on time and do a great job at it immediately raises the self-esteem of
students. Go have fun! References A study by renowned Stanford University shows many pitfalls to
the overemphasis on homework. I've been teaching for 17 years and I've definitely seen a change in
homework. Thanks for the additional comment and point of reference. You might want to look up
the type of problem you describe here: Thank you for stopping by. It helps you learn and retain
information, develop good study habits, prepare for tests, improve your grades, and teach
responsibility and self-discipline. Why? Because she had already sat still all day long in class. Also
read: 20 reasons why homework should be banned 3. MjFan4Eva1997 on February 01, 2012: Thanks
for your quick return. I know what you mean when it comes to studies being contradictory and the
results depending upon the funding source. This article in Time online explores both sides, with one
conclusion being that 'correlation is not the same as causation.' Khan Academy is one source for
online, independent learning outside of regular school. Failure to give young pupils time for
socialization can have dramatic consequences over time, despite the general pros of homework. Not
only can this help students get better grades, but it can also improve their emotional and physical
well-being. This method has been successful, as my students scored four times the district average,
and earned over a million dollars in scholarships. For these reasons, we believe that homework should
be banned. But if you want to be a successful student and do your homework in time, never put off
till tomorrow what you can do today. But today I witnessed it and to be honest I wish I never did
beause it broke my heart. Homework assignments help students improve their test scores in school
which is necessary for higher education such as admission at a good university or an interview at a
good company. Individuality and creative thinking are actively discouraged (those darned tests,
again). There are more than 100 reasons why homework should be banned but the above listed are
the most common ones. If for any reason you don't, let us know and we’ll make things right. What is
its disadvantages and advantages to our students. Talk honestly (but politely) to your teachers, the
principal, your counselor and your parents. Over the 5 years of secondary school, those who do not
complete their homework miss out on an entire year's worth of education. So, believing that he
understands, sees no need to ask for clarification.

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