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Does Homework Really Help Students Learn?

A conversation with a Wheelock researcher, a BU student, and a fourth-grade teacher

“Quality homework is engaging and relevant to kids’ lives,” says Wheelock’s Janine Bempechat. “It gives them autonomy and engages them in the community and with their families. In some subjects, like math, worksheets can be very helpful. It has to do with the value of practicing over and over.” Photo by iStock/Glenn Cook Photography

Do your homework.

If only it were that simple.

Educators have debated the merits of homework since the late 19th century. In recent years, amid concerns of some parents and teachers that children are being stressed out by too much homework, things have only gotten more fraught.

“Homework is complicated,” says developmental psychologist Janine Bempechat, a Wheelock College of Education & Human Development clinical professor. The author of the essay “ The Case for (Quality) Homework—Why It Improves Learning and How Parents Can Help ” in the winter 2019 issue of Education Next , Bempechat has studied how the debate about homework is influencing teacher preparation, parent and student beliefs about learning, and school policies.

She worries especially about socioeconomically disadvantaged students from low-performing schools who, according to research by Bempechat and others, get little or no homework.

BU Today  sat down with Bempechat and Erin Bruce (Wheelock’17,’18), a new fourth-grade teacher at a suburban Boston school, and future teacher freshman Emma Ardizzone (Wheelock) to talk about what quality homework looks like, how it can help children learn, and how schools can equip teachers to design it, evaluate it, and facilitate parents’ role in it.

BU Today: Parents and educators who are against homework in elementary school say there is no research definitively linking it to academic performance for kids in the early grades. You’ve said that they’re missing the point.

Bempechat : I think teachers assign homework in elementary school as a way to help kids develop skills they’ll need when they’re older—to begin to instill a sense of responsibility and to learn planning and organizational skills. That’s what I think is the greatest value of homework—in cultivating beliefs about learning and skills associated with academic success. If we greatly reduce or eliminate homework in elementary school, we deprive kids and parents of opportunities to instill these important learning habits and skills.

We do know that beginning in late middle school, and continuing through high school, there is a strong and positive correlation between homework completion and academic success.

That’s what I think is the greatest value of homework—in cultivating beliefs about learning and skills associated with academic success.

You talk about the importance of quality homework. What is that?

Quality homework is engaging and relevant to kids’ lives. It gives them autonomy and engages them in the community and with their families. In some subjects, like math, worksheets can be very helpful. It has to do with the value of practicing over and over.

What are your concerns about homework and low-income children?

The argument that some people make—that homework “punishes the poor” because lower-income parents may not be as well-equipped as affluent parents to help their children with homework—is very troubling to me. There are no parents who don’t care about their children’s learning. Parents don’t actually have to help with homework completion in order for kids to do well. They can help in other ways—by helping children organize a study space, providing snacks, being there as a support, helping children work in groups with siblings or friends.

Isn’t the discussion about getting rid of homework happening mostly in affluent communities?

Yes, and the stories we hear of kids being stressed out from too much homework—four or five hours of homework a night—are real. That’s problematic for physical and mental health and overall well-being. But the research shows that higher-income students get a lot more homework than lower-income kids.

Teachers may not have as high expectations for lower-income children. Schools should bear responsibility for providing supports for kids to be able to get their homework done—after-school clubs, community support, peer group support. It does kids a disservice when our expectations are lower for them.

The conversation around homework is to some extent a social class and social justice issue. If we eliminate homework for all children because affluent children have too much, we’re really doing a disservice to low-income children. They need the challenge, and every student can rise to the challenge with enough supports in place.

What did you learn by studying how education schools are preparing future teachers to handle homework?

My colleague, Margarita Jimenez-Silva, at the University of California, Davis, School of Education, and I interviewed faculty members at education schools, as well as supervising teachers, to find out how students are being prepared. And it seemed that they weren’t. There didn’t seem to be any readings on the research, or conversations on what high-quality homework is and how to design it.

Erin, what kind of training did you get in handling homework?

Bruce : I had phenomenal professors at Wheelock, but homework just didn’t come up. I did lots of student teaching. I’ve been in classrooms where the teachers didn’t assign any homework, and I’ve been in rooms where they assigned hours of homework a night. But I never even considered homework as something that was my decision. I just thought it was something I’d pull out of a book and it’d be done.

I started giving homework on the first night of school this year. My first assignment was to go home and draw a picture of the room where you do your homework. I want to know if it’s at a table and if there are chairs around it and if mom’s cooking dinner while you’re doing homework.

The second night I asked them to talk to a grown-up about how are you going to be able to get your homework done during the week. The kids really enjoyed it. There’s a running joke that I’m teaching life skills.

Friday nights, I read all my kids’ responses to me on their homework from the week and it’s wonderful. They pour their hearts out. It’s like we’re having a conversation on my couch Friday night.

It matters to know that the teacher cares about you and that what you think matters to the teacher. Homework is a vehicle to connect home and school…for parents to know teachers are welcoming to them and their families.

Bempechat : I can’t imagine that most new teachers would have the intuition Erin had in designing homework the way she did.

Ardizzone : Conversations with kids about homework, feeling you’re being listened to—that’s such a big part of wanting to do homework….I grew up in Westchester County. It was a pretty demanding school district. My junior year English teacher—I loved her—she would give us feedback, have meetings with all of us. She’d say, “If you have any questions, if you have anything you want to talk about, you can talk to me, here are my office hours.” It felt like she actually cared.

Bempechat : It matters to know that the teacher cares about you and that what you think matters to the teacher. Homework is a vehicle to connect home and school…for parents to know teachers are welcoming to them and their families.

Ardizzone : But can’t it lead to parents being overbearing and too involved in their children’s lives as students?

Bempechat : There’s good help and there’s bad help. The bad help is what you’re describing—when parents hover inappropriately, when they micromanage, when they see their children confused and struggling and tell them what to do.

Good help is when parents recognize there’s a struggle going on and instead ask informative questions: “Where do you think you went wrong?” They give hints, or pointers, rather than saying, “You missed this,” or “You didn’t read that.”

Bruce : I hope something comes of this. I hope BU or Wheelock can think of some way to make this a more pressing issue. As a first-year teacher, it was not something I even thought about on the first day of school—until a kid raised his hand and said, “Do we have homework?” It would have been wonderful if I’d had a plan from day one.

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Insightful! The values about homework in elementary schools are well aligned with my intuition as a parent.

when i finish my work i do my homework and i sometimes forget what to do because i did not get enough sleep

same omg it does not help me it is stressful and if I have it in more than one class I hate it.

Same I think my parent wants to help me but, she doesn’t care if I get bad grades so I just try my best and my grades are great.

I think that last question about Good help from parents is not know to all parents, we do as our parents did or how we best think it can be done, so maybe coaching parents or giving them resources on how to help with homework would be very beneficial for the parent on how to help and for the teacher to have consistency and improve homework results, and of course for the child. I do see how homework helps reaffirm the knowledge obtained in the classroom, I also have the ability to see progress and it is a time I share with my kids

The answer to the headline question is a no-brainer – a more pressing problem is why there is a difference in how students from different cultures succeed. Perfect example is the student population at BU – why is there a majority population of Asian students and only about 3% black students at BU? In fact at some universities there are law suits by Asians to stop discrimination and quotas against admitting Asian students because the real truth is that as a group they are demonstrating better qualifications for admittance, while at the same time there are quotas and reduced requirements for black students to boost their portion of the student population because as a group they do more poorly in meeting admissions standards – and it is not about the Benjamins. The real problem is that in our PC society no one has the gazuntas to explore this issue as it may reveal that all people are not created equal after all. Or is it just environmental cultural differences??????

I get you have a concern about the issue but that is not even what the point of this article is about. If you have an issue please take this to the site we have and only post your opinion about the actual topic

This is not at all what the article is talking about.

This literally has nothing to do with the article brought up. You should really take your opinions somewhere else before you speak about something that doesn’t make sense.

we have the same name

so they have the same name what of it?

lol you tell her

totally agree

What does that have to do with homework, that is not what the article talks about AT ALL.

Yes, I think homework plays an important role in the development of student life. Through homework, students have to face challenges on a daily basis and they try to solve them quickly.I am an intense online tutor at 24x7homeworkhelp and I give homework to my students at that level in which they handle it easily.

More than two-thirds of students said they used alcohol and drugs, primarily marijuana, to cope with stress.

You know what’s funny? I got this assignment to write an argument for homework about homework and this article was really helpful and understandable, and I also agree with this article’s point of view.

I also got the same task as you! I was looking for some good resources and I found this! I really found this article useful and easy to understand, just like you! ^^

i think that homework is the best thing that a child can have on the school because it help them with their thinking and memory.

I am a child myself and i think homework is a terrific pass time because i can’t play video games during the week. It also helps me set goals.

Homework is not harmful ,but it will if there is too much

I feel like, from a minors point of view that we shouldn’t get homework. Not only is the homework stressful, but it takes us away from relaxing and being social. For example, me and my friends was supposed to hang at the mall last week but we had to postpone it since we all had some sort of work to do. Our minds shouldn’t be focused on finishing an assignment that in realty, doesn’t matter. I completely understand that we should have homework. I have to write a paper on the unimportance of homework so thanks.

homework isn’t that bad

Are you a student? if not then i don’t really think you know how much and how severe todays homework really is

i am a student and i do not enjoy homework because i practice my sport 4 out of the five days we have school for 4 hours and that’s not even counting the commute time or the fact i still have to shower and eat dinner when i get home. its draining!

i totally agree with you. these people are such boomers

why just why

they do make a really good point, i think that there should be a limit though. hours and hours of homework can be really stressful, and the extra work isn’t making a difference to our learning, but i do believe homework should be optional and extra credit. that would make it for students to not have the leaning stress of a assignment and if you have a low grade you you can catch up.

Studies show that homework improves student achievement in terms of improved grades, test results, and the likelihood to attend college. Research published in the High School Journal indicates that students who spent between 31 and 90 minutes each day on homework “scored about 40 points higher on the SAT-Mathematics subtest than their peers, who reported spending no time on homework each day, on average.” On both standardized tests and grades, students in classes that were assigned homework outperformed 69% of students who didn’t have homework. A majority of studies on homework’s impact – 64% in one meta-study and 72% in another – showed that take home assignments were effective at improving academic achievement. Research by the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) concluded that increased homework led to better GPAs and higher probability of college attendance for high school boys. In fact, boys who attended college did more than three hours of additional homework per week in high school.

So how are your measuring student achievement? That’s the real question. The argument that doing homework is simply a tool for teaching responsibility isn’t enough for me. We can teach responsibility in a number of ways. Also the poor argument that parents don’t need to help with homework, and that students can do it on their own, is wishful thinking at best. It completely ignores neurodiverse students. Students in poverty aren’t magically going to find a space to do homework, a friend’s or siblings to help them do it, and snacks to eat. I feel like the author of this piece has never set foot in a classroom of students.

THIS. This article is pathetic coming from a university. So intellectually dishonest, refusing to address the havoc of capitalism and poverty plays on academic success in life. How can they in one sentence use poor kids in an argument and never once address that poor children have access to damn near 0 of the resources affluent kids have? Draw me a picture and let’s talk about feelings lmao what a joke is that gonna put food in their belly so they can have the calories to burn in order to use their brain to study? What about quiet their 7 other siblings that they share a single bedroom with for hours? Is it gonna force the single mom to magically be at home and at work at the same time to cook food while you study and be there to throw an encouraging word?

Also the “parents don’t need to be a parent and be able to guide their kid at all academically they just need to exist in the next room” is wild. Its one thing if a parent straight up is not equipped but to say kids can just figured it out is…. wow coming from an educator What’s next the teacher doesn’t need to teach cause the kid can just follow the packet and figure it out?

Well then get a tutor right? Oh wait you are poor only affluent kids can afford a tutor for their hours of homework a day were they on average have none of the worries a poor child does. Does this address that poor children are more likely to also suffer abuse and mental illness? Like mentioned what about kids that can’t learn or comprehend the forced standardized way? Just let em fail? These children regularly are not in “special education”(some of those are a joke in their own and full of neglect and abuse) programs cause most aren’t even acknowledged as having disabilities or disorders.

But yes all and all those pesky poor kids just aren’t being worked hard enough lol pretty sure poor children’s existence just in childhood is more work, stress, and responsibility alone than an affluent child’s entire life cycle. Love they never once talked about the quality of education in the classroom being so bad between the poor and affluent it can qualify as segregation, just basically blamed poor people for being lazy, good job capitalism for failing us once again!

why the hell?

you should feel bad for saying this, this article can be helpful for people who has to write a essay about it

This is more of a political rant than it is about homework

I know a teacher who has told his students their homework is to find something they are interested in, pursue it and then come share what they learn. The student responses are quite compelling. One girl taught herself German so she could talk to her grandfather. One boy did a research project on Nelson Mandela because the teacher had mentioned him in class. Another boy, a both on the autism spectrum, fixed his family’s computer. The list goes on. This is fourth grade. I think students are highly motivated to learn, when we step aside and encourage them.

The whole point of homework is to give the students a chance to use the material that they have been presented with in class. If they never have the opportunity to use that information, and discover that it is actually useful, it will be in one ear and out the other. As a science teacher, it is critical that the students are challenged to use the material they have been presented with, which gives them the opportunity to actually think about it rather than regurgitate “facts”. Well designed homework forces the student to think conceptually, as opposed to regurgitation, which is never a pretty sight

Wonderful discussion. and yes, homework helps in learning and building skills in students.

not true it just causes kids to stress

Homework can be both beneficial and unuseful, if you will. There are students who are gifted in all subjects in school and ones with disabilities. Why should the students who are gifted get the lucky break, whereas the people who have disabilities suffer? The people who were born with this “gift” go through school with ease whereas people with disabilities struggle with the work given to them. I speak from experience because I am one of those students: the ones with disabilities. Homework doesn’t benefit “us”, it only tears us down and put us in an abyss of confusion and stress and hopelessness because we can’t learn as fast as others. Or we can’t handle the amount of work given whereas the gifted students go through it with ease. It just brings us down and makes us feel lost; because no mater what, it feels like we are destined to fail. It feels like we weren’t “cut out” for success.

homework does help

here is the thing though, if a child is shoved in the face with a whole ton of homework that isn’t really even considered homework it is assignments, it’s not helpful. the teacher should make homework more of a fun learning experience rather than something that is dreaded

This article was wonderful, I am going to ask my teachers about extra, or at all giving homework.

I agree. Especially when you have homework before an exam. Which is distasteful as you’ll need that time to study. It doesn’t make any sense, nor does us doing homework really matters as It’s just facts thrown at us.

Homework is too severe and is just too much for students, schools need to decrease the amount of homework. When teachers assign homework they forget that the students have other classes that give them the same amount of homework each day. Students need to work on social skills and life skills.

I disagree.

Beyond achievement, proponents of homework argue that it can have many other beneficial effects. They claim it can help students develop good study habits so they are ready to grow as their cognitive capacities mature. It can help students recognize that learning can occur at home as well as at school. Homework can foster independent learning and responsible character traits. And it can give parents an opportunity to see what’s going on at school and let them express positive attitudes toward achievement.

Homework is helpful because homework helps us by teaching us how to learn a specific topic.

As a student myself, I can say that I have almost never gotten the full 9 hours of recommended sleep time, because of homework. (Now I’m writing an essay on it in the middle of the night D=)

I am a 10 year old kid doing a report about “Is homework good or bad” for homework before i was going to do homework is bad but the sources from this site changed my mind!

Homeowkr is god for stusenrs

I agree with hunter because homework can be so stressful especially with this whole covid thing no one has time for homework and every one just wants to get back to there normal lives it is especially stressful when you go on a 2 week vaca 3 weeks into the new school year and and then less then a week after you come back from the vaca you are out for over a month because of covid and you have no way to get the assignment done and turned in

As great as homework is said to be in the is article, I feel like the viewpoint of the students was left out. Every where I go on the internet researching about this topic it almost always has interviews from teachers, professors, and the like. However isn’t that a little biased? Of course teachers are going to be for homework, they’re not the ones that have to stay up past midnight completing the homework from not just one class, but all of them. I just feel like this site is one-sided and you should include what the students of today think of spending four hours every night completing 6-8 classes worth of work.

Are we talking about homework or practice? Those are two very different things and can result in different outcomes.

Homework is a graded assignment. I do not know of research showing the benefits of graded assignments going home.

Practice; however, can be extremely beneficial, especially if there is some sort of feedback (not a grade but feedback). That feedback can come from the teacher, another student or even an automated grading program.

As a former band director, I assigned daily practice. I never once thought it would be appropriate for me to require the students to turn in a recording of their practice for me to grade. Instead, I had in-class assignments/assessments that were graded and directly related to the practice assigned.

I would really like to read articles on “homework” that truly distinguish between the two.

oof i feel bad good luck!

thank you guys for the artical because I have to finish an assingment. yes i did cite it but just thanks

thx for the article guys.

Homework is good

I think homework is helpful AND harmful. Sometimes u can’t get sleep bc of homework but it helps u practice for school too so idk.

I agree with this Article. And does anyone know when this was published. I would like to know.

It was published FEb 19, 2019.

Studies have shown that homework improved student achievement in terms of improved grades, test results, and the likelihood to attend college.

i think homework can help kids but at the same time not help kids

This article is so out of touch with majority of homes it would be laughable if it wasn’t so incredibly sad.

There is no value to homework all it does is add stress to already stressed homes. Parents or adults magically having the time or energy to shepherd kids through homework is dome sort of 1950’s fantasy.

What lala land do these teachers live in?

Homework gives noting to the kid

Homework is Bad

homework is bad.

why do kids even have homework?

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How to use homework to support student success.

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• January 13, 2022
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Editor’s Note: Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Sandra Chafouleas shares insights on supporting students’ homework during the pandemic in the following piece, which originally appeared  in Psychology Today , where she publishes a blog.

COVID has brought many changes in education. What does it mean for homework?

School assignments that a student is expected to do outside of the regular school day—that’s homework. The general guideline is 10 minutes of nightly homework per grade level beginning after kindergarten. This amounts to just a few minutes for younger elementary students to up to 2 hours for high school students.

The guidance seems straightforward enough, so why is homework such a controversial topic? School disruptions, including extended periods of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, have magnified the controversies yet also have provided an opportunity to rethink the purpose and value of homework.

Debates about the value of homework center around two primary issues: amount and inequity.

First, the amount of assigned homework may be much more than the recommended guidelines. Families report their children are stressed out over the time spent doing homework. Too much homework can challenge well-being given the restricted time available for sleep, exercise, and social connection. In a 2015 study , for example, parents reported their early elementary children received almost three times the recommended guidelines. In high school, researchers found an average of three hours of homework per night for students living in economically privileged communities.

“ Debates about the value of homework center around two primary issues: amount and inequity.”

Second, homework can perpetuate inequities. Students attending school in less economically privileged communities may receive little to no homework, or have difficulty completing it due to limited access to needed technology. This can translate into fewer opportunities to learn and may contribute to gaps in achievement.

There isn’t a ton of research on the effects of homework, and available studies certainly do not provide a simple answer. For example, a 2006 synthesis of studies suggested a positive influence between homework completion and academic achievement for middle and high school students. Supporters also point out that homework offers additional opportunities to engage in learning and that it can foster independent learning habits such as planning and a sense of responsibility. A more recent study involving 13-year-old students in Spain found higher test scores for those who were regularly assigned homework in math and science, with an optimal time around one hour—which is roughly aligned with recommendations. However, the researchers noted that ability to independently do the work, student effort, and prior achievement were more important contributors than time spent.

Opponents of homework maintain that the academic benefit does not outweigh the toll on well-being. Researchers have observed student stress, physical health problems, and lack of life balance, especially when the time spent goes over the recommended guidelines. In a survey of adolescents , over half reported the amount and type of homework they received to be a primary source of stress in their lives. In addition, vast differences exist in access and availability of supports, such as internet connection, adult assistance, or even a place to call home, as 1.5 million children experience homelessness in the United States

The COVID-19 pandemic has re-energized discussion about homework practices, with the goal to advance recommendations about how, when, and with whom it can be best used. Here’s a summary of key strategies:

Strategies for Educators

Make sure the tasks are meaningful and matched..

First, the motto “ quality over quantity ” can guide decisions about homework. Homework is not busy-work, and instead should get students excited about learning. Emphasize activities that facilitate choice and interest to extend learning, like choose your own reading adventure or math games. Second, each student should be able to complete homework independently with success. Think about Goldilocks: To be effective, assignments should be just right for each learner. One example of how do this efficiently is through online learning platforms that can efficiently adjust to skill level and can be completed in a reasonable amount of time.

Ensure access to resources for task completion.

One step toward equity is to ensure access to necessary resources such as time, space, and materials. Teach students about preparing for homework success, allocating classroom time to model and practice good study habits such as setting up their physical environment, time management, and chunking tasks. Engage in conversations with students and families to problem-solve challenges When needed, connect students with homework supports available through after-school clubs, other community supports, or even within a dedicated block during the school day.

Be open to revisiting homework policies and practices.

The days of penalizing students for not completing homework should be long gone. Homework is a tool for practicing content and learning self-management. With that in mind, provide opportunities for students to communicate needs, and respond by revising assignments or allowing them to turn in on alternative dates. Engage in adult professional learning about high-quality homework , from value (Should I assign this task?) to evaluation (How should this be graded? Did that homework assignment result in expected outcomes?). Monitor how things are going by looking at completion rates and by asking students for their feedback. Be willing to adapt the homework schedule or expectations based on what is learned.

Strategies for Families

Understand how to be a good helper..

When designed appropriately, students should be able to complete homework with independence. Limit homework wars by working to be a good helper. Hovering, micromanaging, or doing homework for them may be easiest in the moment but does not help build their independence. Be a good helper by asking guiding questions, providing hints, or checking for understanding. Focus your assistance on setting up structures for homework success, like space and time.

Use homework as a tool for communication.

Use homework as a vehicle to foster family-school communication. Families can use homework as an opportunity to open conversations about specific assignments or classes, peer relationships, or even sleep quality that may be impacting student success. For younger students, using a daily or weekly home-school notebook or planner can be one way to share information. For older students, help them practice communicating their needs and provide support as needed.

Make sure to balance wellness.

Like adults, children need a healthy work-life balance. Positive social connection and engagement in pleasurable activities are important core principles to foster well-being . Monitor the load of homework and other structured activities to make sure there is time in the daily routine for play. Play can mean different things to different children: getting outside, reading for pleasure, and yes, even gaming. Just try to ensure that activities include a mix of health-focused activities such as physical movement or mindfulness downtime.

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5 Ways How Does Homework Teach Students How To Problem Solve

Problem solving is an art that can be developed through reading, learning, and with experience. Homework provides a mindset and technic which indirectly trains the student’s mind in problem-solving. Let’s dive deep to understand this better.

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1. Homework helps improve your memory and be creative with ideas.

Additionally, homework allows students to explore different ways of approaching a problem and to think outside the box. This can lead to more creative solutions when students face real-world problems.

2. Homework helps manage your time and improves time management

3. homework helps analyze a problem and think of possible solutions..

Homework teaches students how to problem solve by helping them analyze a problem and think of possible solutions. It is a valuable tool that can help students learn how to identify and understand a problem and develop and test potential solutions.

4. Homework helps you stay disciplined and organized.

Homework is often thought of as a necessary evil by students. However, homework can be a valuable tool that helps students learn how to problem-solve.

This skill can be transferred to other areas of life , such as jobs and families. Students who can stay disciplined with their homework are more likely to be successful in other areas of their lives.

5. Homework allows you to plan and execution any task

Homework allows students to practice and reinforce the skills they are learning in class. It also provides a way for teachers to assess how well students understand the material.

Homework can teach students how to problem-solve in several ways. For example, it can help them learn how to find information, identify and use relevant resources, and develop and use critical thinking skills.

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Covid has brought many changes in education. what does it mean for homework.

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• Generally, homework should include about 10 minutes per night per grade level.
• The value of homework is debated, with questions about the right amount and potential for inequity.
• Families should view homework as a communication tool, strive to be good helpers, and monitor balance.

School assignments that a student is expected to do outside of the regular school day—that’s homework. The general guideline is 10 minutes of nightly homework per grade level beginning after kindergarten. This amounts to just a few minutes for younger elementary students to up to 2 hours for high school students.

The guidance seems straightforward enough, so why is homework such a controversial topic? School disruptions, including extended periods of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, have magnified the controversies yet also have provided an opportunity to rethink the purpose and value of homework.

Debates about the value of homework center around two primary issues: amount and inequity.

First, the amount of assigned homework may be much more than the recommended guidelines. Families report their children are stressed out over the time spent doing homework. Too much homework can challenge well-being given the restricted time available for sleep, exercise, and social connection. In a 2015 study , for example, parents reported their early elementary children received almost three times the recommended guidelines. In high school, researchers found an average of three hours of homework per night for students living in economically privileged communities.

Second, homework can perpetuate inequities. Students attending school in less economically privileged communities may receive little to no homework, or have difficulty completing it due to limited access to needed technology. This can translate into fewer opportunities to learn and may contribute to gaps in achievement.

There isn’t a ton of research on the effects of homework, and available studies certainly do not provide a simple answer. For example, a 2006 synthesis of studies suggested a positive influence between homework completion and academic achievement for middle and high school students. Supporters also point out that homework offers additional opportunities to engage in learning and that it can foster independent learning habits such as planning and a sense of responsibility. A more recent study involving 13-year-old students in Spain found higher test scores for those who were regularly assigned homework in math and science, with an optimal time around one hour—which is roughly aligned with recommendations. However, the researchers noted that ability to independently do the work, student effort, and prior achievement were more important contributors than time spent.

Opponents of homework maintain that the academic benefit does not outweigh the toll on well-being. Researchers have observed student stress, physical health problems, and lack of life balance, especially when the time spent goes over the recommended guidelines. In a survey of adolescents , over half reported the amount and type of homework they received to be a primary source of stress in their lives. In addition, vast differences exist in access and availability of supports, such as internet connection, adult assistance, or even a place to call home, as 1.5 million children experience homelessness in the United States.

The COVID-19 pandemic has re-energized discussion about homework practices, with the goal to advance recommendations about how, when, and with whom it can be best used. Here’s a summary of key strategies:

Strategies for Educators

Make sure the tasks are meaningful and matched. First, the motto “ quality over quantity ” can guide decisions about homework. Homework is not busy-work, and instead should get students excited about learning. Emphasize activities that facilitate choice and interest to extend learning, like choose your own reading adventure or math games. Second, each student should be able to complete homework independently with success. Think about Goldilocks: To be effective, assignments should be just right for each learner. One example of how do this efficiently is through online learning platforms that can efficiently adjust to skill level and can be completed in a reasonable amount of time.

Ensure access to resources for task completion. One step toward equity is to ensure access to necessary resources such as time, space, and materials. Teach students about preparing for homework success, allocating classroom time to model and practice good study habits such as setting up their physical environment, time management , and chunking tasks. Engage in conversations with students and families to problem-solve challenges When needed, connect students with homework supports available through after-school clubs, other community supports, or even within a dedicated block during the school day.

Be open to revisiting homework policies and practices. The days of penalizing students for not completing homework should be long gone. Homework is a tool for practicing content and learning self- management . With that in mind, provide opportunities for students to communicate needs, and respond by revising assignments or allowing them to turn in on alternative dates. Engage in adult professional learning about high-quality homework , from value (Should I assign this task?) to evaluation (How should this be graded? Did that homework assignment result in expected outcomes?). Monitor how things are going by looking at completion rates and by asking students for their feedback. Be willing to adapt the homework schedule or expectations based on what is learned.

Strategies for Families

Understand how to be a good helper. When designed appropriately, students should be able to complete homework with independence. Limit homework wars by working to be a good helper. Hovering, micromanaging, or doing homework for them may be easiest in the moment but does not help build their independence. Be a good helper by asking guiding questions, providing hints, or checking for understanding. Focus your assistance on setting up structures for homework success, like space and time.

Use homework as a tool for communication. Use homework as a vehicle to foster family-school communication. Families can use homework as an opportunity to open conversations about specific assignments or classes, peer relationships, or even sleep quality that may be impacting student success. For younger students, using a daily or weekly home-school notebook or planner can be one way to share information. For older students, help them practice communicating their needs and provide support as needed.

Make sure to balance wellness. Like adults, children need a healthy work-life balance. Positive social connection and engagement in pleasurable activities are important core principles to foster well-being . Monitor the load of homework and other structured activities to make sure there is time in the daily routine for play. Play can mean different things to different children: getting outside, reading for pleasure, and yes, even gaming. Just try to ensure that activities include a mix of health-focused activities such as physical movement or mindfulness downtime.

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut.

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Teaching problem solving: Let students get ‘stuck’ and ‘unstuck’

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This is the second in a six-part  blog series  on  teaching 21st century skills , including  problem solving ,  metacognition , critical thinking , and collaboration , in classrooms.

In the real world, students encounter problems that are complex, not well defined, and lack a clear solution and approach. They need to be able to identify and apply different strategies to solve these problems. However, problem solving skills do not necessarily develop naturally; they need to be explicitly taught in a way that can be transferred across multiple settings and contexts.

Here’s what Kate Mills, who taught 4 th grade for 10 years at Knollwood School in New Jersey and is now a Literacy Interventionist at Red Bank Primary School, has to say about creating a classroom culture of problem solvers:

Helping my students grow to be people who will be successful outside of the classroom is equally as important as teaching the curriculum. From the first day of school, I intentionally choose language and activities that help to create a classroom culture of problem solvers. I want to produce students who are able to think about achieving a particular goal and manage their mental processes . This is known as metacognition , and research shows that metacognitive skills help students become better problem solvers.

I begin by “normalizing trouble” in the classroom. Peter H. Johnston teaches the importance of normalizing struggle , of naming it, acknowledging it, and calling it what it is: a sign that we’re growing. The goal is for the students to accept challenge and failure as a chance to grow and do better.

I look for every chance to share problems and highlight how the students— not the teachers— worked through those problems. There is, of course, coaching along the way. For example, a science class that is arguing over whose turn it is to build a vehicle will most likely need a teacher to help them find a way to the balance the work in an equitable way. Afterwards, I make it a point to turn it back to the class and say, “Do you see how you …” By naming what it is they did to solve the problem , students can be more independent and productive as they apply and adapt their thinking when engaging in future complex tasks.

After a few weeks, most of the class understands that the teachers aren’t there to solve problems for the students, but to support them in solving the problems themselves. With that important part of our classroom culture established, we can move to focusing on the strategies that students might need.

Here’s one way I do this in the classroom:

I show the broken escalator video to the class. Since my students are fourth graders, they think it’s hilarious and immediately start exclaiming, “Just get off! Walk!”

When the video is over, I say, “Many of us, probably all of us, are like the man in the video yelling for help when we get stuck. When we get stuck, we stop and immediately say ‘Help!’ instead of embracing the challenge and trying new ways to work through it.” I often introduce this lesson during math class, but it can apply to any area of our lives, and I can refer to the experience and conversation we had during any part of our day.

Research shows that just because students know the strategies does not mean they will engage in the appropriate strategies. Therefore, I try to provide opportunities where students can explicitly practice learning how, when, and why to use which strategies effectively  so that they can become self-directed learners.

For example, I give students a math problem that will make many of them feel “stuck”. I will say, “Your job is to get yourselves stuck—or to allow yourselves to get stuck on this problem—and then work through it, being mindful of how you’re getting yourselves unstuck.” As students work, I check-in to help them name their process: “How did you get yourself unstuck?” or “What was your first step? What are you doing now? What might you try next?” As students talk about their process, I’ll add to a list of strategies that students are using and, if they are struggling, help students name a specific process. For instance, if a student says he wrote the information from the math problem down and points to a chart, I will say: “Oh that’s interesting. You pulled the important information from the problem out and organized it into a chart.” In this way, I am giving him the language to match what he did, so that he now has a strategy he could use in other times of struggle.

The charts grow with us over time and are something that we refer to when students are stuck or struggling. They become a resource for students and a way for them to talk about their process when they are reflecting on and monitoring what did or did not work.

For me, as a teacher, it is important that I create a classroom environment in which students are problem solvers. This helps tie struggles to strategies so that the students will not only see value in working harder but in working smarter by trying new and different strategies and revising their process. In doing so, they will more successful the next time around.

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Getting Students to Practice Expert Thinking

Nobel-winner Carl Wieman will be speaking at FSU next week ; we want to fit in one last message citing his practical advice on teaching, which is applicable across disciplines. We’ve condensed a bit, but the original is available here (and includes both references and strategies for minimizing the burden of grading).

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by Carl Wieman Homework is a vital part of learning in university courses, arguably it is where most of the learning takes place. Doing homework is typically where the student will put in the most hours of intense thought about the subject, and such intense thought has been shown to be essential for developing mastery.  However, the sheer amount of effort expended is not sufficient to ensure mastery. Students have completed thousands of practice physics problems and still do poorly on problems involving the use of simple physics concepts.

The essential features for making homework support learning are:

• there is challenging and prolonged practice of the components of expert thinking the student is to learn
• the student is motivated to invest the necessary time and effort
• the student gets feedback on their practice that gives them guidance as to how they can improve

We have shown large learning gains by analyzing the thinking a physicist uses, and then having students practice and get feedback on this type of thinking in class. The same approach can be applied to the design of homework problems in science and engineering. We start by considering the components of expert thinking that one wants the students to develop and the shortcomings of typical “back of the textbook chapter” problems.

Generic components of expertise in all fields of science and engineering. Be able to:

• Identify what concepts are useful for solving the problem and have criteria to use to decide which concepts are relevant and which are not;
• separate surface features from the underlying structural elements that determine what concepts apply;
• identify what information is needed to solve the problem and what is irrelevant;
• look up and, as appropriate, estimate values and/or deduce information that is needed but not given;
• make appropriate simplifying assumptions;
• break down a complex problem into appropriate pieces;
• plan a solution;
• carry out routine frequently-needed solution procedures quickly and correctly, and have criteria for choosing when a specific procedure should be used;
• articulate and suitably apply a set of criteria for evaluating if a solution or intermediate result makes sense.

If one considers a typical back-of-the-chapter homework problem, it is clear that few of these components are practiced….The typical problem will result in the student primarily practicing and getting feedback on carrying out routine procedures that are given in textbook. In addition, most standard problems…will strip away the context, to avoid complicating the routine practice. Such idealized artificial problems provide no motivation for students put in effort or see any value in mastering the subject.

A criteria for any homework problem should be that it can pass the “Why should anyone care about the solution to the problem?” test. (Anyone other than the instructor.) The best problems are ones that the students can see provide solutions that are obviously relevant and useful to their immediate surroundings or intended future careers, but admittedly that can be a high bar. However, it is not so difficult to find some meaningful task a person in some occupation would need to carry out that utilizes the knowledge and skills involved in the problem. If you find yourself unable to find any such context, you should ask yourself why you are bothering to teach this material. I have dropped more than one topic from my courses after confronting such a realization.

As you incorporate the design features a)-j) in your homework problems, make them an explicit part the solution that students are required to produce (or stand-alone problems for specific features). For example, a part calling for a list of the concepts that apply and what features of the problem determine that choice, a part asking for what quantities/information are needed and estimates for values of any quantities not given, what procedures or techniques will be employed (Fourier transformation, use of multiple equations with multiple unknowns, …), approximations to be used, justification for why the answer makes sense and the criteria used to support that justification. This means a solution will involve far more than something like a simple number or fact. It provides them with far more explicit practice and feedback on how to develop and improve expert skills than does producing a single number which they find out is correct or not.

Having students attend to feedback on homework

Students attending to feedback and using it to improve is vital for learning. We have found three simple ways to encourage students to do this.

• For any question on which a student loses points, give them the option of getting some fraction (1/4-1/2) back by turning in an explanation of what was incorrect about their thinking that resulted in the error.
• Have each homework set contain a “reflection” problem such as, “Review your previous homework and the solution set, and then list all the problems you did incorrectly, what you did that was incorrect on each of those problems, and what you need to do differently on future problems of this type. If you did all the problems correctly, identify how you could improve a solution or which problem was most difficult and explain why.”
• Have the exam problems be very similar to homework problems and advertise to the class that this will be the case. It is easier to do this if you have good explicit learning goals for the course where it is clear that both homework and exam problems are testing the achievement of the learning goals.

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The Benefits & Drawbacks Of Having Homework

Benefits of homework, teaching students how to manage their time.

There is no better instrument than homework to teach a child how to manage his or her time wisely.  This means that teaching and practising efficient use of one's time is a responsibility shared by the family and the school.

Even if your kid has other obligations, like playing or doing some minor chores, you should always give them plenty of time to finish their homework. Homework is best accomplished when one is in a calm, focused state of mind. It's important to make sure your kid is fed and rested before you start anything.

Sitting down with your kid and working through their schoolwork together is a great way to instill in them a sense of responsibility and teach them how to prioritise tasks.

As a consequence, with your help, your kid should be able to set his or her own priorities for the tasks. Using this strategy, you can more easily do multiple activities in a limited amount of time.

​​Teachers Can Gauge Their Students’ Progress in Their Lessons by Checking Their Homework

Ask yourself whether you've ever worried that your students didn't grasp the concepts you gave to them.  Then perhaps you might think about giving them some homework.

Based on the students' answers, you'll have a good idea of how much they've retained from the lesson. If the answers aren't what you were hoping for, it's time to review the chapter and break it down into smaller, more digestible chunks.

Some of your students likely struggled to keep track of more technical terms because they didn't grasp them.  The single most effective thing you can do is to encourage your students to seek clarification by asking questions about difficult ideas.

Additionally, feel free to incorporate a range of learning methods if you wish to ensure that the specific topic is grasped. Example: teaching pupils how to play an instrument requires direct interaction with the instrument itself. However, using real-world examples is the most effective method of visual education.

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Prepares Them to Take On Challenges and Find Solutions

• Problem-solving skills are crucial for success in school, and teachers will use them to gauge your child's reasoning and decision-making prowess.

When your kid is in a classroom, they can work on projects with other students and get feedback from their teacher. But when they're at home, they have to rely on what they've already learned to solve their problems in the most efficient way possible.

However, putting this plan into effect is not easy. Ability to focus and the willingness to get instant help with difficult concepts are needed.

• However, if your kid is successful at school and learns how to solve difficulties, they'll be well-equipped to use those same skills at home.

Parents must start instilling a sense of confidence in their children from a young age.  Confidence is essential for both boosting pupils' self-esteem and allowing them to raise enquiries without fear of ridicule from their classmates.

Offers a Second Chance for Students to Review Course Content

There is no limit to learning, despite what you may have been taught in school.  If you're a student who takes their studies seriously, you should do your best to do them at the comfort of your own home.

• If your child does their homework on a regular basis, they will have a unique chance to revisit the material they learned in class.

By reviewing material on a regular basis, students are able to learn more, remember details more quickly, and see more options for how to tackle the same problem.

Your child's knowledge is more deeply embedded in their mind when he or she has had ample opportunity to revisit it through homework.

Consequently, the more students do the exercises, the easier it will be for them to respond to similar questions in the future.

Parents Can View Their Children’s Lessons.

In addition to the student, the instructor also stands to gain from homework assignments.

• If a parent is interested in their child's growth and academic progress across a range of topics, they can learn just as much as their child.
• In just ten or twenty minutes, you can quickly brush up on your child's schoolwork and be up to speed on what they're learning.

Based on the assessment's findings, you can help your child work towards building a range of strategies for responding to different types of enquiries.

However, it is essential that you encourage your child to research solutions independently in order to be appropriately prepared for examinations that measure individual comprehension.

Students Develop a Sense of Responsibility by Taking Ownership of Their Learning

There's a school of thought that says giving kids homework will help them grow up to be responsible adults.  Regular homework assignments serve as a subtle reminder to students of the value of their schoolwork.

Additionally, with each completed assignment, your child will be one step closer to achieving their educational goals and accepting responsibility for the decisions they make in their lives.

• In a nutshell, assigning your child homework helps them acquire the skills they'll need to take on adult responsibilities that are considerably more challenging and time-consuming than schoolwork.

Furthermore, your kid will have a growth attitude, which is a powerful tool for overcoming challenges and accomplishing ambitions.

When Students Are Forced to Do Something They Don’t Want to Do, They Learn to Do It

Most students dislike having homework to accomplish at home since it takes time away from their preferred pastimes.

However, if you give your kid homework and insist that he or she does it, you might help them learn an important lesson: that they have to do things even if they don't want to. Your kid should be ready to take part in the kinds of things that will be the norm for them by the time they're adults.

The emphasis is on prioritising long-term happiness over short-term satisfaction and learning to tolerate sacrifice.

The onus of being willing to make sacrifices in the name of success rests not only on the parents, but also on the offspring.

If your child is prepared to accept the rewards that come with making sacrifices, he or she will be in a better position to eliminate distractions and focus on the work at hand.

• Although it may be difficult, asking someone to turn off their TV and mobile phone is a great test of their focus and dedication.

It’s Great for Instilling Self-Discipline in the Form of Regular Practice

It's true that solving the same issues over and over again can be a real drag, yet doing so has long-term benefits for your discipline.  Oftentimes, hearing something more than once is necessary to really get it.

With continued training, you eventually reach a higher level of proficiency. Especially if it's for a difficult subject, completing your homework every night will make the material much easier to understand.

The student will benefit from this in the future when applying for jobs in the student's chosen vocational field.

This Helps Bring Parents Into Their Children’s Lives

Occasionally, parents may feel lost when attempting to understand the Common Core's mathematical standards.

For instance, the answer that appears to be accurate if the mathematical problem known as 53 is recast as an additional problem is the three-digit sum 5+5+5.

Three times three times three times three is the correct solution, though.

• Students can get their parents interested in their children's education by giving them homework to do at home.

Many parents ask for their children's assignments to be sent to them through email so that they can keep up with class.

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You'll Learn How to Better Manage Your Time.

Homework is more than just a checklist item.  As a result, teaching children (and parents) to effectively manage their time is essential.

Planning up your day in advance is essential for getting everything done. It encourages creative problem-solving and the development of one's own unique cognitive processes.

Research capacity is bolstered as a result. Furthermore, it requires both parents and children to practise excellent decision-making, which can be difficult for all parties involved.

Having Homework Establishes a Common Ground for Conversation

Students' personal lives at home are rarely discussed during class. Similarly, parents rarely see their children's classroom environments.

Through the completion of homework, there is tridirectional contact between the home, the classroom, and the school.

That way, people can meet and get to know one another better. Educators benefit from a deeper understanding of their student populations' needs thanks to this tool.

This is a great way for parents to find out what their child is capable of and where they may have some challenges. Collectively, we can create a curriculum that provides the best possible conditions for learning.

This Creates an Ideal Atmosphere for Serious Academic Work

While classrooms have certainly improved throughout the years, they still can't compare to the comfort and safety of one's own home or another trusted environment.

• When a youngster is given the freedom to learn in a setting where they feel most comfortable, they are more likely to retain material that could be forgotten in a more formal classroom.

It Gives You More Time to Finish off the Learning Process

Each academic subject is sometimes given only an hour a day, if that, in schools, especially those serving pupils in grades K-12.

In most cases, more time is required for students to grasp the underlying concepts and principles of the topic completely.

We can lessen the impact of time constraints by compensating for missed study time with homework assignments tailored to individual student's areas of weakness. Over time, this will benefit students greatly.

It’s Perfectly Fine to Treat It Like Any Other Extracurricular Activity

When children in a household are involved in too many extracurricular activities , everyone's time and energy are spread too thin.

More than 40 hours a week can be spent on clubs and sports teams outside of the regular school day.

When there is ample downtime, schoolwork can be included as one of these tasks.  Some of the required preparation work can even be completed on the way to or from specific events.

The Downsides of Homework

Play is important for kids’ development.

• Learning can take place both inside and outside the classroom; both indoor and outdoor activities have their merits.

T oo much homework can stunt a child's development in cognitive and social areas since it cuts into their leisure time.

• A lack of play is associated with a number of negative outcomes, including underachievement in school, a lack of attention to safety, stunted character growth, and poor health as an adult.

It Encourages A Sedentary Lifestyle

It's possible that putting in the time and effort required for homework will pay dividends in terms of improved knowledge retention and skill acquisition, but this may come at a price.

We Can’t Assume That Everyone’s House Is a Safe Haven

The education of young children is a priority for some households. In some households, parents are actively involved in helping their kids with homework, while in others, tutors are available to help with more complex assignments.

On the other hand, there are some families that place little to no value on their children's education, which can be detrimental to their growth. Some parents refuse to help their kids with schoolwork, claiming that the school is to fault.

There are times when a parent would like to help and support their child, but they are unable to do so because of many factors. Ultimately, home life is not the same for every family.

For Most Kids, Schooling Already Constitutes Full-Time Work

Timetables for elementary schools often run from 9:00 am to 3:20 pm.

Children as young as five are devoting almost six hours daily to their schooling.

Schools actively encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities like athletics, musicals, and after-school programming, which can easily add another two hours to a student's daily instructional time.

Plus, you still have to do your homework?

Doing additional work or finishing homework early is a lot to expect of any kid, but especially younger ones.

No Research Has Shown That Assigning Homework Leads to Better Grades

• Studies have shown that assigning homework does nothing but make kids cynical about their schooling.
• On a nationwide scale, homework completion is also unrelated to student success in school.

According to certain sources[not in citation given] There is anecdotal evidence that students who have access to a knowledgeable tutor or parent perform better in certain areas, but no data to demonstrate that this has a widespread effect.

It Discourages Creative Endeavours

Each hour a pupil spends on homework is an hour they can't spend on something else.

Even if students enjoy these activities, schoolwork inhibits them from devoting the time necessary to improve their talents in areas like art, photography, and musical instrument performance.

Although original thought may be called for in completing some of the homework, this is usually not the case.

Enforcing Students to Complete Their Homework Might Be Challenging

Some pupils simply don't care if they finish their assignments. They know they can get good grades without it, so they choose not to bother.

For some students, no amount of encouragement from a parent or teacher will be enough to get them to do their homework.

Truth be told, you will need to put up some effort if you expect to finish your schoolwork successfully. Sometimes kids just don't want to put in the work that's needed.

Time Spent in Class Does Not Translate to Academic Success

Students in the United States spend over 100 hours more time in school than students in other high-performing countries throughout the world, but the educational gap between the two has not been closed.

The United States continues to slip behind other developed nations in a number of key educational indicators, even though kids are spending more time in class than ever before.

• Quality, not quantity, is what matters most while studying or completing assignments like homework.

It’s Possible That Realistic Training Is Unattainable

If students have homework, it is their responsibility (or that of a responsible adult) to acquire materials that will help them learn the concepts being discussed in class. Homework is assigned so that students may get some much-needed practice, but this serves no useful purpose if the students don't fully grasp the concepts behind the material they're working on.

Incorrect student practice requires the teacher to intervene, fix the problem, and then re-teach the material, lengthening the learning process.

Multiple Forms of Cheating Could Be Encouraged

• Some students may decide they can get away with cheating in class rather than doing their homework because of the time it would take them to finish it.

It's easy to fall into the trap of using Google or another online resource instead of thinking creatively and independently these days.

In order to save time and energy, families with multiple children may decide to manufacture copies.

Benchmarks Are Often Incorporated Into Homework Assignments

Homework is commonly offered to help students prepare for and perform better on upcoming assessments.

While this may have some positive outcomes, such as improved study abilities or habits, it ignores the reality that children's learning is impaired when they are sleepy.

The results of standardised tests tend to suffer when children are given more homework than is considered healthy. The stress level increases. The concept of burnout is addressed in class.

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Homework is essential for many students, but there are still those who struggle to do their homework on time or to the expected standard.

The benefits of homework include teaching students how to manage their time wisely, giving them plenty of time to finish their homework, and gauging their students' progress in their lessons by checking their homework.

Homework is best accomplished when one is in a calm, focused state of mind, and sitting down with your kid and working through their schoolwork together is a great way to instil in them a sense of responsibility and teach them how to prioritise tasks.

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The most important details in this text are that parents should encourage their students to seek clarification by asking questions about difficult ideas, incorporate a range of learning methods, prepare them to take on challenges and find solutions, and provide a second chance for students to review course content.

Additionally, parents should start instilling a sense of confidence in their children from a young age, which is essential for both boosting pupils' self-esteem and allowing them to raise enquiries without fear of ridicule from their classmates.

Finally, parents can view their children's lessons, and the instructor also stands to gain from homework assignments.

Giving kids homework can help them develop a sense of responsibility by taking ownership of their learning.

It also helps them acquire the skills they'll need to take on adult responsibilities that are more challenging and time-consuming than schoolwork.

When students are forced to do something they don't want to do, they learn to do it. The emphasis is on prioritising long-term happiness over short-term satisfaction and learning to tolerate sacrifice.

Homework is a great way to instil self-discipline in the form of regular practice. It also helps to bring parents into the students' lives by providing them with homework to do at home.

It also encourages creative problem-solving and the development of one's own unique cognitive processes, and it requires both parents and children to practise excellent decision-making.

Additionally, it establishes a common ground for conversation between the home, the classroom, and the school.

Finally, it teaches children how to manage their time better.

Homework is a great tool for educators to gain a deeper understanding of their student populations' needs and create a curriculum that provides the best possible conditions for learning.

It provides the comfort and safety of one's own home or another trusted environment, gives students more time to finish off the learning process, and encourages a sedentary lifestyle.

However, too much homework can stunt a child's development in cognitive and social areas, leading to negative outcomes such as underachievement in school, a lack of attention to safety, stunted character growth, and poor health as an adult.

It is important to treat homework like any other extracurricular activity, as it can be completed on the way to or from specific events.

The education of young children is a priority for some households, while others place little to no value on their children's education. ome parents refuse to help their kids with schoolwork, claiming that the school is to fault.

For most kids, schooling already constitutes full-time work, and homework can add another two hours to their daily instructional time.

No research has shown that assigning homework leads to better grades, and homework completion is unrelated to student success in school. It discourages creative endeavours, and forcing students to complete their homework can be challenging.

Some pupils simply don't care if they finish their assignments, so they choose not to bother.

Students in the United States spend more time in school than in other high-performing countries, but the educational gap between the two has not been closed. Quality, not quantity, is what matters most when studying or completing assignments like homework.

• Homework is assigned so that students may get some much-needed practice, but this serves no useful purpose if the students don't fully grasp the concepts behind the material they're working on.

Additionally, multiple forms of cheating could be encouraged.

Benchmarks are often incorporated into homework assignments to help students prepare for and perform better on upcoming assessments, but this ignores the reality that children's learning is impaired when they are sleepy.

The concept of burnout is addressed in class, and Study is an English, Math, Science, and Humanities education programme for youngsters that is available both online and in-person.

Content Summary

• The vast majority of students think that homework is extremely essential and value the time they spend on it.
• Nonetheless, there are still those students who consistently struggle to do their homework on time or to the expected standard.
• The benefits of giving students homework will be discussed, and strategies for getting it done quickly will be offered.
• There is no better instrument than the homework to teach a child how to manage his or her time wisely.
• This means that teaching and practising efficient use of one's time is a responsibility shared by the family and the school.
• Even if your kid has other obligations, like playing or doing some minor chores, you should always give them plenty of time to finish their homework.
• Sitting down with your kid and working through their schoolwork together is a great way to instil in them a sense of responsibility and teach them how to prioritise tasks.
• Then perhaps you might think about giving them some homework.
• The single most effective thing you can do is to encourage your students to seek clarification by asking questions about difficult ideas.
• Additionally, feel free to incorporate a range of learning methods if you wish to ensure that the specific topic is grasped.
• However, using real-world examples is the most effective method of visual education.
• But when they're at home, they have to rely on what they've already learned to solve their problems in the most efficient way possible.
• It's crucial for parents to start instilling a sense of confidence in their children from a young age.
• There is no limit to learning, despite what you may have been taught in school.
• There's a school of thought that says giving kids homework will help them grow up to be responsible adults.
• Regular homework assignments serve as a subtle reminder to students of the value of their schoolwork.
• However, if you give your kid homework and insist that he or she does it, you might help them learn an important lesson: that they have to do things even if they don't want to.
• It's true that solving the same issues over and over again can be a real drag, yet doing so has long-term benefits for your discipline.
• Especially if it's for a difficult subject, completing your homework every night will make the material much easier to understand.
• We ensure that children have a positive first experience with school, one that helps them develop self-esteem and a passion for learning.
• As a result, teaching children (and parents) to effectively manage their time is essential.
• Planning up your day in advance is essential for getting everything done.
• Educators benefit from a deeper understanding of their student populations' needs thanks to this tool.
• This is a great way for parents to find out what their child is capable of and where they may have some challenges.
• Collectively, we can create a curriculum that provides the best possible conditions for learning.
• In most cases, more time is required for students to completely grasp the underlying concepts and principles of the topic.
• We can lessen the impact of time constraints by compensating for missed study time with homework assignments tailored to individual students' areas of weakness.
• When children in a household are involved in too many extracurricular activities, everyone's time and energy is spread too thin.
• Too much homework can stunt a child's development in cognitive and social areas since it cuts into their leisure time.
• The education of young children is a priority for some households.
• In some households, parents are actively involved in helping their kids with homework, while in others, tutors are available to help with more complex assignments.
• On the other hand, there are some families that place little to no value on their children's education, which can be detrimental to their growth.
• Some parents refuse to help their kids with schoolwork, claiming that the school is to fault.
• Ultimately, home life is not the same for every family.
• Truth be told, you will need to put up some effort if you expect to finish your schoolwork successfully.
• Sometimes kids just don't want to put in the work that's needed.
• If students have homework, it is their responsibility (or that of a responsible adult) to acquire materials that will help them learn the concepts being discussed in class.
• The results of standardised tests tend to suffer when children are given more homework than is considered healthy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does homework help students.

Homework teaches students how to set priorities. Second, homework helps teachers determine how well their students understand the lessons. Third, homework teaches students how to problem-solve. Finally, homework teaches students the importance of planning, staying organised, and taking action.

Is Homeworks Important?

Homework allows students to revise classroom learnings and builds the habit of self-study. In addition, it helps them to score better. Increases concentration: While doing homework, students find an isolated place to study to concentrate more.

How Often Should Homework Be Given?

This rule recommends that students are assigned a daily maximum of 10 minutes of homework per grade level. It means that a third-grader, for example, should do 30 minutes of homework each night. When they reach high school, this goes up to about two hours each night.

How Much Homework Is A Good Amount?

It would be best to assign too much homework: the maximum should be approximately one to two hours a day for high school students and one hour a day for elementary and middle school students. The amount of homework assigned to students should be gradually increased by around ten minutes with each grade.

How Does Homework Help Students In The Future?

Homework allows students to practice or extend the material learned in the classroom. Research tells us that doing homework increases students' learning and helps them learn important life skills such as organisation, problem-solving, goal-setting, and perseverance.

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The Pros and Cons of Homework

Updated: July 16, 2024

Published: January 23, 2020

Remember those nights when you’d find yourself staring at a mountain of homework, eyes drooping, wondering if you’d ever see the light at the end of the tunnel? The debate over homework’s role in education is as old as time. Is it a crucial tool for reinforcing learning or just an unnecessary burden?

For college students, this question takes on new dimensions. Juggling homework with the endless amount of classes, part-time jobs, and social lives can feel like walking on thin ice. The pressure to maintain grades, meet deadlines, and still find time for friends and relaxation can be overwhelming. So, is homework a friend or foe?

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The homework dilemma.

A large amount of college students report feeling overwhelmed by their academic workload, leading to high levels of stress and anxiety. According to Research.com , 45% of college students in the U.S. experience “more than average” stress, with 36.5% citing stress as a major impediment to their academic performance. This stress often stems directly from the homework load, leading to symptoms like headaches, exhaustion, and difficulty sleeping. The intense pressure to manage homework alongside other responsibilities makes us question the true impact of homework on students’ overall well-being.

And then there’s the digital twist. A whopping 89% of students confessed to using AI tools like ChatGPT for their assignments. While these tools can be a godsend for quick answers and assistance, they can also undermine the personal effort and critical thinking necessary to truly understand the material.

On the brighter side, homework can be a powerful ally. According to Inside Higher Ed , structured assignments can actually help reduce stress by providing a clear learning roadmap and keeping students engaged with the material. But where’s the balance between helpful and harmful? 

With these perspectives in mind, let’s dive into the pros and cons of homework for college students. By understanding both sides, we can find a middle ground that maximizes learning while keeping stress at bay.

The Pros of Homework

When thoughtfully assigned, homework can be a valuable tool in a student’s educational journey . Let’s explore how homework can be a beneficial companion to your studies:

Enhances Critical Thinking

Homework isn’t just busywork; it’s an opportunity to stretch your mental muscles. Those late-night problem sets and essays can actually encourage deeper understanding and application of concepts. Think of homework as a mental gym; each assignment is a new exercise, pushing you to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information in ways that strengthen your critical thinking skills .

Time Management Skills

Do you ever juggle multiple deadlines and wonder how to keep it all together? Regular homework assignments can be a crash course in time management . They teach you to prioritize tasks, manage your schedule, and balance academic responsibilities with personal commitments. The ability to juggle various tasks is a skill that will serve you well beyond your college years.

Reinforcement of Learning

There’s a reason why practice makes perfect. Homework reinforces what you’ve learned in class, helping to cement concepts and theories in your mind. Understanding a concept during a lecture is one thing, but applying it through homework can deepen your comprehension and retention. 

Preparation for Exams

Think of homework as a sound check and warm-up for exams. Regular assignments keep you engaged with the material, making it easier to review and prepare when exam time rolls around. By consistently working through problems and writing essays, you build a solid foundation that can make the difference between cramming and confident exam performance.

Encourages Independent Learning

Homework promotes a sense of responsibility and independence. It pushes you to tackle assignments on your own, encouraging problem-solving and self-discipline. This independence prepares you for the academic challenges ahead and the autonomy required in your professional and personal life.

The Cons of Homework

Despite its potential benefits, homework can also have significant downsides. Let’s examine the challenges and drawbacks of homework:

Impact on Mental Health

Homework can be a double-edged sword when it comes to mental health . While it’s meant to reinforce learning, the sheer volume of assignments can lead to stress and anxiety. The constant pressure to meet deadlines and the fear of falling behind can create a relentless cycle of stress. Many students become overwhelmed, leading to burnout and negatively impacting their overall well-being. 

Limited Time for Other Activities

College isn’t just about hitting the books. It’s also a time for personal growth, exploring new interests, and building social connections. Excessive homework can eat into the time you might otherwise spend on extracurricular activities, hobbies, or simply hanging out with friends. This lack of balance can lead to a less fulfilling college experience. Shouldn’t education be about more than just academics?

Quality Over Quantity

When it comes to homework, more isn’t always better. Piling on assignments can lead to diminished returns on learning. Instead of diving deep into a subject and gaining a thorough understanding, students might rush through tasks just to get them done. This focus on quantity over quality can undermine the educational value of homework. 

Inequity in Education

Homework can sometimes exacerbate educational inequalities. Not all students can access the same resources and support systems at home. While some might have a quiet space and access to the internet, others might struggle with distractions and lack of resources. This disparity can put certain students at a disadvantage, making homework more of a burden than a learning tool. 

Dependence on AI Tools

With the advent of AI tools like ChatGPT , homework has taken on a new dimension. While these tools can provide quick answers and assistance, they also pose the risk of students becoming overly reliant on technology. This dependence can take away from the actual learning process, as students might bypass the critical thinking and effort needed to truly understand the material. Is convenience worth the potential loss in learning?

Finding the Balance

Finding the right balance with homework means tackling assignments that challenge and support you. Instead of drowning in a sea of tasks, focus on quality over quantity. Choose projects that spark your critical thinking and connect to real-world situations. Flexibility is key here. Recognize that your circumstances are unique, and adjusting your approach can help reduce stress and create a more inclusive learning environment. Constructive feedback makes homework more than just a chore; it turns it into a tool for growth and improvement.

It’s also about living a well-rounded college life. Don’t let homework overshadow other important parts of your life, like extracurricular activities or personal downtime. Emphasize independent learning and use technology wisely to prepare for future challenges. By balancing thoughtful assignments with your personal needs, homework can shift from being a burden to becoming a helpful companion on your educational journey, enriching your academic and personal growth.

Homework has its pros and cons, especially for college students. It can enhance critical thinking, time management, and learning, but it also brings stress, impacts mental health, and can become overwhelming. Finding the right balance is key. 

Focus on quality assignments, maintain flexibility, and make sure your homework complements rather than dominates your life. With a thoughtful approach, homework can support your educational journey, fostering both academic success and personal growth.

How can I manage my time effectively to balance homework and other activities?

Create a schedule that allocates specific times for homework, classes, and personal activities. Use planners or digital calendars to keep track of deadlines and prioritize tasks. Don’t forget to include breaks to avoid burnout.

How can I reduce the stress associated with homework?

To manage stress, practice mindfulness techniques like meditation or deep breathing exercises. Break assignments into smaller, manageable tasks and tackle them one at a time. If needed, seek support from classmates, tutors, or mental health professionals.

Is using AI tools for homework cheating?

While AI tools like ChatGPT can be helpful for quick assistance, relying on them too much can hinder your learning process. Use them as a supplement rather than a replacement for your own effort and critical thinking.

How can teachers make homework more equitable?

Teachers can offer flexible deadlines, provide resources for students who lack them, and design assignments that account for different learning styles and home environments. Open communication between students and teachers can also help address individual challenges.

What are some strategies to make homework more meaningful?

Focus on quality over quantity by designing assignments that encourage deep thinking and application of knowledge. Integrate real-world problems to make homework more relevant and engaging. Provide constructive feedback to help students learn and grow from their assignments.

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Why is Homework Important?

Why is homework important? Homework can be a divisive topic. In this article, we will discuss why it’s important and how it helps with your child’s development.

There is a strong connection between regularly completing homework and higher accomplishments in subjects such as English, Maths and Science. The Department of Education in the United Kingdom advises that spending time doing homework brings several benefits, more so for the students who put in two to three hours a night. Understanding the value of homework can help increase motivation and productivity. In this article, we’ll help you understand why homework is important and discuss all its benefits for both children and parents.

Benefits of Homework

Homework is important because it develops core skills in young children that will serve them throughout school and working life. Improved grades, discipline, time management, using resources and improving communication are all vital life skills that will open the door to unique opportunities and help children find success in their careers. Doing regular homework should be considered as an investment in your child’s future.

Through encouraging regular homework and supporting your child with their assignments, you can expect to see the following advantages:

1. Discipline of Practice

Repeating a task multiple times can feel arduous, but it’s necessary to help increase your child’s skill and understanding of a subject. Regular homework will make certain concepts easier to understand and put them in an advantageous position should they seek a vocational career.

2. Time Management Skills

Homework goes beyond just the task itself; it helps children take control of their workload and increase their time management skills. Homework is set with a deadline and taking ownership of this deadline helps them think independently and develop problem-solving skills. This is a prime example of why homework is important because time management is a vital life skill that helps children throughout higher education and their careers.

3. Communication Network

Homework acts as a bridge and can help teachers and parents learn more about how students like to learn, providing a deeper understanding of how to approach their learning and development. Many parents also want their child to receive homework so they can understand what they’re learning at school.

4. Comfortable Work Environment

Some children struggle to learn outside of their comfort zone, and while classrooms are designed to be warm and welcoming, there is often no place like home. Homework is an opportunity to learn and retain information in an environment where they feel most comfortable, which can help accelerate their development.

5. Using Learning Materials

Throughout a child’s education, understanding how to use resources such as libraries and the internet is important. Homework teaches children to actively search for information using these resources to complete tasks, and this is a skill that will be fundamental throughout their lives.

6. Revision Discipline

Regular homework helps children discover a pattern that will help them when they’re required to study for important tests and exams. Children who are familiar with a routine of completing homework will find it easy to adapt to a schedule of doing regular revision at home. Skills such as accessing learning materials, time management, and discipline will help improve how children revise, and ultimately, improve their grades.

7. Additional Time to Learn

Children learn at different paces, and the time spent in the classroom might not be enough for some students to fully grasp the key concepts of a subject. Having additional time for learning at home can help children gain a deeper understanding than they would if they were solely reliant on their time in school. Homework is important because it gives parents and children the freedom and the time to focus on subjects that they may be struggling with. This extra time can make a big difference when it comes to exams and grades.

Helping Your Child With Homework

We’ve discussed why it is important to do regular homework, but children may still find it difficult to stay motivated. Parents can play an important role in supporting their child with homework, so here are some of the ways you can help.

1. Homework-friendly Area

Having a dedicated space for children to do homework will help them stay focused. Make sure it is well-lit and stocked with everything they’ll need for their assignments.

2. Routine Study Time

A regular routine helps children get used to working at home. Some children work best in the morning, while others may prefer the afternoon. Work out a routine where your child is their most productive.

3. Make Sure They’re Learning

Homework is important, but only if children use this time to learn. If you do the work for them, they’re not going to see any of the benefits we listed above. It’s important you’re there to support and help them understand the work, so they can do it themselves.

4. Praise Work and Effort

Recognising the hard work that they’re putting in and praising them for it is a great way to get children to respond positively to homework. Pin their impressive test grades up in their homeworking space or around the house for extra motivation.

5. Make a Plan

Children can get overwhelmed if they have a lot of work to do. On homework-heavy nights, help them make a plan and break down the work into sections. This will help make the work more manageable. If your child responds well to this, you could do this each time they sit down to do work at home.

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Math homework: why is it so important.

Math plays an essential role in life, whether we know it or not. From engineering and architecture to shopping and cooking, math is used every single day. 

Yet children and teenagers, when faced with the option to either do their math homework or watch TV, will most likely choose the latter. That’s quite understandable at their age! Yet they may not realize the benefits math homework provides – not only for their education but also for success in future endeavors. In fact, ninety-four percent of jobs use math in some way, shape or form. Here are five reasons why math homework is beneficial to all students.

1.Cultivates critical thinking skills

Down to its basics, math presents problems that engage our critical thinking skills. Math motivates students to make sense of problems using context and reasoning, creating a purposeful and fulfilling learning experience. In one particular study, researchers found that high school students, who focused more on memory and critical thinking, received higher PSAT scores than those who relied on their calculators more.

In applying their minds more than physical resources, students grow invaluable critical thinking skills and, consequently, achieve optimal results. Math homework trains students to do so, enriching their learning experience in discovering meaningful solutions through creative exploration.

2. Improves problem-solving skills

Math homework develops mental agility, combining both memory and logic towards solving problems. In regularly completing math homework, students strengthen their ability to retain large amounts of information to solve math problems. When they acquire and hone in on that ability, such can branch into other decisions in life! International foundation for education, UNESCO, stated that powerful mathematical skills are best established when applying problem-solving skills, becoming one of the most efficient methods to solve challenges outside of mathematics.

With this in mind, practicing problem-solving through math homework will become second nature for students to pinpoint criteria into making a thoughtful judgment. Their problem-solving ability, stemming from doing homework, will better prepare them in fulfilling the expectations of the workforce and a constantly evolving world.

3. Prepares you for exams

Successfully completing math homework on a regular basis indicates that students understand the materials covered in class. It’s reflected in their exams, as homework provides ease into solving the math presented. In fact, a study had shown that students, who completed their homework, displayed higher results on tests and grades than sixty-nine percent who didn’t. 

In becoming efficient at completing math homework, students gain more confidence in studying and passing their exams with flying colours. With that gained confidence, they become more knowledgeable and capable of the subject at hand. 

Think of it this way: math homework helps to strengthen knowledge in skills and study for careers a student might be interested in. Medical scientists, for example, utilize data calculations in testing out hypotheses to ensure safe doses of medicine. If they didn’t study well in school, would you trust the medicine they prescribe?

4. Promotes individual learning and self-discipline

Math homework encourages a motivated approach in independently solving problems, as only a fraction of the information taught in class is absorbed by students. Typically only fifty percent is retained, indicating that students must apply that information to cement their understanding. Through this process, students develop research skills, time management, and self-discipline in order to successfully complete their homework. 

In cementing an understanding through research avenues like afterschool programs and online help, students are able to collect and analyze data from reliable sources. They then use these sources to tailor their own path in solving math. Homework deadlines also motivate students to achieve optimal results within a reasonable time frame, learning to prioritize tasks and eliminating procrastination. Research from The High School Journal discovered that, in the study, students who spent at least 31 minutes reviewing their homework scored considerably higher on SAT-Mathematics than those who paid assignments no mind. 

Diligence in completing math homework reinforces initiative and time management – two characteristics many employers look for. With such skills, students are given leverage not only in the short term of school but in the long term of securing their ideal career.

5. Fosters pride in achievement

Despite the complexities students may face in math concepts, math itself is a universal language that typically has the right answer. When students use their memory, critical thinking, and research skills to solve a hard math problem, finding its answer instills pride and confidence within them. Then their personal responsibility in finding all the answers in their math homework is fulfilled, giving them a sense of accomplishment, a deeper understanding and a well-deserved pat on the back.

It’s like completing a puzzle with thousands of pieces. Once you put them all together, you can see the full picture, marveling at what your hard work has created.

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How Homework is Preparing Your Kids for the Future

How homework benefits students in the short and long term.

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Does homework prepare kids for the future?

According to research, students who put effort into their homework assignments improved the development of their conscientiousness. Conscientiousness is a personality trait that characterizes one’s ability to be responsible and reliable . Employers in the workforce highly value responsible and reliable employees, meaning homework does help prepare students for the future and is good for kids overall.

How much homework is too much?

Duke University reviewed more than 60 research studies on homework. The conclusion was that the relationship between the amount of homework students do, and their achievements are positive and statistically significant.

Homework for young students should be short and increase over time. The “ 10-minute rule ” is a good guideline for teachers to go by. The optimum amount of homework is 10 minutes per grade level. For example, a fourth grader should have 40 minutes a night, and a high school senior should have roughly 120 minutes, or two hours, every night.

Stanford research further backs up the “10-minute rule,” suggesting that 90 minutes to two and a half hours of homework is optimal for high school students. Any more than that ends up being counterproductive, resulting in stress and physical health problems.

The benefits of homework

Homework is beneficial because it helps students develop and improve vital skills  that they will use throughout their lives, especially self-regulation . Kids must manage distractions, manage their time, delay gratification, and set goals when they do homework—all these skills are incredibly important to learn to achieve success in life.

As a Time Magazine article states, comprehensive research suggests that students who did homework performed better in school. Additionally, Homework is thought to improve:

• Study habits
• Attitudes toward school
• Self-discipline
• Inquisitiveness
• Independent problem-solving skills

Homework is also helpful because it creates greater understanding between parents and teachers about what children are learning in school and any struggles they might have. It can help clue parents into the existence of possible learning disabilities, so children get help sooner rather than later.

It’s important for parents to explain the importance of homework to their children and encourage them to complete it. Co-parents should strive to relay consistent messaging surrounding schoolwork to their kids. TalkingParents offers several features that can help co-parents communicate about their child’s homework, including Secure Messaging and Accountable Calling . These tools keep all conversations documented, so you can reference anything you need to later.

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The word “homework” sends chills to the spines of students! But always, a question arises here. Can homework help students? Homework has aroused a range of views since its debut in the 16th century, with some pushing for it and others condemning it. It is a hotly debated topic.

Some people believe that doing homework is an approach to strengthening topics learned in school. Others believe it is a waste of time that serves no benefit but increases student tension. 

Homework isn’t only extra learning material; it’s also a way to see if students understand the concepts clearly. In this blog, I’ll discuss the advantages of homework to persuade you that it has a place in academic life. Before moving further, TutorBin experts have come up with some excellent tips for students. We have incorporated 6 amazing tips that college students must follow. These touch points help them to succeed in their academic years. Let’s check out the tips below.

In this later section of this blog, I’ll explain what’s wrong with heavy homework and why it’s causing more harm than good. We’ve also added the good sides of homework. So, let’s start exploring!

How Can Homework Help Students?

Homework is crucial because it develops core skills in students that will serve them throughout their academic years and beyond. We jump straight to the ways homework help students. We also discussed 10 reasons for homework help in our other article. We suggest you check it to know more about this topic. Now, let’s get the answer to your query on How can homework help me?

1. Students learn about time management

How can homework help students with time management? Let me throw some light on it! Homework entails more than just finishing an assignment! You must wonder every time, Why do teachers assign homework with deadlines? It has a simple answer – To induce time management skills in you. It pushes you to learn how to manage your time.

By creating timetables, you learn to organize your time to complete activities on time. It encourages you to think independently. It is not only about managing assignments, but you also figure out how to find a balance between work and recreation. Therefore, homework aids in the development of time management skills in students.

2. Trains students to develop problem-solving skills

Problem-solving is an essential part of the educational process since it assesses a student’s ability to reason and make sound judgments. Students can improve their problem-solving skills when doing homework. You must be wondering, How is it possible? They do so by developing their approach to solving a problem using information they acquire in class.

3. Foster the discipline of practice and understanding of applications

The homework tasks that demand actual application of classwork are some of the best. Repeating the same tasks can be tedious and challenging, but it helps to build practice discipline. Repetition improves a skill! The topics become easier to understand when you perform homework every night, especially if the subject is challenging. Second, it allows students to put their learnings into practice.

4. Gives students another opportunity to review class material

How can homework help students with learning? The concept is simple: if students put what they learn in class into practice, they will build a solid foundation. As a result, students will remember it readily in the next lesson, making learning easier. This continuous revision improves their knowledge and capacity to develop various approaches to the same problem. They will find it easier to tackle such topics in the future if they complete more tasks.

5. Students learn to take responsibility for their part in the educational process

Homework is an excellent approach to teaching students responsibility. It instills in students a growth attitude, which is critical for overcoming setbacks and achieving goals and objectives. Students develop independence and become responsible as they complete their schoolwork without assistance from the teacher. 

6. Instills research skills by working independently

Homework teaches students research skills by allowing them to work independently. They complete tasks using various sources, developing research skills essential in life.

7. Students learn to stay organized, act and plan

Following the assignment’s directions, conducting research from numerous sources, and taking notes from various publications are all part of completing homework efficiently. Students may only follow these requirements if they are organized, take notes, and plan their work.

8. Deepens students’ understanding of a subject matter

Students can learn a subject in greater depth by doing homework. It allows learners to review and remember the material. According to studies, pupils who enjoy doing homework better understand numerous topics than those who avoid assignments. When students face any problem while doing homework, they can refer to different knowledge resources and clear their concepts.

9. Develop persistence

Students must diligently identify all feasible solutions to a question when doing homework. They must try a variety of strategies until they find one that works. It helps them develop the ability to persevere and the resolve to keep working hard.

10. Allowing parents to keep track of their children’s learning

Homework bridges the gap between school and home life. Parents may keep track of their children’s activities and progress. It also allows parents to participate in their children’s education. They can aid their children in whatever way they require.

11. Comfortable Work Environment

There is no doubt that classrooms are warm and friendly, but some children struggle to learn outside their comfort zone. They learn better in the comfort of their home. Homework allows students to study in an atmosphere familiar to them, which can aid in their development. Therefore, home is like a catalyst that accelerates a student’s learning. 

12. Additional Time to Learn

Children learn at different rates, and some students may not be able to fully comprehend the fundamental concepts of a subject in the classroom. Having extra learning time at home can assist them in diving deeper into a topic. It might not be possible if they only rely on their school time.

13. Helps Teachers Assess a Student’s Learning

Teachers might use homework to see how well their students understand a topic. If a student comes up with accurate answers to the assignment questions, it indicates good comprehension and vice versa. Using this analysis, teachers can adjust their teaching approaches .

14. Boosts Memory Retention

Homework allows students to go through the concepts that a teacher addresses in class, allowing them to learn facts and figures taught in school. Therefore, it improves memory and concentration, one of its benefits.

15. Helps Them to Learn New Skills

If you are still confused, “Can homework help students?” let me add another benefit. Homework is crucial since it helps students acquire new skills. It encourages them to practice self-study, research, and time management. It also gives them confidence in their ability to solve difficulties without the assistance of teachers or parents.

16. Helps in Building a Positive Attitude Towards Learning

Homework aids in the development of a positive attitude toward learning. Instead of viewing homework as a chore or a burden, students can view it as an opportunity to learn something new.

17. Students Can Explore Their Areas of Interest

While doing homework, a student might develop an interest in a subject and become curious about it. They might immerse themselves in that subject. And will take the initiative to dive deeper into the subject themselves.

18. Minimizes Screen Time

If these many points are not enough, let me cite one more point to justify, Can homework help students? A student in the United States might get 3-4 hours of screen usage per day. Screen time increases to 7-8 hours when the student is not in school. Although many students dread and despise homework, it helps develop good study habits. Students have a genuine reason to stay away from their computers and phones when they have homework. Therefore, homework is a fantastic method to persuade students to accomplish their work while also encouraging them to limit their screen time. 

What’s wrong with homework?

I hope you got an answer to your query, Can homework help students? Now I’ll explain what went wrong with my homework. The benefits of homework are evident from the preceding sections. However, there are some significant problems in its use and implementation. It is why students dislike doing homework.

1. Teachers assign unrelated topics as homework:

 Many teachers assign unrelated and random topics instead of letting students practice the topic discussed in class.

2. Teachers go overboard with homework:

 Teachers often exceed the maximum homework limit. They go overboard to facilitate optimum learning and overload students with more than they can take. Students experience mental strain in such situations and frequently succumb to sadness and anxiety.

3. It encourages cheating:

When learners have a huge quantity of work to finish in a short amount of time or homework questions are difficult, they copy from other students. As a result, they learn how to cheat effectively, and teachers cannot differentiate between the two works. Teachers may penalize both students if their work is similar.

4. No family time:

Due to the busy schedule of students, they nowadays are not getting enough time to spend with their parents. Students begin working on their assignments and projects as soon as they arrive home. They’re so exhausted that they barely have time to chat with their families. It is common for students to miss out on spending valuable time with their families. 

5. Inconsistent sleep cycle:

 Sometimes, students may work till one a.m. to complete an assignment. It makes their sleep patterns irregular if the amount of homework is overwhelming. It has the potential to degrade the quality of their sleep.  

6. Low grades for not completing assignments:

Administrators and professors consider students’ ability to complete assignments on time to assess their capabilities. If a student is intelligent yet unable to complete an assignment on time, they will receive poor grades. It is also a key source of student demotivation. It can damage students’ self-esteem, prevent them from acquiring crucial skills, and limit their ability to grasp new skills outside of the classroom.

7. Impact on health:

Overburdening students with homework might lead to health problems. When students stay awake till the wee hours to do their assignments on time, it generally has negative health consequences. They may have headaches, bodily aches, anxiety, and other symptoms.

Final verdict

Before saying goodbye, I want to ask you a question. Did this blog answer your query, “Can homework help students?” I hope you have gained insights into the benefits of homework and what exactly is wrong with it from reading this blog. Regardless of what the skeptics say, students benefit from academically enriching and developmentally appropriate homework.

It develops students’ problem-solving skills beyond the arithmetic requirements, apart from making the learning process efficient. As a result, assignments are crucial in the educational process. Only when teachers assign excessive and random homework does it become a problem.

But what if you have a personal emergency and don’t have time to finish your homework? There’s no need to worry! With online homework help services, you can easily handle the weight of your schoolwork. Such platforms as TutorBin aid you in completing your homework by enlisting the expertise of worldwide subject matter experts.

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Pros and Cons of Homework: What You Should Know

Homework can be a great tool for students to improve their academic performance, but there are also some drawbacks.

Some pros to assigning homework are that it can help students practice and master the material they learned in class, it can help students develop good study habits, and it can give students a sense of accomplishment. Some cons to assigning homework are that it can be a burden for students if they have a lot of homework to do, it can take away time from family and friends, and it can cause students to stress out.

In this post, I am going to explore the various benefits and drawbacks of using homework in your classroom. Let’s get started!

Pros of homework

Homework can be a great tool for you to improve the learning process of your students if you use it correctly. The following are some of the benefits of homework for teaching and learning:

1. It helps students learn.

For example, homework can help students keep track of their progress and reinforce what they have learned. It can also help them focus on what they are doing in class, which will improve the amount of time that they spend in class.

2. It improves test scores.

3. it increases student engagement and motivation..

Homework has been proven to increase student engagement and motivation. When done correctly, homework can help students learn by engaging them in challenging tasks and helping them develop skills.

Finally, homework can be used as an opportunity for students to connect with other classmates and share ideas about the material they are studying. Connecting and sharing ideas with classmates about homework helps students become engaged and motivated.

4. It enhances productivity.

Additionally, homework can provide a sense of accomplishment that can encourage students to continue learning. Overall, homework enhances student productivity in the classroom by helping them focus on their work and learn more about the material being taught.

5. It teaches responsibility.

Every student knows the feeling of dread when they have to do their homework. For some, it can be tedious and time-consuming. But homework has a far bigger purpose than just helping students pass exams-it teaches them how to be responsible citizens in the classroom.

Homework can help students develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and time management skills. It also encourages them to stay on top of their studies and stay up-to-date with new information. In short, homework helps students become better learners overall.

6. Homework develops time management skills.

Many students believe that homework is a waste of time because they think it only helps teachers track their progress and keeps them from having fun. In reality, homework is one of the most important tools teachers have to help students develop time management skills.

In all, homework can help students learn how to manage their time by planning and organizing their work, dividing up tasks into manageable chunks, prioritizing homework over other responsibilities, and scheduling time for schoolwork.

7. It helps students develop study skills.

8. homework builds self-discipline..

When students work on their homework, they are developing self-discipline. Self-discipline is the ability to focus, organize and manage time, plan, solve problems, and follow directions. Self-discipline is vital to success in school and in life.

9. Homework helps students learn to work independently.

For example, a student who has learned to work independently is more likely to be able to plan and schedule his or her time throughout the day, which will help him or her become more organized.

10. Homework helps students learn to follow directions.

For example, students often get homework that requires them to pay attention and follow directions before completing the tasks assigned to them. With that, they learn to follow instructions and directions, which is a critical skill in life.

11. It enhances critical thinking skills.

12. it boosts academic achievement..

Homework can boost academic achievement by helping students focus and retain information, work ahead in their lessons, and build valuable study skills.

13. It promotes teamwork and cooperation.

Additionally, when students are required to complete homework, they are more likely to try hard and cooperate with their classmates. This is because they know that if they do their homework, they will receive good grades.

14. Prepare for future academic challenges.

For example, homework can help students learn how to organize their information, study for tests, and think critically. In addition, homework can also help students build vocabulary and learn new concepts.

15. It promotes good work habits.

The benefits of homework are well known among educators, but what about students? There are many reasons why homework promotes good work habits among students.

Homework can also help strengthen relationships between parents and children, as parents support and supervise students to complete their homework. Parents can see the value in homework, and children may have a better attitude towards school if they know their parents expect them to complete their work.

16. It enhances problem-solving skills.

Problem-solving is a critical skill for students to develop. Problem-solving is the process of making decisions about how to solve problems. Homework can help students learn problem-solving skills by providing opportunities to practice them. In fact, homework has been shown to improve problem-solving skills .

17. A greater understanding of the material.

Homework has been shown to enhance a greater understanding of the material among students. This is because homework allows students to practice what they have learned and to reinforce it. It also allows them to explore the material further and experiment with it.

In addition, homework can help students develop their critical thinking skills. This is because homework helps students not to only understand the material, but to also organize it and think about it. It can help them develop their memory and recall abilities, which are essential for success in school and life.

Cons of homework

1. it can leave students feeling overwhelmed..

Homework can be a daunting task for students, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and stressed. As homework has become more and more common in schools, students are often left with little choice but to complete it.

2. It can be a distraction from other activities or interests.

There are a few reasons why homework can be a distraction from other activities or interests. One reason is that homework often requires concentration and focus, which can be difficult to maintain when there are other distractions around. Additionally, many students find it boring or tedious to do homework, which can lead to them losing interest in the task overall.

Finally, because homework often takes up a large amount of time each night, it can prevent students from spending time with friends or family members, which can also lead to boredom and loneliness.

3. It can create stress and anxiety in students.

Regardless of the reason, homework can often lead to feelings of stress and frustration. This is particularly true for students who are struggling academically or who have other responsibilities at home. Consequently, homework can be a major contributor to stress and anxiety in students.

4. It can lead to cheating.

And finally, it can be a way for students to hide their mistakes or try to cheat on tests. All of these reasons are why homework should not be given out as punishment, but rather as a way to help students learn and improve.

5. It can cause health problems.

Consequently, excessive amounts of homework may actually be harmful to your overall health.

6. It can interfere with family time.

There are many benefits to having a homework system in place, but it must be done in a way that does not interfere with family time.

7. It can interfere with sleep.

8. too much homework can affect students’ achievement..

Too much homework can have negative consequences for students’ academic achievement and future success. Too much homework can lead to a decrease in student productivity, diminished focus, and diminished enjoyment of learning.

Furthermore, it has been shown that students who do too much homework tend to have lower grades and lower test scores. There are several reasons why too much homework can have these detrimental effects.

Third, when students are spending too much time working on schoolwork rather than engaging in other enjoyable activities, they may lose interest in learning and forfeit valuable opportunities for personal growth.

All of the above negatively impact the academic achievement of students.

9. Homework can lead to boredom.

To conclude, homework can be a great way to help students learn and retain information. If done correctly, however, homework provides valuable instruction that reinforces what was learned in class. Too much of it, on the other hand, can result in students feeling overwhelmed and not getting the benefits they need from their studies. It’s important for educators to strike a balance between providing enough challenges for students while also ensuring they are well-rested so they are able to excel academically.

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The 5 Best Homework Help Websites (Free and Paid!)

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Listen: we know homework isn’t fun, but it is a good way to reinforce the ideas and concepts you’ve learned in class. But what if you’re really struggling with your homework assignments?

If you’ve looked online for a little extra help with your take-home assignments, you’ve probably stumbled across websites claiming to provide the homework help and answers students need to succeed . But can homework help sites really make a difference? And if so, which are the best homework help websites you can use? 

Below, we answer these questions and more about homework help websites–free and paid. We’ll go over: 

• The basics of homework help websites
• The cost of homework help websites 
• The five best homework websites out there 
• The pros and cons of using these websites for homework help 
• The line between “learning” and “cheating” when using online homework help 
• Tips for getting the most out of a homework help website

So let’s get started! 

The Basics About Homework Help Websites–Free and Paid

Homework help websites are designed to help you complete your homework assignments, plain and simple. 

What Makes a Homework Help Site Worth Using

Most of the best sites allow users to ask questions and then provide an answer (or multiple possible answers) and explanation in seconds. In some instances, you can even send a photo of a particular assignment or problem instead of typing the whole thing out! 

Homework help sites also offer more than just help answering homework questions. Common services provided are Q&A with experts, educational videos, lectures, practice tests and quizzes, learning modules, math solving tools, and proofreading help. Homework help sites can also provide textbook solutions (i.e. answers to problems in tons of different textbooks your school might be using), one-on-one tutoring, and peer-to-peer platforms that allow you to discuss subjects you’re learning about with your fellow students. 

And best of all, nearly all of them offer their services 24/7, including tutoring! 

What You Should Should Look Out For

When it comes to homework help, there are lots–and we mean lots –of scam sites out there willing to prey on desperate students. Before you sign up for any service, make sure you read reviews to ensure you’re working with a legitimate company. 

A word to the wise: the more a company advertises help that veers into the territory of cheating, the more likely it is to be a scam. The best homework help websites are going to help you learn the concepts you’ll need to successfully complete your homework on your own. (We’ll go over the difference between “homework help” and “cheating” a little later!) 

You don't need a golden piggy bank to use homework help websites. Some provide low or no cost help for students like you!

How Expensive Are the Best Homework Help Websites?

First of all, just because a homework help site costs money doesn’t mean it’s a good service. Likewise, just because a homework help website is free doesn’t mean the help isn’t high quality. To find the best websites, you have to take a close look at the quality and types of information they provide! 

When it comes to paid homework help services, the prices vary pretty widely depending on the amount of services you want to subscribe to. Subscriptions can cost anywhere from $2 to $150 dollars per month, with the most expensive services offering several hours of one-on-one tutoring with a subject expert per month.

The 5 Best Homework Help Websites 

So, what is the best homework help website you can use? The answer is that it depends on what you need help with. 

The best homework help websites are the ones that are reliable and help you learn the material. They don’t just provide answers to homework questions–they actually help you learn the material. 

That’s why we’ve broken down our favorite websites into categories based on who they’re best for . For instance, the best website for people struggling with math might not work for someone who needs a little extra help with science, and vice versa. 

Keep reading to find the best homework help website for you! 

Best Free Homework Help Site: Khan Academy

• Price: Free!
• Best for: Practicing tough material 

Not only is Khan Academy free, but it’s full of information and can be personalized to suit your needs. When you set up your account , you choose which courses you need to study, and Khan Academy sets up a personal dashboard of instructional videos, practice exercises, and quizzes –with both correct and incorrect answer explanations–so you can learn at your own pace. 

As an added bonus, it covers more course topics than many other homework help sites, including several AP classes.

Runner Up: Brainly.com offers a free service that allows you to type in questions and get answers and explanations from experts. The downside is that you’re limited to two answers per question and have to watch ads. 

Best Paid Homework Help Site: Chegg

• Price: $14.95 to $19.95 per month
• Best for: 24/7 homework assistance  

This service has three main parts . The first is Chegg Study, which includes textbook solutions, Q&A with subject experts, flashcards, video explanations, a math solver, and writing help. The resources are thorough, and reviewers state that Chegg answers homework questions quickly and accurately no matter when you submit them.  

Chegg also offers textbook rentals for students who need access to textbooks outside of their classroom. Finally, Chegg offers Internship and Career Advice for students who are preparing to graduate and may need a little extra help with the transition out of high school. 

Another great feature Chegg provides is a selection of free articles geared towards helping with general life skills, like coping with stress and saving money. Chegg’s learning modules are comprehensive, and they feature solutions to the problems in tons of different textbooks in a wide variety of subjects. 

Runner Up: Bartleby offers basically the same services as Chegg for $14.99 per month. The reason it didn’t rank as the best is based on customer reviews that say user questions aren’t answered quite as quickly on this site as on Chegg. Otherwise, this is also a solid choice!

Best Site for Math Homework Help: Photomath

• Price: Free (or $59.99 per year for premium services) 
• Best for: Explaining solutions to math problems

This site allows you to t ake a picture of a math problem, and instantly pulls up a step-by-step solution, as well as a detailed explanation of the concept. Photomath also includes animated videos that break down mathematical concepts to help you better understand and remember them. 

The basic service is free, but for an additional fee you can get extra study tools and learn additional strategies for solving common math problems.

Runner Up: KhanAcademy offers in-depth tutorials that cover complex math topics for free, but you won’t get the same tailored help (and answers!) that Photomath offers. 

Best Site for English Homework Help: Princeton Review Academic Tutoring

• Price: $40 to $153 per month, depending on how many hours of tutoring you want 
• Best for: Comprehensive and personalized reading and writing help 

While sites like Grammarly and Sparknotes help you by either proofreading what you write via an algorithm or providing book summaries, Princeton Review’s tutors provide in-depth help with vocabulary, literature, essay writing and development, proofreading, and reading comprehension. And unlike other services, you’ll have the chance to work with a real person to get help. 

The best part is that you can get on-demand English (and ESL) tutoring from experts 24/7. That means you can get help whenever you need it, even if you’re pulling an all-nighter! 

This is by far the most expensive homework site on this list, so you’ll need to really think about what you need out of a homework help website before you commit. One added benefit is that the subscription covers over 80 other subjects, including AP classes, which can make it a good value if you need lots of help!  

Best Site for STEM Homework Help: Studypool

• Best for: Science homework help
• Price: Varies; you’ll pay for each question you submit

When it comes to science homework help, there aren’t a ton of great resources out there. The best of the bunch is Studypool, and while it has great reviews, there are some downsides as well. 

Let’s start with the good stuff. Studypool offers an interesting twist on the homework help formula. After you create a free account, you can submit your homework help questions, and tutors will submit bids to answer your questions. You’ll be able to select the tutor–and price point–that works for you, then you’ll pay to have your homework question answered. You can also pay a small fee to access notes, lectures, and other documents that top tutors have uploaded. 

The downside to Studypool is that the pricing is not transparent . There’s no way to plan for how much your homework help will cost, especially if you have lots of questions! Additionally, it’s not clear how tutors are selected, so you’ll need to be cautious when you choose who you’d like to answer your homework questions.  

What Are the Pros and Cons of Using Homework Help Sites?

Homework help websites can be a great resource if you’re struggling in a subject, or even if you just want to make sure that you’re really learning and understanding topics and ideas that you’re interested in. But, there are some possible drawbacks if you don’t use these sites responsibly. 

We’ll go over the good–and the not-so-good–aspects of getting online homework help below. 

3 Pros of Using Homework Help Websites 

First, let’s take a look at the benefits. 

#1: Better Grades Beyond Homework

This is a big one! Getting outside help with your studies can improve your understanding of concepts that you’re learning, which translates into better grades when you take tests or write essays. 

Remember: homework is designed to help reinforce the concepts you learned in class. If you just get easy answers without learning the material behind the problems, you may not have the tools you need to be successful on your class exams…or even standardized tests you’ll need to take for college. 

#2: Convenience

One of the main reasons that online homework help is appealing is because it’s flexible and convenient. You don’t have to go to a specific tutoring center while they’re open or stay after school to speak with your teacher. Instead, you can access helpful resources wherever you can access the internet, whenever you need them.

This is especially true if you tend to study at off hours because of your extracurriculars, work schedule, or family obligations. Sites that offer 24/7 tutoring can give you the extra help you need if you can’t access the free resources that are available at your school. 

#3: Variety

Not everyone learns the same way. Maybe you’re more of a visual learner, but your teacher mostly does lectures. Or maybe you learn best by listening and taking notes, but you’re expected to learn something just from reading the textbook . 

One of the best things about online homework help is that it comes in a variety of forms. The best homework help sites offer resources for all types of learners, including videos, practice activities, and even one-on-one discussions with real-life experts. 

This variety can also be a good thing if you just don’t really resonate with the way a concept is being explained (looking at you, math textbooks!).

Not so fast. There are cons to homework help websites, too. Get to know them below!

3 Cons of Using Homework Help Websites 

Now, let’s take a look at the drawbacks of online homework help. 

#1: Unreliable Info

This can be a real problem. In addition to all the really good homework help sites, there are a whole lot of disreputable or unreliable sites out there. The fact of the matter is that some homework help sites don’t necessarily hire people who are experts in the subjects they’re talking about. In those cases, you may not be getting the accurate, up-to-date, and thorough information you need.

Additionally, even the great sites may not be able to answer all of your homework questions. This is especially true if the site uses an algorithm or chatbot to help students…or if you’re enrolled in an advanced or college-level course. In these cases, working with your teacher or school-provided tutors are probably your best option. 

#2: No Clarification

This depends on the service you use, of course. But the majority of them provide free or low-cost help through pre-recorded videos. Watching videos or reading info online can definitely help you with your homework… but you can’t ask questions or get immediate feedback if you need it .

#3: Potential For Scamming 

Like we mentioned earlier, there are a lot of homework help websites out there, and lots of them are scams. The review comments we read covered everything from outdated or wrong information, to misleading claims about the help provided, to not allowing people to cancel their service after signing up. 

No matter which site you choose to use, make sure you research and read reviews before you sign up–especially if it’s a paid service! 

When Does “Help” Become “Cheating”?

Admittedly, whether using homework help websites constitutes cheating is a bit of a grey area. For instance, is it “help” when a friend reads your essay for history class and corrects your grammar, or is it “cheating”? The truth is, not everyone agrees on when “help” crosses the line into “cheating .” When in doubt, it can be a good idea to check with your teacher to see what they think about a particular type of help you want to get. 

That said, a general rule of thumb to keep in mind is to make sure that the assignment you turn in for credit is authentically yours . It needs to demonstrate your own thoughts and your own current abilities. Remember: the point of every homework assignment is to 1) help you learn something, and 2) show what you’ve learned. 

So if a service answers questions or writes essays for you, there’s a good chance using it constitutes cheating. 

Here’s an example that might help clarify the difference for you. Brainstorming essay ideas with others or looking online for inspiration is “help” as long as you write the essay yourself. Having someone read it and give you feedback about what you need to change is also help, provided you’re the one that makes the changes later. 

But copying all or part of an essay you find online or having someone write (or rewrite) the whole thing for you would be “cheating.” The same is true for other subjects. Ultimately, if you’re not generating your own work or your own answers, it’s probably cheating.

5 Tips for Finding the Best Homework Help Websites for You

Now that you know some of our favorite homework help websites, free and paid, you can start doing some additional research on your own to decide which services might work best for you! Here are some top tips for choosing a homework help website. 

Tip 1: Decide How You Learn Best 

Before you decide which site or sites you’re going to use for homework help, y ou should figure out what kind of learning style works for you the most. Are you a visual learner? Then choose a site that uses lots of videos to help explain concepts. If you know you learn best by actually doing tasks, choose a site that provides lots of practice exercises.

Tip 2: Determine Which Subjects You Need Help With

Just because a homework help site is good overall doesn’t mean that it’s equally good for every subject. If you only need help in math, choose a site that specializes in that area. But if history is where you’re struggling, a site that specializes in math won’t be much help. So make sure to choose a site that you know provides high-quality help in the areas you need it most. 

Tip 3: Decide How Much One-On-One Help You Need 

This is really about cost-effectiveness. If you learn well on your own by reading and watching videos, a free site like Khan Academy is a good choice. But if you need actual tutoring, or to be able to ask questions and get personalized answers from experts, a paid site that provides that kind of service may be a better option.

Tip 4: Set a Budget

If you decide you want to go with a paid homework help website, set a budget first . The prices for sites vary wildly, and the cost to use them can add up quick. 

Tip 5: Read the Reviews

Finally, it’s always a good idea to read actual reviews written by the people using these homework sites. You’ll learn the good, the bad, and the ugly of what the users’ experiences have been. This is especially true if you intend to subscribe to a paid service. You’ll want to make sure that users think it’s worth the price overall!

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July 22, 2023

When I was in high school, resources for extra homework help weren’t exactly abundant. If you were struggling with a Shakespeare sonnet, you could always run to the bookstore and pick up a CliffNotes guide. SparkNotes was also gaining in popularity. But these early homework help resources had limited catalogs and were focused primarily on literature. Today, I imagine students suffer from the opposite problem—having too many choices when it comes to homework help websites. When the options are seemingly endless, knowing what to look out for takes on an added importance. Below, I’ll go through a list of 9 stand-out homework help websites and briefly discuss what makes them worth a visit.

Homework Help Websites – The Basics

The best homework help websites do more than just spit out an answer to that tricky math problem. They actually help students learn the material. Common features of homework help websites are educational videos and lectures, practice tests and quizzes, study tools like flashcards, and Q&As with experts. Many sites offer features that allow students to ask specific questions and get real-time feedback. There are also a number of services that offer one-on-one tutoring. Some homework help sites are free, while others require a paid subscription.

1) Khan Academy

Khan Academy is an amazing resource for students of all ages. It’s free, and it really is an academy—it offers full courses in a wide array of subjects, from pre-K math to high school physics. The courses consist of readings, video lectures, practice exercises, and quizzes. The breadth of material is impressive. In math alone, I see course listings for Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Statistics, Multivariable calculus—you get the idea. Khan Academy also offers a wide variety of AP courses, state-specific curricula, test-prep programs, and life skill courses, like personal finance.

It’s important to note that Khan Academy isn’t a one-on-one tutoring platform. But because of their extensive library of material, the search function is especially powerful. Try it out. I did a search for argumentative essay help, and found a comprehensive guide to writing argumentative essays that was a part of a larger writing course.

Chegg is a paid homework help service. Unlike Khan Academy, Chegg isn’t built around specific courses. Rather, it offers a variety of homework-support resources. Among those resources are plagiarism and grammar checkers, a proofreading service, and a “math solver”, which allows students to enter a problem and get back both a solution and a detailed step-by-step explanation of how the problem was solved. Perhaps the most powerful tool Chegg offers is its “Expert Q&A” feature. This service allows students to take a picture of their homework problem, upload it to the site, and get a detailed response in return. Chegg’s emphasis on process and explanation make it a valuable educational resource for students—not just a way to get a quick answer.

Best Homework Help Websites (Continued)

Quizlet is a well-known and worthwhile study resource. It offers a variety of courses, and it also has an expert-response feature. But Quizlet’s best feature, in my option, is the flashcards tool. Students can create their own digital decks of cards and practice them on Quizlet—just like an old fashion set of index cards. I had a ton of success using Quizlet’s flash card feature to help me memorize words for my foreign language requirement in college. It’s a simple but powerful tool. Although often maligned as a learning method, rote rehearsal and spaced repetition are effective ways to encode information . Quizlet’s flashcard feature is a great way to put those techniques into practice.

4) Socratic

is an AI-powered homework support app that allows students to type or take pictures of questions and receive solutions right away. Since it works with AI, it relies on the web’s vast stores of accumulated knowledge—you’re not interacting with a human tutor. Nonetheless, I found it to be an extremely helpful tool. I tried it out first using a specific math problem. In just a few seconds I was provided with the solution and an explainer with relevant formulas, plus a graphic to help visualize the underlying logic. There were also suggested links to additional resources. For example, when I asked Socratic to explain how the German genitive case works, it suggested a YouTube video and a number of articles from blogs and other language-learning sites.

Since Socratic doesn’t feature courses or one-on-one tutoring support, I wouldn’t lean on it if I were really struggling in a particular class. But as a tool to check your work, make sure you’re on the right track, and become aware of additional resources, it’s worth a download.

5) Photomath

Photomath is, as you might have guessed, a site for math homework help. Like other homework help websites, Photomath allows students to take a picture of a problem and receive an instant, step-by-step solution. Included along with the solution is an explanation of relevant concepts and formulas, plus videos covering mathematical concepts. Photomath does offer a few basic courses, too. So if in addition to homework-specific help you want to brush up on the basics, they’ve got you covered in arithmetic, algebra, and calculus crash courses.

6) Studypool

Studypool is a paid homework support service that provides solutions to specific questions. Studypool offers support in all the major subjects, with a particular emphasis on science. Students can ask questions on everything from anatomy to physics. Like other services, students upload their exact questions or problems directly to the site. But Studypool’s payment model is a bit different: instead of paying for tutoring time or a monthly subscription, students pay for solutions to each question they submit. When a student submits a question, tutors submit bids to answer them. The student then can select which tutor/price option works best. After students select the price and tutor they want, they’re connected with the tutor and given the solution and explanation via messenger.

The draw of Studypool is that it gives students access to real (i.e., human) tutors who are experts in their field. The downside is that pricing isn’t transparent, and students pay per question.

7) College Info Geek

College Info Geek is the study-support website that I wish I knew about when I was in high school and college (they didn’t pay me to write that, I swear). The site focuses not on specific courses or questions, but on how to become a more effective learner. Here it’s all about “learning how to learn”—study tips, memorization and note-taking techniques, and much more. The articles are well-researched, clearly-communicated, practical, and comprehensive. For example, the article on how to improve your memory includes a breakdown of the different types of memory processes, memorization techniques, and even a discussion of how nutrition affects memory. College Info Geek is a great resource for everyone, not just high school and college students.

8) SparkNotes

Yes, Sparknotes made the list! The site offers lessons in a whole bunch of subjects—biology, chemistry, computer science, history, philosophy, math—but its specialty is literature. SparkNotes provides summaries and analyses of novels, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction, from The Canterbury Tales to Toni Morrison, Saul Bellow, and Junot Diaz. SparkNotes breaks down books into sub-sections and provides synopses and analyses for each section. There are also separate pages for character breakdowns, discussions of themes and motifs, and explanations of important quotes. I’d caution against using SparkNotes if you’re trying to “hack” a novel or poem and get simple answers about what it “means.” But as a way to supplement your own understanding and interpretation, it’s a great resource. Shmoop is also worth checking out for extra support in literature, poetry, mythology, and the history of literary movements.

9) Grammarly

I’m not sure if Grammarly is an obvious or unexpected choice to round out the list. Either way, it deserves a mention here. Grammarly is a writing tool. It checks and suggests corrections for incorrectly spelled words and misused punctuation. But Grammarly also scans and corrects for things like clarity and vocab usage. It flags sentences that are vague, or overly wordy, and alerts you if you’re using that flashy vocab word incorrectly. It even gives suggestions if it thinks your writing is a bit bland. I don’t see Grammarly as a crutch, but rather as a tool. It can help you master those pesky recurring grammar and usage issues. Always mix up effect and affect? Grammarly will continue to course correct until you’ve got it down yourself.

Homework Help Websites – Final Thoughts

None of the above homework help websites should be seen as a panacea. Each has benefits and drawbacks, strengths and weak points. The list is far from exhaustive. And the sites don’t have to be used in isolation. Try a few out, mix and match. College Info Geek is an excellent supplement to any study regimen. Socratic can be used as a tool to check answers for math homework, and at the same time you can use Grammarly to describe your problem to a tutor on Chegg. At their best, these sites are more than quick fixes to stubborn homework problems—they’re aids to genuine learning.

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Whether you’re in your first year of college or a month or two from graduation, the question of what to do after you leave school can seem daunting. A whole world of options could arise to explore, but the immense freedom of choice may leave you unsure of which path to take. What should you do after college graduation to maximize the opportunities ahead? 

Some new graduates may already have their next moves mapped out, having lined up a graduate school placement or a full-time job while in school. However, you don’t necessarily need to worry if you haven’t decided what to do next. The period after graduation can offer the opportunity to explore various career options and reflect on what you want from life. Below are multiple routes you can take after graduation, as well as their pros and cons.

Take time to travel or try a gap year

Some recent graduates take the period immediately after college as an opportunity to travel. For some, other opportunities and the freedom to explore the world can seem fleeting. Whether someone takes a month or two abroad or a full-on gap year, visiting new places can expand their view of life, increase their understanding of other cultures, and provide a sense of resilience, independence, and confidence. 

A potential disadvantage of taking time off is delaying your entry into the workforce. However, employers may recognize that traveling, networking, or other gap year activities can provide valuable life experiences that may enrich an organization. You may also be able to find work opportunities while you travel, such as teaching English at language schools in your destination countries. Regardless, people can graduate college at any age and find a job at any phase in life. 

Look for work 

Seeking employment immediately after graduation could be a logical step for some college graduates. Given that the job market for bachelor’s degree holders has been tougher in recent years , getting a jump on the search may be helpful. Even if you’re not able to find immediate employment, you may gain valuable experience with job prospecting, helping you refine your strategy for seeking work. 

If you don’t land your dream job right away, try not to get discouraged. Even a position that has little to do with what you scheduled in school may be an opportunity to build new skills and demonstrate qualities that employers value, such as:

• Task management
• Big-picture thinking
• Problem-solving ability
• Initiative and leadership 

Some experts advise finding work that aligns with your degree or desired career path. If your first job doesn’t provide at least some of the core skills you’ll need in your chosen field, you may risk being overlooked by recruiters and application review algorithms if you transition careers. 

Pursue an internship to gain experience toward your dream job

Another option for entering the workforce after school is to find an internship related to your desired career. Working as an intern can be one of the most straightforward ways to gain experience directly relevant to your long-term goals while networking with other professionals in your field. 

A potential drawback of an internship is that you may be working for little or no money. The financial challenge can make justifying this option difficult for some people, especially those who don’t have savings or financial support from family members. If you can make an internship work, though, data from LinkedIn suggests this option can significantly increase your odds of securing a full-time job in your field within six months.

Apply to graduate schools for college graduates seeking a master’s degree

If you know that your long-term ambitions could require a graduate-level education, you might choose to begin the application process immediately after your undergraduate years come to a close. Your contacts with the professors whose recommendations you need will be up to date, and you may have a sense of momentum after completing your bachelor’s degree. In addition, the sooner you complete grad school, the sooner you can take advantage of the higher earnings potential offered by a master’s degree.

Some may be hesitant to enter graduate school right away since the option often involves taking on additional debt. On the other hand, graduate programs typically provide leeway in spacing out your credit hours, so you may be able to work while pursuing your degree on the side. Some companies may offer to pay for your schooling as a perk of signing an employment contract. 

Rather than looking for a job or an internship, some new graduates try to find volunteer opportunities. Volunteering for a cause that’s meaningful to you can be a rewarding, fulfilling experience. This option may also help you acquire job skills and contacts, increasing your long-term employability , particularly if you’re considering a career in the non-profit sector or public service. 

Looking for volunteer opportunities abroad can also be a low-cost way to travel after college, and it offers some of the same personal benefits as a gap year. If this idea interests you, you may consider checking out programs like the Peace Corps.

Start your own business

Entrepreneurship can be another viable option after graduating, especially if you’ve gained relevant technical or business skills in school. Starting and running your own company can be a powerful learning experience, and if all goes well, you may wind up with a thriving business that you own outright. 

While launching your own company can be immensely rewarding, this option carries risks. The process can require hard work, success is far from guaranteed, and former entrepreneurs who return to the job market may have a more challenging time appealing to recruiters . As such, some graduates may prefer the stability of a job or an internship. 

How to choose what you’ll do after graduation

With so many possible paths to follow after graduating, how can you choose which way to go? No one else can decide for you, but keeping some of the following considerations in mind may help.

In what career sector are you hoping to work?

Some post-graduate options described above may be better suited to particular career paths. For instance, a master’s degree could make more sense for college graduates intending to work in academia or a technical field like engineering or biotechnology. Volunteer positions or internships may position you well for a government or non-profit career. Considering what post-graduation choices will get you closer to your dream job could be helpful in this process. 

What problem-solving advice do your mentors have for you?

When considering what to do after graduating, get input from those with more experience. Consider talking to people like your academic advisor, previous professors you admire, and family members or friends with experience in your field to get their thoughts. You could also talk to experts in the field online through forums or groups. 

How can you grow your professional network?

According to the Harvard Business Review, networking can be among the most significant factors for career success. Can you find something to do after college that offers lots of opportunities to connect with others in your desired field? Consider adding connections on LinkedIn and talking to people in social media groups with similar professional aspirations. 

What is your financial situation?

Do you have the financial stability to afford a gap year or an unpaid internship? Do you have student loans that could be forgiven if you take on a public service position? Questions like these can help you decide if you will enter the workforce immediately or take time to gain life experience.

Do you need a specialized license?

Some life paths may require specialized postgraduate education or training to gain specific credentials. If you need a teacher certification, a license to perform therapy, a medical technician certification, or a similar credential, consider working toward this licensure right away. Some licenses may require practicums, supervised hours, and residencies so that they may take extra time outside of schooling. 

What do you value most in life?

Some of the discussion of post-college activities focuses on how to position yourself for career success, but there’s more to life than work. Graduates who strongly value service to others might be happier taking some time to volunteer, even if they could make more money elsewhere. Those who greatly enjoy problem-solving and learning new skills might want to head for the workforce immediately. Someone who places a premium on independence and personal growth could be better off facing the challenges of entrepreneurship or the adventure of international travel.

Resources for college students preparing for graduation

There are many informational and mentoring resources from which you can draw when trying to decide on your trajectory after college, including but not limited to the following: 

• Academic advising: Your advisor may often offer suggestions for what to do after graduating, and they may be able to write you a letter of recommendation or connect you with professional contacts.
• Career counselors: Your school's administrative team may include dedicated career advice providers. 
• Alumni networks: Colleges often maintain an association or network that allows former students to connect with one another. Contacting alumni can be a way to get an experienced perspective on your post-graduation options.
• Career centers: Schools may offer offices where students and alumni can meet to discuss career interests and attend events that provide information about particular fields. 
• Non-profits and professional associations: In addition to your school's resources, organizations like the National Postdoctoral Association or ImaginePhD can offer information and guidance for college graduates. 

Mental health education resources for graduates

The pressure of planning your career and transitioning away from the familiar college environment can affect your well-being. For this reason, some people may experience mental health challenges like depression and excessive substance use during this period. If you’re preparing for graduation and feeling mentally unwell, taking advantage of your school’s behavioral health services may be helpful. You could also find help through online resources like the American Psychological Association (APA) or the American Depression and Anxiety Association (ADAA). 

Finding a therapist 

Students and recent graduates are often busy with daily life and financial obligations. During a transitionary period, finding an in-person therapist might be put on the back burner. In these cases, online therapy through a platform like BetterHelp may be more accessible. 

Because you can access treatment from anywhere with an Internet connection, you may be better able to maintain continuity of care if you relocate or travel. In addition, online platforms can allow you to connect through weekly support groups on various topics. A 2017 meta-analysis concluded that techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered online can treat mental disorders . However, you don’t need to be diagnosed with or experiencing a mental illness to seek therapy. Therapy may also help with daily tasks, life stress, and guidance in a career path. 

New college graduates may have many choices for what to do next, including traveling, volunteering, pursuing postgraduate education, or entering the workforce as an employee or intern. These options can have pros and cons, and deciding which is right for you may require careful reflection on your values and long-term career goals. Consider contacting a therapist online or in your area for support in this process.

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The pros and cons of ai homework helper for students.

Introduction 

Homework is a hot topic with many angles to consider. It has its good sides and bad sides. This post talks about the pluses and minuses. Homework helps improve important skills like critical thinking and time management. It can also help with studying for tests and working alone. But it’s not all rosy. It might have negative effects on mental health, less time for other activities, and more stress levels. The new AI tools, like AssignmentGPT’s AI Homework Helper, could be a ray of hope. This helper makes homework easier and helps balance school work.

Quick Summary 

Homework is like a coin with two sides. It helps in learning and boosting important skills. But, it can also cause stress and stop students from enjoying other things in life. AI Homework Helper , kind of like AssignmentGPT, can help students overcome these troubles. They can solve tough problems, create diagrams, and guide students, making homework less of a burden. 

The Pros of Homework 

Homework, when given with care, can be a helpful resource in one’s academic path. Here’s how homework can positively aid your learning journey: 

Improves critical thinking skills 

Homework is not pointless; it’s a brain-strengthening tool. Those after-dark assignments and essays can deepen your grasp and utilization of concepts. Picture homework as a brain training center; each task is a novel workout, urging you to dissect, combine, and appraise knowledge in methods that enhance your problem-solving aptitude. 

Managing time effectively 

Ever had to manage several due dates at once and ponder over how to stay organized? Usual homework tasks can be your initiation into organizing your time well. They show you how to rank duties, control your timetable, and harmonize studying needs with personal obligations. The talent to handle multiple tasks is a craft that will be useful long after your university days.

Preparation for Exams 

Look at homework like it’s your band’s sound check and warm-up before the big concert, the exams. It ties you to the study stuff regularly, making it as simple as ABC to brush up and gear up when it’s time to face the exams. By always tackling those tough questions and penning essays, you’re essentially constructing a sturdy base. This could be your game-changer, transforming last-minute cramming into sure-shot exam success. 

Reinforcement of Learning 

Practicing regularly leads to perfection, and that’s the power of homework. It helps to anchor class lectures into your mind. Grasping a concept in class has its value, but when you use homework to apply and review, it makes understanding stick. 

Supports independent learning 

Homework AI helps you become responsible and independent. It nudges you to handle tasks solo, sparking solution-finding and self-control. This self-reliance readies you for the school trials awaiting and the self-drive needed in your job and personal life. 

Parental Involvement 

Homework serves as a bridge, connecting parents to their child’s learning journey. It opens doors for talks, offers opportunities for steering, and lets them keep track of their kid’s growth. This leads to better dialogue between home and school. 

The Cons of Homework 

Homework might have some perks, but it also has its downsides. Let’s dissect the tough parts and negatives about homework: 

Having an impact on mental health 

Homework can be a tricky thing regarding our mental health. It’s intended to bolster learning, but the overwhelming amount of tasks can cause stress and worry. The endless pressure to meet due dates and the dread of lagging can spawn a never-ending stress cycle. A lot of students get swamped, leading to exhaustion that affects their overall health negatively. 

Time-limited for other activities 

School isn’t only about studying hard. It’s your golden chance to learn about yourself, find new passions, and make friends. Too much homework can steal from time for things like clubs, hobbies, or just being with buddies. This one-sided focus may leave your school days lacking. Isn’t learning about more than just books?

Creativity and interest are lost 

Homework, while essential, can seem dull and repetitive for some kids, zapping their passion for knowledge. A big emphasis on finishing these tasks can block chances for inventive play and autonomous thought, thus narrowing their broad educational journey. 

Unnecessary stress 

Too much homework can lead to stress, impacting both kids and parents. This can shift the focus of schooling from fun learning to just another chore. 

How Can You Complete Your Homework Effectively? 

Consider the AI Helper from AssignmentGPT like your own personal coach. It tackles homework by swiftly solving tough tasks, producing charts, and laying out every step of the process. This aid is great at snagging the hard bits. Not just that, it also assists in arranging projects, allowing students to handle their time much better without feeling swamped. Thanks to AI, students pay more attention to the joy of learning, shifting away from just handling tasks. This boosts their overall school performance. 

Conclusion 

In end, despite the fact that homework plays an critical role in reinforcing learning and acquiring critical competencies, it can additionally improve pupil participation in different enrichment activities and avoid AssignmentGPT and Other AI homework assistants offer promising answers to stability schoolwork demands with personal boom. These equipment can put off a number of the demanding situations associated with conventional domestic care via presenting on the spot guide and customized steerage. However, it’s vital to use it accurately, and make certain it’s embedded in place of simply visible and understood. 

As college students and instructors embrace those AI tools, they want to cognizance on using the technology to decorate their getting to know enjoy, now not just work. When balanced, it can result in extra powerful training and happier, more healthy students. 

• What is an AI School Teaching Assistant? 

AI homework assistants are digital equipment designed to help college students with their homework by supplying answers, causes and gaining knowledge of help. These gear use synthetic intelligence to understand and solution a variety of educational questions. 

• How can AI Homework Helpers enhance my have a look at habits?

AI homework assistants can enhance your mastering through presenting immediately remarks, specific reasons and step-by means of-step hassle fixing. This lets you recognize the topic higher and manage a while higher. 

• Are there any drawbacks to using AI Homework Helpers? 

While AI school project assistants may be beneficial, over-reliance on them can lessen important questioning and trouble-solving capabilities. It is vital to use those equipment as a complement for your mastering rather than instead. 

• Can AI placement assistants cowl all topics? 

Many AI homework assistants are designed to cowl a huge range of topics . However, its effectiveness may also range depending on the severity and nature of the issue. It is greatly used together with traditional teaching methods for excellent results. 

• How do AI homework assistants impact instructional fidelity? 

Using AI Homework Helpers responsibly method looking for meaning as opposed to simply answers. Improper use of these equipment to finish unlearned assignments can undermine instructional integrity. It is crucial to stability the contribution of AI with character attempt and knowledge.

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Can immigration help solve canada’s recessionary risks.

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Yogi Yoganathan is CEO and Co-founder of RemitBee , a leading Canadian financial technology platform.

Immigration and its connotations have always made for lively discussion in Canada. Browse any media today, and it will likely yield some comments on immigration, with opinions falling on all sides of the aisle. These concerns are not all unfounded, given the gargantuan scale of immigration into the country. In 2024 alone, the government is set to admit 485,000 new planned permanent residents—an increase from the over 471,500 admissions last year.

To put this scale into perspective, immigration has replaced natural birth as the main driving force behind Canada's population boom , where immigrants or permanent residents account for nearly a quarter of the population .

While many were left scratching their heads at the necessity of such an aggressive immigration policy, it makes sense that the government would jump at an opportunity to offset the aging population, supplement its workforce and drive economic growth after a rough patch that included the Covid-19 pandemic.

The criticism has been free-flowing, from concerns of social friction to others linking the housing crisis and current recession-like state to increased immigration levels. While there's truth to these charges, I think the marketplace of ideas too often singles out immigration when discussing issues plaguing Canada. What if immigration was the solution, not the problem, to solving Canada's current recession risks?

International Students, The Answer To Canada's Labor Needs

Canada's workforce often requires a drastic input of skilled workers from outside sources. But what if the solution was already in our backyard? What if our institutions harbor reservoirs of skilled potential just waiting to be tapped and inducted into our workforce?

Canada had 1,040,985 international students across all levels at the end of 2023, of which 72.5% had plans to apply for a post-graduate work permit and 60% for permanent residency, according to the Canadian Bureau for International Education. The figures underline an interesting pipeline for the new generation of newcomers with established academic or work history in the country, Canadian degrees and a higher likelihood of having studied in STEM fields .

In addition to their professional contributions, the economy also benefits from having more residents paying taxes and banking within the system. Their increasing numbers and participation could play a vital role in pushing Canada out of its current slump.

Staying on the topic of highly skilled labor, Canada must also find a way to counter the poaching of its top university talents. Policies such as increasing the inclusion rate for capital gains tax from 50% to roughly 67% for gains exceeding $250,000 annually could push entrepreneurs to take their business elsewhere along with their talent.

Immigration And Banking

This brings us to the banking sector, which has witnessed its fair share of roadblocks from rate hikes, reduced money supply , prevailing geopolitical tensions, high levels of household debt and asset quality deterioration due to higher lending rates and inflation.

Given the prevailing conditions, a mass onboarding of new clients, including international students and workers, could provide a much-needed impetus for a banking sector under pressure and address the precarious positions of banks.

However, this path is not without its roadblocks. I mean specifically the regulations and formalities that stand between newcomers in Canada and access to credit. A newcomer here essentially starts from scratch when establishing their credit history and rating in the country, and while the steps are necessary to prevent defaults and ensure the health of the system, certain compromises and rehauling of the system to allow interoperability of credit scores across borders could go a long way in improving access and activity in the sector.

Curing A Recession

Before taking this any further, I'd like to point out that the suggestions for immigration as a solution to Canada's recession risks would be redundant without other complementary steps. Here's what I think are the most pertinent steps for instant results.

Increase Housing Supply

Canada must address its supply-side bottlenecks to ensure housing availability and affordability soon.

Fortunately, the government has been proactive in this regard, and its latest attempt, Canada's Housing Plan, which includes solutions such as low-cost loans to build apartments and removal of the goods and services tax for new rental apartment projects and co-ops, could help the economy get back on the right track. If it comes to fruition, the plan will increase the housing supply in the economy and help with the affordability of housing units—especially for a struggling middle class.

Improve Distribution Of Immigrant Talent

Uneven distribution is not alien to Canada, with most of its population concentrated within 100 miles of the American border. This issue also exists within the immigration system, where newcomers gravitate toward major metropolitan hubs such as Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, seeking economic opportunities and familiarity with already existing immigrant communities.

This imbalance contributes to the pressure on housing and infrastructure within these hubs, inflating the market and perpetrating an affordability crisis among residents.

Create Interoperability Of Credit Scores Using Blockchain

A decentralized credit score with interoperability across borders would be a game-changer for the banking sector and the economy. Today, credit scores are determined by credit agencies and can often be influenced by bias or faulty data.

The technological leaps made through blockchain could be our way forward toward an interoperable and decentralized credit score system.

Parting Words

To sum it up, while it may seem counterintuitive, I believe that immigration done right could be the way out of this current lull. A larger influx of newcomers is a lesser threat than their exclusion from participating in the economy through strict banking regulations and antiquated credit scoring systems. The prevailing economic conditions certainly won't drum up any support or goodwill toward immigration, but demonizing it only prolongs the crisis without addressing the core issue.

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How ChatGPT Can Revolutionize Learning for Students

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ChatGPT is a powerful AI tool for students, offering instant explanations, homework help, and personalized study support. It aids in solving problems, generating practice questions, and providing essay writing and editing assistance. By delivering tailored educational content, ChatGPT enhances the learning experience.

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In today’s digital age, students have access to a plethora of tools that can enhance their learning experience. Among these, ChatGPT stands out as a powerful AI tool that can significantly benefit students. From providing instant explanations to offering personalized study support, ChatGPT is transforming the way students approach their education.

1. Instant Explanations and Tutoring

ChatGPT can offer instant explanations on a wide range of subjects. Whether it’s complex math problems, scientific concepts, or historical events, students can get clear and concise explanations without waiting for classroom time.

• Student: "Explain the Pythagorean theorem."
• ChatGPT: "The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides. This can be expressed as a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2a2+b2=c2, where ccc is the hypotenuse."

2. Homework Help and Problem-Solving

ChatGPT can assist students with their homework by providing guidance and solving problems step-by-step. It helps students understand the methodology and apply it to similar problems.

• Student: "Help me solve this algebra problem: 2x + 3 = 11."
• Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x+3−3=11−32x + 3 - 3 = 11 - 32x+3−3=11−3, which simplifies to 2x=82x = 82x=8.
• Divide both sides by 2: 2x/2=8/22x / 2 = 8 / 22x/2=8/2, giving x=4x = 4x=4."

3. Study Aid and Revision

ChatGPT can create practice questions, quizzes, and summaries to aid in revision. It can generate questions based on specific topics and provide detailed answers.

• Student: "Generate a quiz on World War II."
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• What year did the United States enter World War II?
• Name the major Allied powers in World War II."

4. Essay Writing and Editing

ChatGPT can assist with writing essays by offering structure suggestions, generating content ideas, and providing grammar and style corrections.

• Student: "Help me draft an introduction for an essay on climate change."
• ChatGPT: "Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing our planet today. It refers to long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions, primarily driven by human activities such as deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels. This essay will explore the causes, effects, and potential solutions to combat climate change."

ChatGPT provides valuable support for students by offering instant explanations, homework help, study aids, and writing assistance. Its ability to deliver tailored educational content makes it an essential tool for enhancing the learning experience.

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What Kamala Harris has said so far on key issues in her campaign

As she ramps up her nascent presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is revealing how she will address the key issues facing the nation.

In speeches and rallies, she has voiced support for continuing many of President Joe Biden’s measures, such as lowering drug costs , forgiving student loan debt and eliminating so-called junk fees. But Harris has made it clear that she has her own views on some key matters, particularly Israel’s treatment of Gazans in its war with Hamas.

In a departure from her presidential run in 2020, the Harris campaign has confirmed that she’s moved away from many of her more progressive stances, such as her interest in a single-payer health insurance system and a ban on fracking.

Harris is also expected to put her own stamp and style on matters ranging from abortion to the economy to immigration, as she aims to walk a fine line of taking credit for the administration’s accomplishments while not being jointly blamed by voters for its shortcomings.

Her early presidential campaign speeches have offered insights into her priorities, though she’s mainly voiced general talking points and has yet to release more nuanced plans. Like Biden, she intends to contrast her vision for America with that of former President Donald Trump. ( See Trump’s campaign promises here .)

“In this moment, I believe we face a choice between two different visions for our nation: one focused on the future, the other focused on the past,” she told members of the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta at an event in Indianapolis in late July. “And with your support, I am fighting for our nation’s future.”

Here’s what we know about Harris’ views:

Harris took on the lead role of championing abortion rights for the administration after Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022. This past January, she started a “ reproductive freedoms tour ” to multiple states, including a stop in Minnesota thought to be the first by a sitting US president or vice president at an abortion clinic .

On abortion access, Harris embraced more progressive policies than Biden in the 2020 campaign, as a candidate criticizing his previous support for the Hyde Amendment , a measure that blocks federal funds from being used for most abortions.

Policy experts suggested that although Harris’ current policies on abortion and reproductive rights may not differ significantly from Biden’s, as a result of her national tour and her own focus on maternal health , she may be a stronger messenger.

High prices are a top concern for many Americans who are struggling to afford the cost of living after a spell of steep inflation. Many voters give Biden poor marks for his handling of the economy, and Harris may also face their wrath.

In her early campaign speeches, Harris has echoed many of the same themes as Biden, saying she wants to give Americans more opportunities to get ahead. She’s particularly concerned about making care – health care, child care, elder care and family leave – more affordable and available.

Harris promised at a late July rally to continue the Biden administration’s drive to eliminate so-called “junk fees” and to fully disclose all charges, such as for events, lodging and car rentals. In early August, the administration proposed a rule that would ban airlines from charging parents extra fees to have their kids sit next to them.

On day one, I will take on price gouging and bring down costs. We will ban more of those hidden fees and surprise late charges that banks and other companies use to pad their profits.”

Since becoming vice president, Harris has taken more moderate positions, but a look at her 2020 campaign promises reveals a more progressive bent than Biden.

As a senator and 2020 presidential candidate, Harris proposed providing middle-class and working families with a refundable tax credit of up to $6,000 a year (per couple) to help keep up with living expenses. Titled the LIFT the Middle Class Act, or Livable Incomes for Families Today, the measure would have cost at the time an estimated $3 trillion over 10 years.

Unlike a typical tax credit, the bill would allow taxpayers to receive the benefit – up to $500 – on a monthly basis so families don’t have to turn to payday loans with very high interest rates.

As a presidential candidate, Harris also advocated for raising the corporate income tax rate to 35%, where it was before the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that Trump and congressional Republicans pushed through Congress reduced the rate to 21%. That’s higher than the 28% Biden has proposed.

Affordable housing was also on Harris’ radar. As a senator, she introduced the Rent Relief Act, which would establish a refundable tax credit for renters who annually spend more than 30% of their gross income on rent and utilities. The amount of the credit would range from 25% to 100% of the excess rent, depending on the renter’s income.

Harris called housing a human right and said in a 2019 news release on the bill that every American deserves to have basic security and dignity in their own home.

Consumer debt

Hefty debt loads, which weigh on people’s finances and hurt their ability to buy homes, get car loans or start small businesses, are also an area of interest to Harris.

As vice president, she has promoted the Biden administration’s initiatives on student debt, which have so far forgiven more than $168 billion for nearly 4.8 million borrowers . In mid-July, Harris said in a post on X that “nearly 950,000 public servants have benefitted” from student debt forgiveness, compared with only 7,000 when Biden was inaugurated.

A potential Harris administration could keep that momentum going – though some of Biden’s efforts have gotten tangled up in litigation, such as a program aimed at cutting monthly student loan payments for roughly 3 million borrowers enrolled in a repayment plan the administration implemented last year.

The vice president has also been a leader in the White House efforts to ban medical debt from credit reports, noting that those with medical debt are no less likely to repay a loan than those who don’t have unpaid medical bills.

In a late July statement praising North Carolina’s move to relieve the medical debt of about 2 million residents, Harris said that she is “committed to continuing to relieve the burden of medical debt and creating a future where every person has the opportunity to build wealth and thrive.”

Health care

Harris, who has had shifting stances on health care in the past, confirmed in late July through her campaign that she no longer supports a single-payer health care system .

During her 2020 campaign, Harris advocated for shifting the US to a government-backed health insurance system but stopped short of wanting to completely eliminate private insurance.

The measure called for transitioning to a Medicare-for-All-type system over 10 years but continuing to allow private insurance companies to offer Medicare plans.

The proposal would not have raised taxes on the middle class to pay for the coverage expansion. Instead, it would raise the needed funds by taxing Wall Street trades and transactions and changing the taxation of offshore corporate income.

When it comes to reducing drug costs, Harris previously proposed allowing the federal government to set “a fair price” for any drug sold at a cheaper price in any economically comparable country, including Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Japan or Australia. If manufacturers were found to be price gouging, the government could import their drugs from abroad or, in egregious cases, use its existing but never-used “march-in” authority to license a drug company’s patent to a rival that would produce the medication at a lower cost.

Harris has been a champion on climate and environmental justice for decades. As California’s attorney general, Harris sued big oil companies like BP and ConocoPhillips, and investigated Exxon Mobil for its role in climate change disinformation. While in the Senate, she sponsored the Green New Deal resolution.

During her 2020 campaign, she enthusiastically supported a ban on fracking — but a Harris campaign official said in late July that she no longer supports such a ban.

Fracking is the process of using liquid to free natural gas from rock formations – and the primary mode for extracting gas for energy in battleground Pennsylvania. During a September 2019 climate crisis town hall hosted by CNN, she said she would start “with what we can do on Day 1 around public lands.” She walked that back later when she became Biden’s running mate.

Biden has been the most pro-climate president in history, and climate advocates find Harris to be an exciting candidate in her own right. Democrats and climate activists are planning to campaign on the stark contrasts between Harris and Trump , who vowed to push America decisively back to fossil fuels, promising to unwind Biden’s climate and clean energy legacy and pull America out of its global climate commitments.

If elected, one of the biggest climate goals Harris would have to craft early in her administration is how much the US would reduce its climate pollution by 2035 – a requirement of the Paris climate agreement .

Immigration

Harris has quickly started trying to counter Trump’s attacks on her immigration record.

Her campaign released a video in late July citing Harris’ support for increasing the number of Border Patrol agents and Trump’s successful push to scuttle a bipartisan immigration deal that included some of the toughest border security measures in recent memory.

The vice president has changed her position on border control since her 2020 campaign, when she suggested that Democrats needed to “critically examine” the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, after being asked whether she sided with those in the party arguing to abolish the department.

In June of this year, the White House announced a crackdown on asylum claims meant to continue reducing crossings at the US-Mexico border – a policy that Harris’ campaign manager, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, indicated in late July to CBS News would continue under a Harris administration.

Trump’s attacks stem from Biden having tasked Harris with overseeing diplomatic efforts in Central America in March 2021. While Harris focused on long-term fixes, the Department of Homeland Security remained responsible for overseeing border security.

She has only occasionally talked about her efforts as the situation along the US-Mexico border became a political vulnerability for Biden. But she put her own stamp on the administration’s efforts, engaging the private sector.

Harris pulled together the Partnership for Central America, which has acted as a liaison between companies and the US government. Her team and the partnership are closely coordinating on initiatives that have led to job creation in the region. Harris has also engaged directly with foreign leaders in the region.

Experts credit Harris’ ability to secure private-sector investments as her most visible action in the region to date but have cautioned about the long-term durability of those investments.

Israel-Hamas

The Israel-Hamas war is the most fraught foreign policy issue facing the country and has spurred a multitude of protests around the US since it began in October.

After meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in late July, Harris gave a forceful and notable speech about the situation in Gaza.

We cannot look away in the face of these tragedies. We cannot allow ourselves to become numb to the suffering. And I will not be silent.”

Harris echoed Biden’s repeated comments about the “ironclad support” and “unwavering commitment” to Israel. The country has a right to defend itself, she said, while noting, “how it does so, matters.”

However, the empathy she expressed regarding the Palestinian plight and suffering was far more forceful than what Biden has said on the matter in recent months. Harris mentioned twice the “serious concern” she expressed to Netanyahu about the civilian deaths in Gaza, the humanitarian situation and destruction she called “catastrophic” and “devastating.”

She went on to describe “the images of dead children and desperate hungry people fleeing for safety, sometimes displaced for the second, third or fourth time.”

Harris emphasized the need to get the Israeli hostages back from Hamas captivity, naming the eight Israeli-American hostages – three of whom have been killed.

But when describing the ceasefire deal in the works, she didn’t highlight the hostage for prisoner exchange or aid to be let into Gaza. Instead, she singled out the fact that the deal stipulates the withdrawal by the Israeli military from populated areas in the first phase before withdrawing “entirely” from Gaza before “a permanent end to the hostilities.”

Harris didn’t preside over Netanyahu’s speech to Congress in late July, instead choosing to stick with a prescheduled trip to a sorority event in Indiana.

Harris is committed to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, having met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at least six times and announcing last month $1.5 billion for energy assistance, humanitarian needs and other aid for the war-torn country.

At the Munich Security Conference earlier this year, Harris said: “I will make clear President Joe Biden and I stand with Ukraine. In partnership with supportive, bipartisan majorities in both houses of the United States Congress, we will work to secure critical weapons and resources that Ukraine so badly needs. And let me be clear: The failure to do so would be a gift to Vladimir Putin.”

More broadly, NATO is central to our approach to global security. For President Biden and me, our sacred commitment to NATO remains ironclad. And I do believe, as I have said before, NATO is the greatest military alliance the world has ever known.”

Police funding

The Harris campaign has also walked back the “defund the police” sentiment that Harris voiced in 2020. What she meant is she supports being “tough and smart on crime,” Mitch Landrieu, national co-chair for the Harris campaign and former mayor of New Orleans, told CNN’s Pamela Brown in late July.

In the midst of nationwide 2020 protests sparked by George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer, Harris voiced support for the “defund the police” movement, which argues for redirecting funds from law enforcement to social services. Throughout that summer, Harris supported the movement and called for demilitarizing police departments.

Democrats largely backed away from calls to defund the police after Republicans attempted to tie the movement to increases in crime during the 2022 midterm elections.

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