While some proponents of homework believe in its purpose, a question still persists about the role of homework in determining the student’s grade. Should homework be assigned and graded on a regular basis, or should it be viewed as an educational means to an end? As a means to an end, should one centralized school or district policy govern homework, or should some flexibility exist?
Education consultant Ken O’Connor (1999) suggests eight guidelines for successful assessment, which includes a directive to not mark every single assignment for grades, but rather take a sampling of student efforts in order to assess how much they have learned. His approach pushes for a more standards based approach in determining grades, combining formative assessment to track students’ grasp of lesson concepts as they learn, enabling adjustment of teaching practice on-the-fly, and summative assessment in the form of a test or quiz, which measures the level of student knowledge and understanding after the learning process. This is also a valuable tool for the teacher, as they may be better able to gauge the efficacy of their lessons and unit.In a study conducted by Hill, Spencer, Alston and Fitzgerald (1986), homework was positively linked to student achievement. They indicate that homework is an inexpensive method of improving student academic preparation without increasing staff or modifying curriculum. “So, as the pressure to improve test scores continues to increase, so does the emphasis on homework” (p. 58). 142 school systems in North Carolina were contacted.
Of the initial 142 schools, 96 responded, and were sent three-part questionnaires seeking information about the existence, scope, development and evaluation of homework policies in their schools. The researchers cite several general conclusions based on their findings, including the importance, and apparent lack, of homework policies in existence. Despite the pervasive nature of homework in every participating school, only 50% of the schools indicated the existence of a written homework policy.
Amongst the policies reported by the other half of the participating schools, most of the policies specified the type or quality of homework to be assigned, and allowed some flexibility in the assignment and evaluation of homework. The authors indicated:
. (Hill, Spencer, et. al, 1986, p. 68)
Homework is seen as a valuable resource for teaching, allowing students to practice, and in doing so, learn the unit material. This study documented the importance of flexibility in the assignment and evaluation of quality homework assignments, but also the alarming lack of a written homework policy in 50% of the participating schools.
It can be drawn from this study that some type of homework policy is necessary, as is the assignment of higher cognitive types of homework and the flexible assessment and grading of that work in order to foster and track student learning.
Cauley and McMillan (2009) define formative assessment as, “A process through which assessment-elicited evidence of student learning is gathered and instruction is modified in response to feedback” (p. 1). The authors suggest the use of feedback in the process, but suggest a steering away from performance-goal oriented extrinsic motivators such as grades. Emphasis on performance and grades during the formative process can be detrimental to eventual student achievement because it might shift student focus away from their goal of mastery of course material to concern over the way their abilities might be judged by their peers (Cauley & McMillan, 2009, p. 3).
Constructive feedback throughout this process maintains the focus on mastery goals created at the outset, and provides the student with the support necessary to make connections between new learning and prior knowledge. Homework, ongoing formative assessment, and feedback are all considered to be part of the instruction process. Grading and recording the work completed throughout this time would not accurately create a record of the student’s level of understanding and knowledge because they are still in the process of learning the material.
McMillan, Myran and Workman (2002) conducted a study of over 900 teachers in order to investigate the assessment and grading practices in practice. The authors used surveys returned by a sample of 901 participating teachers of grades 3-5, representing a total population of 1,561 teachers of those grade levels from 124 schools near Richmond, Virginia.
The surveys featured a 6-point scale for participants to rate the emphasis they placed on different assessment and grading practices, with 1 being and 6 representing The findings revealed relatively low emphasis on homework grades, but also a positive correlation between the importance of homework and increasing grade levels. The authors state that:
. (McMillan, Myran, & Workman, 2002, p. 209)
This study documents the importance of homework in the construction of knowledge, but also identifies the fact that there was little emphasis placed on the grades for that work. The majority of the assessment for the students was derived from test and quiz scores, or other forms of summative assessment.
O’Connor (1999) begins his list of eight guidelines for successful assessment with the indication that the only acceptable basis for student grades is their own individual achievement. He goes on to specify that grades recorded must measure the student’s achievement of the learning goals established at the outset of the unit. This suggestion is aligned with the information provided by Cauley and McMillan (2009), which emphasizes the importance of setting mastery goals prior to the instruction process.
They also convey the idea that feedback, and not grades, should be used during the learning process, as formative assessment takes place. The true measurement of what the student has learned comes at the end of that learning process, in the form of a summative assessment, which McTighe and O’Connor (2005) suggest also be used at the outset of the unit to establish realistic performance goals:
. (McTighe and O’Connor, 2005, p. 2)
Waiting until the end of a unit, however, to measure student learning is a mistake, since the time for instruction and learning of that material has ended. It is in the course of the instruction and learning process that McTighe and O’Connor also place importance on the formative assessment process.
Homework is a form of formative assessment, along with draft work, ungraded quizzes and other exercises used with the intent of guiding and instructing the student to promote higher-level cognitive connections. Placing little or no emphasis on grades on those types of exercises and activities allows for focus on the mastery goal, and keeps feedback constructive. “Although teachers may record the results of formative assessments, we shouldn’t factor these results into summative evaluation and grading” (McTighe & O’Connor, 2005, p. 1).
This philosophy could be seen in the low levels of emphasis placed on homework grades in the study by McMillan, Myran, and Workman. Effort, ability, and improvement remained important factors in that study, and McTighe and O’Connor echo that idea in their discussion of replacing old student achievements with new ones. They take into consideration, the varying learning curves of different students, and their progress toward goals set at the beginning of the unit. A student will likely have a greater mastery over the unit material at the end of instruction, than at the outset of instruction.
That point, at the end of instruction is the appropriate time to measure what the student has learned, allowing improvements to replace previous difficulties or failures. McTighe and O’Conner (2005) note, “Allowing new evidence to replace old conveys an important message to students – that teachers care about their successful learning, not merely their grades” (p. 6).
The material reviewed has established the importance of the existence of a flexible, written homework policy on a school or district level. Mr. O’Connor presents a total package, in this respect, to schools and districts that are seeking to establish a policy, or re-evaluate their current one. Following my research and analysis of the relationships between the literature, and Mr. O’Connor’s work, questions still remains unanswered, possibly to be addressed in further study: Will students be motivated to complete homework and/or classroom activities that they know will not be graded?
If there were a problem with student motivation in this respect, what would the impact be on achievement in a setting where the same, or similar type of policy is in place? If a teacher wishes to use homework for the purposes of ungraded formative assessment, they must be certain that the work is truly that of the learner him or herself, with no outside assistance coming from family members or tutors they might see outside of school. This is a major problem related to the use of homework in this way, as homework results may not truly be indicative of the student’s acquired knowledge.
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Author: Bethany Spencer
Posted: 15 May 2017
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Homework as a concept has been around for hundreds of years, and today is considered the norm for modern schools. At secondary level, schools set regular homework via a whole-school homework policy. This can take many forms and is sometimes given a different name like 'home learning' or 'Independent study', but the concept of completing work outside of the classroom remains the same.
The setting of homework is regarded highly by many with Epstein & Van Voorhis stating that it not only reflects on the success of the student, but also the success of the school (2001). In spite of this, attitudes towards homework are constantly changing, culminating in the age old homework debate.
Attitudes towards the value and purpose of homework are usually reflective of the current societal stance and general sentiment towards education. For example, in the 20th century the mind was seen as a muscle that would benefit from memorisation, and since this could be done at home, homework was perceived as valuable. However, come the 1940s where emphasis shifted from drills to problem solving, people started to view homework negatively (Cooper, 1989).
Yet, fast forward to 1957, the year Russia launched Sputnik, and society became concerned that students were not ready for the advanced technologies that were creeping into modern life, leading many to start favouring homework again.
Although, reflective of the attitudes in the 1960s, homework fell out of favour with the belief that it put too much pressure on students (Cooper, 1989). This is why we find ourselves encased in a spiral of ever changing attitudes towards homework which looks set to continue.
We believe that homework plays an important role in both a student’s education and the performance of the school. Here we look at academic research, but also take into account the opinion of leading educators who give weight to the stance that homework serves a purpose that penetrates far deeper than improving a student’s general understanding of a subject.
The purpose of homework can be grouped into ten strands as stated by Epstein & Van Voorhis (1988, 2001, p.181) ‘practice, participation, preparation, personal development, parent-child relations, parent-teacher communication, peer interactions, policy, public relations and punishment.’ This suggests that homework affects more areas than just a student’s academic ability.
However, when we look at the research that focuses on the link between homework and academic achievement we see that homework does in fact have a positive impact on students’ grades . Sharp (2002) states there is a direct link between students spending time on homework and their achievement in secondary school.
Cooper similarly found that students who completed homework had better report cards and test results than those who didn't (1989 cited by Epstein & Van Voorhis 2001). In a report conducted by the EEF, they also found that the completion of homework at secondary level can add on an additional 5 months progress onto a child’s learning with minimal cost incurred by the school (EEF, 2016).
In addition to the academic findings, teachers themselves have commented on the purpose they believe homework provides to students and schools. Epstein (1988, 2001, p.181) found that teachers recognised ‘practice, preparation and personal development’ to contribute to the overall purpose of homework.
Homework helps to " develop learners' knowledge and allow them more choice in how they express their work"
Tom Sherrington, a Headteacher at a UK secondary school and influential education blogger, has expressed his personal views on the value of homework: ‘Students who are successful at A Level and at GCSE are those who have highly developed independent learning skills, have the capacity to lead the learning process through their questions and ideas’ (Sherrington 2012a).
This suggests that even those who do not see an immediate impact from homework, believe that it will help students’ personal development but also prepare them for the next stages of education and beyond. This is further supported by Sharp (2002) who recognised that, despite homework not having a direct link to achievement in younger children, it did promote independent learning and prepare them for secondary school.
A second UK teacher and education blogger, Rachel Jones, commented on what she believes to be the purpose of homework and found that it had a positive impact on both retention of knowledge and hand-in rates when the homework set was assigned with the intention to ‘develop learners knowledge and allow them more choice in how they express their work’ (Jones 2013).
In addition to the correlation between completing homework and improved achievement, homework plays a fundamental role in both home-school involvement and students’ relationships with their parents. A key purpose of homework outside of ‘enhancing instruction’ is to ‘establish communication between parent and child’ (Acock & Demo, 1994 cited by Cooper et al, 20016, p.2).
Homework acts as a bridge between school and home, and the ability to engage parents in school life has a positive impact on teachers - when teachers feel as though there is more parental involvement in school they feel more positive about teaching (Epstein & Dauber, 1991, Hoover-Dempsey et al, 1987 cited by Epstein & Van Voorhis, 2001).
Acock and Demo (1994, cited by Epstein & Van Voorhis 2001, p.182) have even stated that homework can help to improve relationships between parents and students, bringing them ‘closer together to enjoy learning and exchange ideas’, cementing the idea that homework has greater repercussions than just raising academic achievements within school.
In addition to this, a purpose of homework valued by both parents and teachers is the idea that homework completed regularly by students helps to promote ‘a sense of responsibility’ (Warton 1997, p.213). Moreover, Sherrington (2012b) comments on his stance as both an educator and a parent saying that he firmly believes that homework has a fundamental part to play in the learning process ‘and paving the way to students becoming independent learners’.
Although in order for homework to really show the benefits expressed in this article it must be purposeful . Students have expressed their opinion on the value of homework, deeming it to be an important part of the learning experience (Sharp 2002).
Yet, they do express concerns regarding how homework is set relating to ‘conflicting deadlines, and tasks that make little contribution to learning’ (Sharp 2002, p.3). In order to combat these concerns, schools should be vetting the quality of homework set, and teachers should be communicating with one another in reference to deadlines.
The idea of setting purposeful homework is further supported by Epstein & Van Voorhis (2001, p.19) who report that those who set homework ‘to meet specific purposes and goals, more students complete their homework and benefit from the results’. Additionally, the idea of setting homework with a clear purpose further encourages parental involvement within the child’s education.
"Quality homework types to include ‘fluency practice, application, spiral review and extension"
Purposeful homework is intrinsically linked to quality homework , and when teachers are setting homework the emphasis should be on this as opposed to the quantity. In order for homework to be regarded as high quality, the instruction provided must be clear and detailed (Frey & Fisher, 2011), and the tasks that are being set are ‘authentic and engaging’ (Darling-Hammond & Ifill-Lynch 2006, p.1) providing students with a real reason to complete them.
This is further supported by Dettmers et al (2010) who found that when students identified homework as being well thought out and relevant, they were more motivated to complete it. Frey & Fisher (2011) identified quality homework types to include ‘fluency practice, application, spiral review and extension’ and denounced the value of homework that asks students to complete work that was not covered in class as not valuable as they have no peer or teacher support and are unfamiliar with the topic.
It is also important to consider the implications of focusing on the amount of homework set - setting too much homework can have detrimental effects on students, such as stress, fatigue and loss of interest in studies (Cooper, 2010).
From this we can gather that fewer pieces of well thought out homework will have more of a positive impact on students’ learning. It is important for schools to monitor the amount of homework that is set, what is being set and the frequency so as to avoid over-working students - having a homework policy which teachers adhere to will help to enforce this.
Homework encourages self-development and self-discipline. Students who complete regular homework don't just perform better at school and during exams, they learn broader life skills and associate hard work with long term rewards. Homework has also been found to improve parental relationships.
From this we can conclude that homework does indeed serve a purpose as studies provide a link between homework and higher secondary school attainment. Yet despite a lack of research to suggest these effects in primary school and younger years, homework will help to prepare students younger than 11 for secondary school and encourages them to become independent learners.
The setting and completion of homework also has benefits outside of academic attainment with parent-child relationship and home-school involvement both improving within schools as a result of successful homework practice.
However, it must be taken into consideration that in order to experience the benefits of homework, the work being set should have a clear goal, as well as being worthwhile and purposeful to encourage students to complete it.
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Homework is something every child has had to go through during their schooling. It may have been preparing a presentation, drawing up a poster or completing a worksheet. This is one subject that guarantees vastly varying opinions. Some believe there should be none at all and others find a reasonable amount of it quite useful. Some think less should be set, some think more. So, what is the reason for such contrasting opinions? What is the significance of homework?
Homework is important as it allows students to develop and hone important skills, such as time management and discipline. These are skills that they will find invaluable in the near future – including higher education and their work career. It also acts as a way for the teacher, as well as the pupil themselves, to realise their current level along with their progress. Homework also helps pupils to consolidate class work. Through this they can ensure full and clear understanding.
These are just a few reasons that highlight the significance of homework in the life of school pupils’ lives. Continue reading this article to find out more about why it’s so important as well as some helpful information on dealing with homework.
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Homework has numerous benefits on a child’s education, school life and home life. Homework is generally an engaging and interactive task set by the teacher to allow students to consolidate and apply the content they covered in class. The act of going over this content once again the student will be able to solidify their understanding.
However, they may also realise any gaps in their knowledge or questions upon doing the set task. This is equally important as it means the next day, at school, they will be able to ask their teacher. If the homework was not set, the pupil wouldn’t have realised their lack of understanding. A few advantages of homework are covered below.
Through completing their homework students can gain several important life skills to make themselves more responsible. Homework gives pupils the responsibility of completing the given task by a given time. This encourages them to become more independent and disciplined.
This may involve planning out their after-school time and deciding to complete a homework task in a given time limit. For example, the pupil may plan to spend 20 minutes on their maths homework, take a ten-minute break, and then spend 30 minutes on geography. This is something they will find fundamental during exams as well as in their future career.
When teachers set engaging tasks, such as presenting a theme in a chosen way, it gives the pupil the ability to design their own work. This encourages originality through creativity. Homework may also allow students to think outside the box to come up with ideas. This is a tool they will find useful throughout their life.
Furthermore, through completing creative and engaging tasks, a pupil will be able to discover their learning style . They will realise whether or not they like and can learn from posters, mind maps and flash cards. They can continue to apply their preferences throughout school, especially when revising for exams.
Homework teaches children how to use the resources on-hand to benefit themselves. When a pupil is given a research project, they must go online to find relevant material that they can present. Also, if they are confused and do not fully understand a question, they will need to find the answer. This teaches students how to find information through a variety of sources, such as going online, using a library, or talking to an informed person.
By knowing how to access relevant learning materials the student will find any future homework, learning and revision easier.
Homework provides an opportunity for a pupil to dive deeper into a specific topic. This may because they’ve been told to complete a project on a chosen topic. This allows students to discover potential interests. They’ll be able to go above and beyond classwork and possibly find their future subject choices or career.
The reasons above all clearly set out the insurmountable advantage that homework poses to students. Student’s benefit is the teacher’s best interest. However, what most students forget when complaining about the ‘ridiculous amount of work’ their teachers set is that the teacher needs to mark around thirty pupil’s ‘ridiculous amount of work’. So why do they do it? Why give out homework?
Homework acts as a clear representation of the pupil’s understanding and ability of the subject. It is debatably more accurate than tests, exams, or class work. This is because homework encourages the pupil to complete the work independently, without the option of asking the teacher for help. It is also done in a calm, comfortable environment. Therefore, it can show progress or activity over a long period of time if set consistently. This is unlike a quick test or quiz which is a one-time result.
Alternatively, often when a pupil fails to complete the classwork that they were meant to, due to distraction or absences, it will be set as homework. This is a reasonable solution, especially if the work done class will be essential in future lessons or tests.
Many argue that at such a young age children should not be made to stress over large piles of work. Other counter this with an argument that pupils must begin learning their life skills early – through homework. Neither are incorrect arguments.
This is why, during primary school, most teachers set a limited amount of homework . This prevents too much pressure at a young age. They will also be able to get enough sleep at night. Furthermore, this ensures sufficient time for any after school clubs or going round to a friend’s house. These activities are very important at a young age, arguably more so than homework, because they also provide valuable development.
Also, primary school homework is found to be less restrictive and more engaging. This helps children to learn better.
Often homework can become a daunting task. A major counter argument to setting homework is the stress it places on young student. So how can a student handle their out-of-school workload without it affecting their mental health?
An important factor is maintaining a comfortable but distraction-free environment. You should not be working in a stressful area. For some this may be a public area such as a quiet café. Others are unable to work comfortably in their own home. If this is the case some suitable options would be the local library or a quiet café. In the summer, you could even sit under a tree in the park to get some work done.
To maintain a distraction-free zone, some common ideas consider placing your phone in a different room, listening to songs without lyrics. Find some other useful tips and tricks to improve your focus and concentration at this Think Student article . This can help you deal with any homework stress or anxiety that you may facing.
It is also important to plan out your time , so the burden of homework does not seep into your free time. It is vital to maintain a schoolwork and life balance.
During lockdown, the entire world collectively suffered from a complete shift in our lifestyles. Most schooling (including primary, secondary and university) was moved online. Teachers began to set homework online, such as on OneNote, or Word Documents. This means getting distracted is much easier. For some people, it may even make remembering or learning much harder since they cannot physically complete it.
In this case it is important to find available resources suited to you, that can help you get the most out of online homework.
We’ve included some links down below including YouTube channels to clearly explain out topics, websites with topic summary notes, websites with interactive quizzes and other useful online help. It is essential to find an engaging and well-suited online learning method for you. If in school, make sure your chosen resources are for the specific exam board you will be writing, especially if you are revising.
In addition to the links below, also check out your own school’s website to find some useful resource links as well. When in doubt, contact your teachers to ask for useful resources for subject help.
You are not limited to the links above, there are many more online resources out there, so speak to your fellow pupils and teachers to find out more online help.
Why homework is important? As you know that every student goes to school and college, and every student has homework.
Homework has been a topic of interest for a long time. Many students believe that homework is not beneficial for them.
And some students think that without homework they can’t remember what they learn in class. If you have enough amount of homework, it is very beneficial for you.
You should do homework because it will help you to learn life skills and also help you master a skill.
Homework should be a positive experience for all students that help them to learn properly and improve their final grades. Why homework is important for students?
In this blog, we will learn what is homework and why homework is important. So, let’s get started.
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Homework can be defined as the task assigned to students by the teacher extra from the classwork. For exploring new things regarding a subject or topic. If we learn something in the classroom. We need to revise the topic otherwise we will forget. So homework is the best practice to learn new things and it helps to remind us. To move forward we need to understand a few things like what is the difference between Homework and Assignment.
Here are some reasons why teachers give homework to the students:
Why homework is important? This is a very popular question. Many students think that homework is not fun to do.
You should do more research to get more information about the basic reason why homework is good for students.
When you do your homework it teaches you how to work and study on your own. With homework, you can learn using different resources like text, libraries, book chapters and other resources.
It will also help you to deal with difficult challenges. Students can take benefit from homework because it helps to develop their learning beyond the classroom. You should also read this (2022) Best Homework Songs to Listen While Study .
Here is some reason why homework is important:
It can help students to improve their memory and thinking.
With the help of homework, students learn to utilize time wisely.
While doing homework, students can work independently. They can do their work on their own.
It helps students to take responsibility for work on their own.
With the help of homework, students can get ready for the next day’s class.
It helps students to learn using resources such as websites to find information, libraries, reference materials, and others. Also, read this Is Homework Illegal AnyWhere? .
Homework help students to explore the topic more carefully than class time permits.
Homework improves knowledge. This always results in improving confidence also.
The more you learn, understand, and practice, the more you will improve your confidence. This is also important for your exams too as it can help you to remember the concepts.
As a result, you can easily write the answers on your exam sheet. This will increase your confidence to score good grades in exams.
Homework is the best opportunity for teachers and parents to connect with their children.
While doing homework it is the best way to observe students about their strengths and weaknesses. Like in which subject they are good or poor.
Parents can track their performance easily. Also, read this Who Invented Homework And Why? Best Facts You Should Know .
Whenever any student does their homework there are so many hard questions they have to encounter so it is helpful for brainstorming the solutions.
They make every effort to complete it, whether it is taking help from the internet or from their parents.
Due to this, the problem-solving skills of the students increase and they can easily solve any problem in their life.
As we know that if we complete any task it is a pleasurable moment for us.
So when the student completes their homework sometimes it is difficult to solve any problem. Sometimes students are stuck after finding the solution. It is an achievement for them.
It motivates us to do more work and boosts our confidence.
Regular basis homework makes the student capable of grabbing more knowledge which is beneficial for scoring well in exams.
When the teacher reads a topic in the class, then the students think that this topic will be very easy.
Due to this, the students do not study the topic carefully. But when the teachers give homework based on the same topic to the students, they understand how important it is to listen to the teacher in the class.
In this way, the students feel their responsibility. That’s why homework is important for students.
Follow the strategy to complete your homework effectively How to do homework in an interesting way:
If teachers use homework correctly, it can be very effective for determining what they understand from the lesson.
It gives teachers a clear idea of which topics may require more attention because some students find them difficult. It goes further than that.
Homework should be assigned by experienced teachers who can provide specific feedback.
They should only give students assignments that are beneficial to their learning needs. And they should utilise them as a tool to address specific areas where they are struggling.
Although we’ve discussed the benefits of doing regular homework, some kids may struggle to stay motivated. These are some ways parents can encourage their children with their homework because they can play a significant part.
It will be easier for youngsters to focus if they have a designated area to complete their schoolwork. Ensure it has everything they will need for their assignments and is well-lit.
Children who work from home become accustomed to the regularity of it. While some kids may like to work in the morning, others favor the afternoon. Establish a schedule that allows your youngster to be most productive.
If kids use their homework time to learn, then it is crucial. They won’t experience the advantages described above if you do the labor instead of them. You must be there to support them and ensure they comprehend the task to complete it independently.
A fantastic strategy to encourage kids to enjoy their schoolwork is to acknowledge and compliment the effort they put in. To further motivate students, display their stellar test results at home.
If they have a lot of homework, kids can become overworked. On nights when they have a lot of homework, assist them in developing a strategy and segmenting the work. The workload will become more manageable as a result. If this works well with your child, try it every time they sit down to work at home.
Young children’s motivation and productivity are enhanced when they comprehend the significance of homework and why it is frequently required. Additionally, it educates parents on how they can help their children. At Nord Anglia Education, we strongly emphasize bringing parents, teachers, and kids together to enhance student learning via homework. Explore our schools to learn more about what we teach and how we operate.
sometimes not only the students but their parents also start wondering why the teachers of the school and coaching institute give homework to their children.
They think that homework is a burden for students but once they understand why homework is important, they start paying more attention to it.
Also, they encourage their loved ones or kids to do homework.
Every coin has two faces. Similarly, some students consider homework as a burden while others take it as an interesting way to improve their knowledge.
So, what do you think about the same? Let us know your answer through your comments. I hope it will help you to learn why homework is important for us.
Is homework only beneficial for students.
No, it is not only beneficial for students. It also helps parents and teachers to cooperate with the students. This will help students to develop successfully.
The majority of schools have made homework a requirement of their curriculum. It was implemented as part of reforms and modernization policies designed to provide the best possible outcomes to the students.
Are you searching for why is homework important? If yes, then have a close look at this blog post to explore why homework is important.
For parents, it is a hard nut to crack, engaging their children with homework. It seems like a nightmare for students to do their homework.
I am not denying that doing homework is boring for students because, at that time, they wanted to play, watch TV, and do other recreational activities instead of doing homework.
People often think homework is pretty stressful; I agree. But also, there’s a lot of significance. I think that people are far too overwhelmed with the phrase “homework,” but they may not understand why this word is the key to improving our understanding and leads to success.
Other than that, it assists the students, parents, and teachers.
So, to know more about homework and its perks, keep scrolling on this blog because here, we will illustrate why homework is important to students, parents, and teachers.
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This query is widely known because it is not exciting to do homework.
Homework is indeed important in a student’s life. But the students should do it with creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication to take advantage.
Learn how to study, do homework, and study independently, as they will master how to use various sources, such as texts, book chapters, libraries, and websites. As students handle difficulties, they’ll learn how to cope skillfully.
Do you want to know, “why is doing homework important?” let’s know the first benefits of homework for students.
Do you know, “ why is homework important to students ”? Here are the following points that help you know why is it important to do homework for students.
Why Is Homework Important For High School Students? |
Develops crucial study skills |
Potential of promoting classroom learning |
It encourages the discipline of practice. |
Homework builds communication bridges |
Homework teaches students how to problem solve. |
Students learn the importance of time management. |
Helps teachers assess a student’s learning. |
Practice makes perfect. |
Boosts memory retention |
Allows students to revise content or students understand why is homework important facts. |
If you want to know, “does homework promote learning debate points,” just read the following points.
Yes, the importance of homework in students’ life in the current scenario is the best topic for the essay. Because after the Covid 19 pandemic, only a few students spend hours doing homework.
According to students, homework is an immense burden to teachers and students, but still, it is essential. Some people doubt homework’s usefulness, but teachers and students agree homework is vital.
Homework helps students to encourage time management skills, get better grades in school, improve focus on study, and promote crucial study skills in students, etc.
Homework is planned to be a positive point of view in students that encourages children to learn. Teachers allot homework to support students’ study, use, and incorporate what has been discovered in class; develop student investigation of topics more positively than class time permits; and help students prepare for the next class session.
Homework teaches students about time management. Homework teaches students how to set importance. Homework helps teachers determine how well the lessons are being understood by their students. Also, it helps students to know why is homework important in their studies or Why is homework not important. Homework teaches students how to problem solve.
In 2006, Duke University psychology professor Harris Cooper did the most research on homework with meta-analysis. He found an optimistic correlation between homework and student achievement, describing how students (who did homework) performed better in school. The correlation was more robust for older students in 7th through 12th grade than for those in younger grades, for whom there was a weak relationship between homework and performance.
Cooper’s research concentrated on how homework affects educational achievement or Why Is Homework Important. It is possible with the help of test scores. His report stated that homework is also considered to enhance attitudes toward school, study habits, self-discipline, interest, and self-dependent problem-solving skills.
On the other hand, research demonstrated that too much homework could cause emotional and physical instances, negatively fuel mindsets about learning, and determine relaxation time for children.
In a debate, there are always two sides to the discussion. Take a look at the opinion of each side:
Few people believe that homework has negative aspects and argue that homework seems to have no educational benefits. It takes a long time away from extracurricular activities and makes learners hate learning.
They opine that the students should do other fun activities instead of doing homework so that they can learn with joy.
Moreover, people think playing is important for physical and mental growth, while homework resists their physical and mental development as it is boring.
In contrast, other people say completing assignments, projects, or schoolwork by students widens their knowledge of topics. It puts the learning responsibility and teaches essential management skills they can carry and analyze throughout their lives.
The central argument for adding to the debate about homework is that things are not just black, and every point has two sides.
Homework helps increase intellectual ability, but teachers ensure that they do not put an extreme burden on students in the name of schoolwork or assignments.
Why is homework important for the academic success of students? Many people try to find out the answer to this question. Here we discuss some reasons why homework is essential for the student’s success:
Children and young people find it difficult to manage time after school for various activities and don’t know how to prioritize their to-do lists.
Parents want these assignments for young children assigned by teachers to guide the children in developing this vital skill.
The primary objective for college students ultimately involves learning how to handle various tasks and to fit them into their schedules.
Also, plan which activity will take a shorter or longer time based on their strengths, weaknesses, or skill level, and interest.
Time management skills are important for students, especially children because they have to manage different tasks simultaneously in the future.
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With the help of homework, the students can realize their interests and what area they should pursue their advanced study to choose a worthwhile profession.
Homework stimulates the students to recognize their weaknesses and strengths, which is important for further education.
Homework is the student’s responsibility, and finishing the task on time helps the student learn to be accountable. Getting things done to do coursework individually builds the ‘I’ve made it’ capacity spirit.
Accomplishments, achievement, and responsibility seem to be the most necessary executive skills in the work environment and need to be developed in the early years as the child progresses.
Some people, including educational administration, parents, etc., think, why is homework important? Does it contribute to developing some skills in students?
Undoubtedly, It helps develop various abilities among students, and confidence is one of them. Children often need to try their problems or tests and understand that failing is necessary for learning.
Students gain faith by working through math problems or writing papers, and developing innovative problem-solving skills.
Both Self-esteem and coursework are connected very strongly. When the students assign homework, they feel they are part of it, and contribute positively.
This emotion helps make them work very hard to complete their homework on time. Completing homework builds their confidence and creates a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
Homework is a tool to sharpen the memory of students. The student is given an individual period after productive classwork to test what the teacher taught earlier in class. It encourages concentration power and develops strong memory.
A student may be able to think about new ideas that improve memory in a unique atmosphere. The student can apply the learning to real-life circumstances and experiences through homework.
Parents and students always think, why is homework important? They think that it creates an extra burden on the child. The reason for it is that they don’t get involved in it with the child.
But the homework sometimes needs the help of the parents to do it. It forces parents to remain on the same page with their kids as they work through lessons and units.
It also enables parents to reach the teacher if they find that their child is coping with one topic or subject. In the younger grades, in particular, schoolwork will help mom and dad be aware of their children’s weaknesses and strengths, providing for adequate opportunities for action if required.
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Homework is a task for students after school, which they do at home. Once the students successfully complete the homework task, they can memorize the work performed in the classroom.
Students feel informed when they finish their home tasks alone, which induces independence. Independent working fosters sincerity and dedication when the tasks get tough; an independent student can learn to get tough.
Homework requiring teamwork helps the students to develop a sense of collaboration. When a student can cooperate very well with team members to finish the tasks, it indicates that such a student can be a great team player within an organization in the future.
Children must realize the importance of hard work and shape the self-regulation and obligation to contribute to and see through their projects.” Homework can encourage students to form a hard-working ethic they will take to college and beyond.
The student develops an interest in a particular subject with the help of homework. By doing so, they can choose the right career path. Students who follow the teacher’s instructions grow their interest in a particular field. They also develop mastery of that subject.
The above points explain the reasons why is homework important in detail. The assignments should be a productive experience that allows all students to understand well and enhance their final score.
Homework assignments are useful and important for preschool, high school, and college students. Homework helps improve the scores of students on school examinations.
It will have a positive long-term impact on the student’s future. Home assignments have enabled several learners to gain important skills for their future lives.
The study finds schoolwork increases thinking capabilities and helps students gain practical skills like goal-setting, problem-solving, perseverance, and organization. The reasons why it is essential to do your homework:
There are so many aspects that you learn each day. And this is not just happening at school-there are opportunities almost anywhere.
Can you recall a time when you once learned something, but you can’t quite remember the important information when you go and say it to someone else?
Did you guys know we remember only about 20–30 percent of what we’ve been informed? I think it’s even less than that sometimes. Reviewing what you’ve learned is pretty useful, especially if it is important.
It can improve your memory power by up to 50–70%. So it can be quite useful to do your classwork to ensure you’ve learned something well. It is the reason why is homework important to complete well in time.
In class, many students come with their complete homework assignments and submit them to the teachers. The teacher evaluates every student’s worksheet and assigns grades according to the report.
By the result of your homework, you can know who your competition is in the class. He or she will give tough competition in the final examination also.
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You must hear the famous phrase “practice makes a man perfect.” If you practice well, you can do the work even better. The same is in the case of school-related work.
Practice helps students learn the subject matter better as they complete their homework assignments. Homework is a way of independent learning.
When students start doing homework, they search for the resources to complete it in the right way. The practice of doing homework as per schedule, you will find it to do correctly. It is a learning process. The more you practice the subject, the more you learn about it and find it easier.
Now from the above reasons, you know why is homework important to do well in time.
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It is clear from the above discussion why is homework important.
Homework makes a child’s overall development easier. It will prepare you for the upcoming after-school lesson and exams and help in life. Do not neglect homework assignments; improve valuable life skills by doing them.
The old saying “quality over quantity” contributes to any homework task, and there must be timely feedback to help students learn the required skill or concept. Students must understand the objective and know the importance of any task, whether at home or in college.
If you still cannot do coursework, you can take homework help from calltutors.com . Our experienced professionals guide you on any subject homework. So contact us anytime as per your requirements. We are always available for your help.
Why is homework important for teachers.
If teachers assign homework to the students properly, they can determine the capacity of their students. They can analyze in which area their students are going smoothly and where they are facing difficulty.
Firstly, it helps them to score good grades in their academics. Apart from this, there are other benefits. It teaches the students how to solve problems, plan, organization, and decision-making.
The main reason behind it is that it works as a bridge and can help teachers and parents learn more about how students like to know.
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Learn about the tests commonly used in diagnosing learning disabilities such as visual-motor integration and achievement.
Learning disabilities tests.
If your child is struggling with school assignments despite showing real initiative to learn the material there's a good chance that your child may have a learning disability . They might struggle to understand concepts or score well on tests, if this occurs often, then you should consider having your child evaluated .
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People who assess children for learning disabilities are usually experts in education, speech and language, audiology, or psychology. By conducting a series of tests, evaluations, and interviews, they work to understand what stands between your child and academic success.
Findings from these evaluations may reveal any of a number of issues, ranging from hearing loss or low vision to difficulties with focus, language use , or reading. Fortunately, there are tools and techniques for managing almost any learning-related disability —but until the issue has been diagnosed, there's not much anyone can do.
Diagnosing a learning disability in public schools requires several types of tests. Common tests include intelligence, achievement, visual-motor integration, and language. Other tests may also be used depending on the evaluator's preferences and the child's needs.
To note, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that a diagnosis of a learning disability is not made based on a single test.
Intelligence tests (often called IQ tests) most commonly used to diagnose a learning disability include the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WIPPSI), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS).
Other common intelligence, or cognitive, tests include the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test, Differential Abilities Scales (DAS), the Woodcock Johnson Test of Cognitive Abilities, and the Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence (CTONI). Findings from these tests can help pinpoint areas of strength and weakness.
Typically, an intelligence test alone cannot determine whether a child has a learning disability. In most cases, an intelligence test will be compared with a standardized achievement test to see if there is a discrepancy between the two scores.
Common achievement tests used to diagnose a learning disability include the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJ), the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT), the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT), and the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA).
These tests focus on cognitive skills such as reading , writing, and math. If your child has fallen behind in a particular academic area, schools can offer remedial support, tutoring, and other tools to help your child catch up.
Common visual motor integration tests include the Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test and the Developmental Test of Visual Motor Integration. Findings from these tests may help determine whether a child's brain is properly connecting visual cues to motor coordination.
In other words, are they able to draw what they see? If they are having difficulty integrating visual and motor skills , it will be very tough for them to learn to write or draw properly without special support.
Common language tests used in the diagnosis of learning disabilities include the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF), the Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation, and the Test of Language Development. These tests explore your child's ability to understand spoken and written language and to respond verbally to questions or cues.
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