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Should homework be banned? Should homework be banned?
Yes, homework should be banned. Yes, homework should be banned.
No, homework should not be banned. No, homework should not be banned.
Homework puts an undue amount of stress on students Homework puts an undue amount of stress on students
Classes should not necessitate homework in order to impart relevant information Classes should not necessitate homework in order to impart relevant information
Homework ensures students are practicing the material outside of class Homework ensures students are practicing the material outside of class
Homework is a way for students who aren’t as active as participants to prove their learning skills in other ways Homework is a way for students who aren’t as active as participants to prove their learning skills in other ways
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Should homework be banned?
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No, homework should not be banned.

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Homework ensures students are practicing the material outside of class

Repeating information is one of the best ways to learn.
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The Argument

Repetition helps with memorization and practice. For instance, languages would be nearly impossible to learn without homework, because languages must be constantly practiced in order to maintain. Other skills, like math, require practice with different problem sets to ensure students understand the concepts outside of a controlled environment.[1] So long as the amount of work is not unreasonable, homework should not be banned. Students need homework to practice the skills they learn in class, and they should be able to consult with a teacher on what they learned or struggled with.[2]

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Many classes are not ones where repetition is a useful skill, and homework in those cases should be adjusted accordingly or eliminated.

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  1. https://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar07/vol64/num06/The-Case-For-and-Against-Homework.aspx
  2. https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/should-we-stop-setting-homework/

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