IN MODERATION, HOMEWORK IS HELPFUL

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This is a very personal topic for me, as one who is a home educator. When I was younger, I would question why we were given assignments. I did not understand why we had to be burdened with so much workload when we had only just finished hours at school and should be going home to rest.

But as I grew older and got into the university, I learned why that had to be. Homework is important. I believe that the purpose of homework is to provide students opportunities to master problem solving skills.The learning curve for any new skill is time-consuming. If a student masters the skills during homework, then tests will be easy. Homework teaches you to work unsupervised and help you develop time management skills.You don't learn these so easily in class.
Teachers are not always able to get all the kids in class to learn everything about a subject no matter how much they try. Each child has his/her strength and requirements to learn that may not be learned in the short span of time in class. Giving homework is a way that the teacher makes the child go on to do some practicing. When a child takes home some work, most of the time, they can't just do it flimsily. They have to give their interest and effort to ensuring that they get it right. Plus, it's another means that parents/guidance have to stay abreast with their child/wards' performance in subjects.

Homework has a purpose. Actually, it has two main purposes:
One, to practice what you have learned so you will get better at it. And two, to give parents a chance to be more involved in their child's academics.
Common sense tells us that practice is required to get better at anything.
Handwriting homework are given so students can practice scribbling at home at their convenience. English and comprehension passages are given inprder that students practice reading and to understand what and how they may. Maths are given to sharpen their skills and put their minds to work. There are reasons for these things.

Even as a home educator, I catch myself giving the kids under my supervision homework to do when I go my way. It's a way that I guage their levels of understanding of what I previously taught them. Often times, it stirs in them some level of excitement to be involved in that subject, particularly if they perform the tasks well and enjoyed the lessons.

Here's the thing, though: it is helpful in moderation. When a child is overwhelmed with homework, they don't put the necessary effort into it. Children - especially young children - need time to play and develop in other ways
There is a balance that can be tipped in either direction. No homework obviously means that children won't get that extra practice, and too much homework can cause them to give up on it all together.

I hope that this was interesting to read. Thanks for coming around.