The Value of Homework
Homework provides teens a daily occasion for learning major tasks and opportunities for growing up, says Howard Gardener, Ph.D., Harvard Professor of Cognition and Education. After school assignments should…
Help students to master skills and strengthen weaknesses
Teach time-management skills
Provide additional time to complete, edit, or revise unfinished work
Prepare students for the next lesson
Encourage participation, critical thinking, and creativity
Improve parents’ understanding of what children are learning in class
Give teachers a gauge for how a student is doing
PATRICIA HUGHES 11/22/07
My son wants nothing to do w/any of it. He was just recently dropped down to a lower level in 7th b/c the beginning of the year was the ultimate disaster. He wants to be cool and free. Homework is done as quickly as possible. Grounding!!! No more gaming systems, limited TV, no phone and possibly no more BSBl which he lives for. If that doesn't work, I don't have the answer. PE, NYS
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