The nuances of homework

Dear Editor,

At the end of the day, after a long period of time sitting in classes and taking in all the information presented to me, homework has always felt like another tedious chore on my plate. However, as I have gotten older, I have begun to realize how valuable and worthwhile it can be for me.

While homework would constantly stress me out throughout my time in high school, now, in college, it has helped me grasp the knowledge I retained. Of course, homework does have its share of good and bad, but really, it is worthwhile to have it around.

Homework’s purpose is to help students understand the material outside the classroom. It’s essentially a take-home quiz that you can look up references or get help with. It also tends to organize students and can help them with time management when their outside of school. Also, it can help develop a routine for after school.

Homework helps the brain keep working outside of school and lets you develop those skills from your classes, which in turn means better results in your exams and better grades. It tends to reinforce the students’ ideas, and if they ever need help, they can ask the teacher directly for assistance.

While homework has its upsides, it also has its downsides. From personal experience, homework would constantly drain me mentally and stress me out. One of the main reasons is that I would not get any enjoyment or excitement from homework. It always felt as if it were a chore, taking away from my free time after already coming from a long day at school. Homework helps students reinforce what they learned in class and develops time management skills. It keeps their brain working outside of school.

Even with the many downsides, homework is an essential tool that is often overlooked because some teachers don’t know how to give it out or don’t review it. Homework is one of the most valuable resources a student can receive to help them with their education.