Homework yes or homework no?

We just finished reading an article about a family that signed some sort of contract with their childrens school that says their kids will no longer be assigned homework, but will be only marked on the work they do in class. The parents say the homework was just 'busy work'.

I strongly feel that having homework IS imporant in classes such as math because there are formulas you need to know how to use and when to use. In the cases of math and sciences, I think that a certain amount of homework should be assigned that MUST be done by all students, maybe even just 5 or so specific questions just so students will remember what went down during the day and to double check whether or not they really get it, but then have the option to do more practice if they need it.


Doing homework for the sake or homework is not something I agree with. I believe there has to be a balance especially at the age that those children are at, but as for high school I think it's necessary. For people like me who are not natural at subjects such as math, NEED homework. It's not simple and for me to do half decent, I need to know my stuff which means I need to do homework. I can't just sit back for the class and listen and know exactly how to do everything, I need practice time and since class isn't long enough homework is very necessary.

This is a tough questions since everyone learns differently; I believe some kids don't necessatily need homework and some do. I know that teachers do want the best for their students and want them all to succeed. Our teachers know what's best for us so as long as they give their students what they need practice with but not over do it, and remember we have other tough subjects on our plates also, I think that'll work out just fine.

And really, when you look at the bigger picture homework (although it can be a pain) is helping us all out in the long run. It's preparing us all for university or jobs that require us to bring work home. I don't think a homeworkless world is the answer, I think a balance of working hard in class and reviewing the necessary amount of time at home is.