homework essay
introduction
I wrote this essay assignment on 9th Apr in 2014. This essay was to right an argument and persuasive essay, using toulmin model that we learned in class. We had to find evidence online, and do the bibliography.
reflection
Finding the data and work citing was the hardest part. We had to find accurate data which can make the claim strong and persuasive. We also had to write all the materials we used and referred. I think I did well on the body paragraphs. If I can write again, I'd like to try devil's advocate, to support the opposite opinion. I learned how to claim, use evidence, find warrant, and how to conclude.
Homework benefits students
Compared to the
past, the amount of homework that schools assign for students became more and
more. Some people argue that school should ban homework, but do homework really
not have benefits? I think homework is necessary, and shouldn’t be banned. Homework
is not only good for reviewing studies in the classes, but also can assess how
well students understand and how well the teachers teach. Also, some people
argue that the time students spend doing homework is a waste, but it’s not
true. In fact, managing time for homework is a good preparation for the future.
Firstly, reviewing the works in the classes can help students not forget what they learnt, and get high scores. When students learn new things in the school, they are lasted as short-term memory. By practice of information, which is homework we talk here, short-term memory is converted into long-term memory, so that students won’t forget after days. (Adult_brain_growth.ppt) Only if the students made the things they learnt into unforgettable information, would they not have to review all the things before tests, and get higher score in the tests. It’s actually much easier for students on the whole compared to doing great amount of revision just before the tests. According to the results of several studies, “the average homework completer had higher unit test scores than 73 percent of non-completers (Cooper, Robinson, & Patall, 2006)” (David J. Marks, PhD). This made evident that completing homework can truly higher students’ test scores.
Second, homework can help both students and teachers to assess their learning and teaching conditions in order to improve them. Students would be able to find the points they are confused about, or they are poor at. On the same breath, teachers can check if students really understand the lessons, and if the teaching methods are good fits for students.
Lastly, doing homework could be a good preparation for future careers because people often have assignments even they grew up and are working. The article about spending time on homework is worth it says, “Having more meaningful homework assignments can help build management skills” (Jane Eyre), and “For high school students, doing assignments outside of the classroom get them interested in a career path.” (Jane Eyre) This shows that doing homework is not only good for the academic studies students are studying now, but also good for future careers and life styles.
To conclude, homework can help students with their studies, assessing, and careers in the future. So if schools ban homework, students would easily forget what they’ve learnt in class and have no idea about how well they are doing in the studies. Have students had whole afterschool time as free time, they wouldn’t be able to finish reading books or projects as well. Therefore, homework benefits students, and shouldn’t be banned by schools.
Work Cited
Adult_brain_growth.ppt
David J. Marks, PhD and CSC Staff. “Homework: How it helps, and how parents can help kids get
it right.” 1 April 2014. Aug 2011.
http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/homework_how_it_helps_how_parents_can_help_kids_get_it_right
Diane Ravitch, “Why Homework is Good for Kids.” HUFFPOST HEALTHY LIVING. 22 March 2007.
1 April 2014.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-ravitch/why-homework-is-good-for-_b_44037.html
Firstly, reviewing the works in the classes can help students not forget what they learnt, and get high scores. When students learn new things in the school, they are lasted as short-term memory. By practice of information, which is homework we talk here, short-term memory is converted into long-term memory, so that students won’t forget after days. (Adult_brain_growth.ppt) Only if the students made the things they learnt into unforgettable information, would they not have to review all the things before tests, and get higher score in the tests. It’s actually much easier for students on the whole compared to doing great amount of revision just before the tests. According to the results of several studies, “the average homework completer had higher unit test scores than 73 percent of non-completers (Cooper, Robinson, & Patall, 2006)” (David J. Marks, PhD). This made evident that completing homework can truly higher students’ test scores.
Second, homework can help both students and teachers to assess their learning and teaching conditions in order to improve them. Students would be able to find the points they are confused about, or they are poor at. On the same breath, teachers can check if students really understand the lessons, and if the teaching methods are good fits for students.
Lastly, doing homework could be a good preparation for future careers because people often have assignments even they grew up and are working. The article about spending time on homework is worth it says, “Having more meaningful homework assignments can help build management skills” (Jane Eyre), and “For high school students, doing assignments outside of the classroom get them interested in a career path.” (Jane Eyre) This shows that doing homework is not only good for the academic studies students are studying now, but also good for future careers and life styles.
To conclude, homework can help students with their studies, assessing, and careers in the future. So if schools ban homework, students would easily forget what they’ve learnt in class and have no idea about how well they are doing in the studies. Have students had whole afterschool time as free time, they wouldn’t be able to finish reading books or projects as well. Therefore, homework benefits students, and shouldn’t be banned by schools.
Work Cited
Adult_brain_growth.ppt
David J. Marks, PhD and CSC Staff. “Homework: How it helps, and how parents can help kids get
it right.” 1 April 2014. Aug 2011.
http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/homework_how_it_helps_how_parents_can_help_kids_get_it_right
Diane Ravitch, “Why Homework is Good for Kids.” HUFFPOST HEALTHY LIVING. 22 March 2007.
1 April 2014.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-ravitch/why-homework-is-good-for-_b_44037.html