Homework Discussions Poll
In this poll, we will discuss the opposing opinions based on homework and teachers' use of it. All polls on The Scroll conclude at the end of the month and the results are incorporated into the next issue.
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Monthly Scroll Poll- Homework in Schools
Monthly Scroll Poll- Homework in Schools
By Lillie Olson
By Lillie Olson
Should we Have Homework?
Should we Have Homework?
All but one of the responders say homework is welcome at times, with one saying toodles to homework for good.
Does Practice help you?
Does Practice help you?
Most people can agree that practice does not make perfect or permanent, but it does help some with memory.
If you WASTED time, is it your RESPONSIBILITY to do it later?
If you WASTED time, is it your RESPONSIBILITY to do it later?
It was a slam dunk, with the results saying that, if you failed to focus in class, then you do, in fact, have the responsibility of making it up yourself.
Too much curriculum in a year? Homework or cut it?
Too much curriculum in a year? Homework or cut it?
Agreeably, 60% of responders say teachers should cut overlapping curriculum, rather than sending students home with no help.
Graded? Ruin you worthy?
Graded? Ruin you worthy?
3/5 of us say homework should get a grade but not with a big enough percentage to ruin your grade.
Go over it together?
Go over it together?
Teachers should go over homework the next day in class, according to four of you students.
Different styles?
Different styles?
80% of respondents say that there should be options for students to choose from, in order to have the best experience and retain the most knowledge.
Late or on time?
Late or on time?
One response cuts a tie between the idea that homework should have due dates and that homework should not. The winner comes out to be that homework should be able to be turned in via personal choice.
Good or bad?
Good or bad?
We all agree that homework has its ups and downs. In between good and bad, the war continues regarding whether or not to keep homework in our school systems.
Links to Research on Benefits and Disadvantages of Homework in School to Backup Your Opinions:
Links to Research on Benefits and Disadvantages of Homework in School to Backup Your Opinions:
https://www.idtech.com/blog/is-homework-beneficial-the-pros-and-cons-for-kids
https://www.edutopia.org/no-proven-benefits
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