WE WON!! GATEWOOD IS PRESIDENT!!
By Zoheb Seinpaal
Homework is extra schoolwork that you do after school is over. Some people think it's a good idea to have to do some homework because it can help you learn more and practice what you learned in class. Other people think it's too much work and not necessary. It's up to each person to decide what they think is the right way to go. Homework helps students learn what they need to know in school, but it can be difficult to do after a long day of classes. Some people think that homework is important and students should have to do it, while other people think that students should get more time to play and relax after school. It's up to each person to decide what they think is best. I believe that homework should be mandatory because there are more pros then cons.
Pros: Homework can help you practice the material you learn in school, so you get better at understanding and remembering the material. Doing your homework can also help you become more organized and independent, and it can be like a reward to finally close out of it when you finish it and just relax the rest of the day. Homework reinforces lessons and helps students practice and understand what was taught in class. It also can help students develop time-management skills and can help them learn to prioritize tasks. Again, homework offers a chance to review old topics, which can help students stay organized and prepared for tests and exams. Going over material at home can also improve their overall school performance. Concerned parents can also look and see how their child is doing.
Cons: Homework can be a big source of frustration for both students and parents. It can create stress and anxiety, especially when students are overwhelmed with too much work. It can lead to a lack of motivation and enthusiasm for learning and can limit the amount of time available for other activities. It can also lead to a lack of balance between school and family life. It can also be difficult to assess the effectiveness of homework, as it can be difficult to measure student's progress. Finally, homework can lead to a lack of enjoyment in learning, as students may become overwhelmed by the amount of work they are expected to complete. Due to lack of stress and the massive workloads that some students receive, it can lead to depression and severe anxiety which if unchecked can lead to bad things.
Therefore, Homework should be mandatory in order to ensure that students are able to practice and reinforce the material that they have learned in class. Homework also encourages students to develop good study habits and to become more independent learners. Also, homework can help students to develop their problem-solving skills and to think critically about the material that they are studying. Unfortunately, homework can also mess up a student's life because of the intense workloads and the fact that most students do not have enough time to complete their assignments. Homework has become more of a problem over the years. The pros weigh out the cons and students should have mandatory schoolwork.