Should Homework Be Banned?

**KarissaMann05** · 07-06-2012, 08:53 PM

"Homework, or homework assignment, refers to tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed outside of class. Common homework assignments may include a quantity or period of reading to be performed, writing or typing to be completed, problems to be solved, a school project to be built, or other skills to be practiced." -- Wiki

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What do you think?

EDIT: This poll is settled up as a private only, so your vote with your name will not show up in the poll. Just head up, AD'ers.

EDIT II: I should voice my opinion on this one. I voted "Unsure" because it is actually news to me. I never thought of effects on people if they are doing homework. But, I feel uneasy about ban the whole homework because I thought it is too extreme. I kinda of agreed with one dA commenter, belle-of-kilronan.

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 12:31 AM

I believe that homework assignment should be banned but... students should still study everyday to retention the information in their brain. The 1 hour studying should be enough by read the book or information handout. Those is best preparation for test.

The homework take time away from family and I believe that family should spend more time with their child.

When I was younger, my father filled out the homework assignment for me and showed the paper then put in folder. That left me as none to learn and until I got in middle school, I got very little or no homework because special education was much worse so left me with very little learning. When I entered 9th grade at high school and I got zero homework at all. The special education at high school is nothing, except for crafting like use construction paper to decorate, color the picture, basic math like add and subtract, read preschool/kindergarten, watch Nick Jr. on TV, walk on track field with teacher, free ice cream, free juices, free snacks, basic history/science and play kiddie games on iMac G3. I told my parent that I want go to college and they started surprised about classroom that I was in, was bad. I had long IEP and my parent agreed with me that I should go to deaf school for better education. I was extremely struggle with high school for 2 years until much improvement during senior year but not ready for college because of my english and reading weren't great. I left deaf school to hearing school so made my first time to be in mainstream classes with hearing students. I didn't pass the state exam in english until late 2006 so I got high school diploma. My VR recommended me go to community college before transfer to university but I rather to worked for several years so not enroll at community college until Spring 2010.

I'm seriously regretted about left deaf school because I had terrible experience with mainstream school.

During mainstream classes, I noticed many students hadn't finish the assignment at home and our teacher wasn't happy but they let us to finish in class and cut the assignment that we could finish in class. I didn't have much homework in mainstream classes. The school that I was attend is underperforming and had been bad since 90's.

In college, it is your responsible to finish the assignment as you can and must be ahead to scheduled or you can fail the class easily. The college has more studying than in high school.

kokonut · 07-07-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

"Homework, or homework assignment, refers to tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed outside of class. Common homework assignments may include a quantity or period of reading to be performed, writing or typing to be completed, problems to be solved, a school project to be built, or other skills to be practiced." -- Wiki

In Dispute: Should Homework be Banned? by #inDISPUTE on deviantART

What do you think?

They should double or even triple the amount of homework because if they can't get to used to that on a regular basis they sure as hell won't be ready in the real world.

**KarissaMann05** · 07-07-2012, 12:36 AM

To Foxrac--

Interesting thought.

I did finish my homework the most of time but, sometimes, I didn't complete it for some reasons. I think it is probably better if it is a simple homework. For example, studying a few things for a few different things. I can understand if it'll be harder if you have a lot of homework from four to eight different classes in any college. It can be more painful than high school.

Oh, well. Welcome to reality, all after...

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kokonut

They should double or even triple the amount of homework because if they can't get to used to that on a regular basis they sure as hell won't be ready in the real world.

Wait, I think you prefer to spend more time with family and you support homeschooling so what's up with you?

**KarissaMann05** · 07-07-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kokonut

They should double or even triple the amount of homework because if they can't get to used to that on a regular basis they sure as hell won't be ready in the real world.

True... I am not sure about ban all of the homework. But, what about little kids and older? That is where I disagree. I feel they should have a few homework once a week.

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

To Foxrac--

Interesting thought.

I did finish my homework the most of time but, sometimes, I didn't complete it for some reasons. I think it is probably better if it is a simple homework. For example, studying a few things for a few different things. I can understand if it'll be harder if you have a lot of homework from four to eight different classes in any college. It can be more painful than high school.

Oh, well. Welcome to reality, all after...

Some college courses don't have homework but you still to have study the note, book or handout.

8 classes or 24 credits (3 credits per class) is too much but you could finish the college so faster with those.

In this fall, I will have 5 classes - 15 credits and have 2 years to left.

kokonut · 07-07-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

True... I am not sure about ban all of the homework. But, what about little kids and older? That is where I disagree. I feel they should have a few homework once a week.

I'm talking once they get into middle school onward. It should be a gradual process, though but increasingly more homework. No sense in letting them have the idea that in life everything is free.

**KarissaMann05** · 07-07-2012, 12:45 AM

I edited my post again for my own opinion on this thread.

**KarissaMann05** · 07-07-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kokonut

I'm talking once they get into middle school onward. It should be a gradual process, though but increasingly more homework. No sense in letting them have the idea that in life everything is free.

Okay, I see your point is.

Yeah, same with colleges where they will give you homework everyday. If I am able to keep it up, I am all good. If I can't keep it up, well, it is my own fault for being slow no matter what how I try to manage it with my own personal schedule. Since, it is only reality.

So, yeah...

**KarissaMann05** · 07-07-2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

Some college courses don't have homework but you still to have study the note, book or handout.

8 classes or 24 credits (3 credits per class) is too much but you could finish the college so faster with those.

In this fall, I will have 5 classes - 15 credits and have 2 years to left.

Yeah, some students did what you will do, too.

I only take two classes for this summer, and last Spring term, I took four classes with a few credits because of HS diploma I need...

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

Okay, I see your point is.

Yeah, same with colleges where they will give you homework everyday. If I am able to keep it up, I am all good. If I can't keep it up, well, it is my own fault for being slow no matter what how I try to manage it with my own personal schedule. Since, it is only reality.

So, yeah...

The college is different from high school.

You don't take class everyday, more like M-W or T-TH or M-W-F or once per week, however some classes take everyday.

Some classes provide assignments for more points to total grade and you don't have to finish in next day, unlike high school, but in some case, some professors want assignment to be completed in next day.

Almost all courses, even no assignments, require you to study, make better preparation prior to test/quiz and get a better note too.

For me, I didn't have many assignments when I was in hearing college but... I still have to study by read the note or book.

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

Yeah, some students did what you will do, too.

I only take two classes for this summer, and last Spring term, I took four classes with a few credits because of HS diploma I need...

me? I have choice to not take 8 classes so 5 classes are enough for me. My VR only paid that limited to 15 credits = 5 classes.

At college, you have choice about how many classes will you take and it is totally up to you but... schools have maximum credit that you could take - mostly 17-20 credits.

**KarissaMann05** · 07-07-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

The college is different from high school.

You don't take class everyday, more like M-W or T-TH or M-W-F or once per week, however some classes take everyday.

Some classes provide assignments for more points to total grade and you don't have to finish in next day, unlike high school, but in some case, some professors want assignment to be completed in next day.

Almost all courses, even no assignments, require you to study, make better preparation prior to test/quiz and get a better note too.

For me, I didn't have many assignments when I was in hearing college but... I still have to study by read the note or book.

But, I did get homeworks to classes everyday before-- for Monday to Thursday... And before a few last weeks, I return some homework to those classes. This summer, I still get the same thing for two days, Tuesday and Thursday. I gave out my homework every Thrusday as well.

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

But, I did get homeworks to classes everyday before-- for Monday to Thursday... And before a few last weeks, I return some homework to those classes. This summer, I still get the same thing for two days, Tuesday and Thursday. I gave out my homework every Thrusday as well.

It is up to professors.

When you start college courses with real credits so you will see.

**KarissaMann05** · 07-07-2012, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

me? I have choice to not take 8 classes so 5 classes are enough for me. My VR only paid that limited to 15 credits = 5 classes.

At college, you have choice about how many classes will you take and it is totally up to you but... schools have maximum credit that you could take - mostly 17-20 credits.

Yes, you're right about college. But, I was talked about HS diploma for replace my old one. If I graduate this summer, then I expect more extra homework for another college in Oregon. But, it is worthy for.

So, yes, it is totally different than HS, of course.

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

Yes, you're right about college. But, I was talked about HS diploma for replace my old one. If I graduate this summer, then I expect more extra homework for another college in Oregon. But, it is worthy for.

So, yes, it is totally different than HS, of course.

When I took remedial classes at college, it is known as no credit classes (less than 100 level), I had a lot of homework (assignments) but got LESS after I started credit classes, however MORE STUDYING - it means you have read all notes.

More extra homework - I think you means MORE studying.

**KarissaMann05** · 07-07-2012, 01:24 AM

Ah, I see.

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

Ah, I see.

Yup.

In American history course, I had to read 50 pages of note repeatedly until my brain started capable to retention the information. I had to read about 150 pages of history book. There is NO assignments but all grades are based on test, class attendance, motivation and communication with professor.

I passed the class with B.

**Reba** · 07-07-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

The college is different from high school.

True that!

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You don't take class everyday, more like M-W or T-TH or M-W-F or once per week, however some classes take everyday.

Yes, it depends on the class. At my college, some classes are every day, some twice a week, some three times a week, some are Fast Forward (half a semester), and some are internet, so we never attend class on campus. I prefer the internet classes so I don't have to commute, and I can work at my own pace (usually ahead of schedule). My college encourages students to take more classes twice a week instead of daily. They want the students to reduce commuting and parking problems.

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...Almost all courses, even no assignments, require you to study, make better preparation prior to test/quiz and get a better note too.

I've never had a class that didn't include assignments (how else do you get grades?) but you are correct that every course requires preparation and study.

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For me, I didn't have many assignments when I was in hearing college but... I still have to study by read the note or book.

Interesting.

**Reba** · 07-07-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

In American history course, I had to read 50 pages of note repeatedly until my brain started capable to retention the information. I had to read about 150 pages of history book. There is NO assignments but all grades are based on test, class attendance, motivation and communication with professor.

I passed the class with B.

Very interesting.

How does an instructor judge and grade "motivation?"

**Reba** · 07-07-2012, 10:26 AM

Re: the link.

When I was an elementary student, I enjoyed homework. I also liked to play school at home.

In junior and senior high school, I didn't enjoy homework and did as little as possible. (Bad me.)

In college, I knew it was necessary, so I did it. Sometimes I enjoyed, sometimes not. It depended on the subject and the type of homework.

Right now, I enjoy doing the "hands on" computer assignments but I don't enjoy reading about computer subjects. I prefer to do them. But I know it's necessary, so I get my highlighter out and read my chapters.

Barbaro · 07-07-2012, 10:36 AM

I am not sure I can comment on this. In private school, we had too much homework, but managed to get good grades. I've had about 5 hours of sleep daily. We were able to get nap on school bus rides.

I used to take six classes per semester at a college. With my private school experience, it helped me prepare competing my classes. My sister-in-law did the same thing for six years. Her music program is difficult.

dereksbicycles · 07-07-2012, 11:31 AM

Ok, why not take ASL class? Who cares about homework? Just use ASL in class. You don't need to use ASL in real world or do it for assignments. After all, homeworks are ridiculous righ?

See how much ASL a person can learn this way.

diehardbiker · 07-07-2012, 12:19 PM

I supported homework, this help reinforce the responsiblity and helps them prepare for their career. There are plenty of careers that requires one to work inside work and outside work. This is really about self discipline.

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

True that!

Yes, it depends on the class. At my college, some classes are every day, some twice a week, some three times a week, some are Fast Forward (half a semester), and some are internet, so we never attend class on campus. I prefer the internet classes so I don't have to commute, and I can work at my own pace (usually ahead of schedule). My college encourages students to take more classes twice a week instead of daily. They want the students to reduce commuting and parking problems.

I've never had a class that didn't include assignments (how else do you get grades?) but you are correct that every course requires preparation and study.

Interesting.

Oh I see.

Math 100 - no mandatory assignment, however professor give recommended numbers to practice like say do from 1 to 59 (odd numbers), all grades are from test and attendance.

Biology 101/103 - no assignment for main class but have to finish the lab assignment before lab class end. I have to study the notes. All grades are test and attendance

ITS - Web Development - hand-on assignment, can be finish in class every Tuesday or at home if you prefer, but if you don't finish so do it at home, the class lecture on Thursday. The grades are from assignment, test and attendance.

Art 100 - 3 assignments and 2 projects for entire semester, also have to study the notes and books. The grades are from assignment, test, projects and attendance.

I just gave 4 examples above but I took 24 credit courses and 4 remedial courses in total.

Gallaudet University is more research paper as assignment but there is very little hand-on assignments for IT courses, however you have to type 2 pages of research paper. I had math course from all weekday, except for Tuesday and mandatory assignment - due in next day - pretty like high school. I had ASL assignments too and had to use iMovie or Final Cut Pro to make ASL video.

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

Very interesting.

How does an instructor judge and grade "motivation?"

You have to be ready and raise your hand.

When history teacher asks question so raise your hand and answer the question. If you have questions or make comment so raise your hand to give a question or explain about something.

Being quiet and doesn't say won't earn points to total grade.

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

Re: the link.

When I was an elementary student, I enjoyed homework. I also liked to play school at home.

In junior and senior high school, I didn't enjoy homework and did as little as possible. (Bad me.)

In college, I knew it was necessary, so I did it. Sometimes I enjoyed, sometimes not. It depended on the subject and the type of homework.

Right now, I enjoy doing the "hands on" computer assignments but I don't enjoy reading about computer subjects. I prefer to do them. But I know it's necessary, so I get my highlighter out and read my chapters.

Yup, the hand-on assignments are common in IT courses at hearing college but... NONE at Gallaudet University because you have to do essay or research paper.

I prefer hand-on assignments to essay/research paper, at least for IT courses.

**KarissaMann05** · 07-07-2012, 01:22 PM

Thank you for share your opinions with us.

Also, I noticed three votes favor of ban homework. I wonder, can you tell us why you support to ban homework? We are just curious.

**Foxrac** · 07-07-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

Thank you for share your opinions with us.

Also, I noticed three votes favor of ban homework. I wonder, can you tell us why you support to ban homework? We are just curious.

I'm only one voted yes.

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07-06-2012, 08:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
KarissaMann05 Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 6,381	Should Homework Be Banned? "Homework, or homework assignment, refers to tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed outside of class. Common homework assignments may include a quantity or period of reading to be performed, writing or typing to be completed, problems to be solved, a school project to be built, or other skills to be practiced." -- Wiki In Dispute: Should Homework be Banned? by #inDISPUTE on deviantART What do you think? EDIT: This poll is settled up as a private only, so your vote with your name will not show up in the poll. Just head up, AD'ers. EDIT II: I should voice my opinion on this one. I voted "Unsure" because it is actually news to me. I never thought of effects on people if they are doing homework. But, I feel uneasy about ban the whole homework because I thought it is too extreme. I kinda of agreed with one dA commenter, belle-of-kilronan. Last edited by KarissaMann05; 07-07-2012 at 01:54 PM. Reason: Add a note.

07-07-2012, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Foxrac Need Stormtroopers? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Zaphias Posts: 32,537	I believe that homework assignment should be banned but... students should still study everyday to retention the information in their brain. The 1 hour studying should be enough by read the book or information handout. Those is best preparation for test. The homework take time away from family and I believe that family should spend more time with their child. When I was younger, my father filled out the homework assignment for me and showed the paper then put in folder. That left me as none to learn and until I got in middle school, I got very little or no homework because special education was much worse so left me with very little learning. When I entered 9th grade at high school and I got zero homework at all. The special education at high school is nothing, except for crafting like use construction paper to decorate, color the picture, basic math like add and subtract, read preschool/kindergarten, watch Nick Jr. on TV, walk on track field with teacher, free ice cream, free juices, free snacks, basic history/science and play kiddie games on iMac G3. I told my parent that I want go to college and they started surprised about classroom that I was in, was bad. I had long IEP and my parent agreed with me that I should go to deaf school for better education. I was extremely struggle with high school for 2 years until much improvement during senior year but not ready for college because of my english and reading weren't great. I left deaf school to hearing school so made my first time to be in mainstream classes with hearing students. I didn't pass the state exam in english until late 2006 so I got high school diploma. My VR recommended me go to community college before transfer to university but I rather to worked for several years so not enroll at community college until Spring 2010. I'm seriously regretted about left deaf school because I had terrible experience with mainstream school. During mainstream classes, I noticed many students hadn't finish the assignment at home and our teacher wasn't happy but they let us to finish in class and cut the assignment that we could finish in class. I didn't have much homework in mainstream classes. The school that I was attend is underperforming and had been bad since 90's. In college, it is your responsible to finish the assignment as you can and must be ahead to scheduled or you can fail the class easily. The college has more studying than in high school. orangeearths likes this. __________________ In Moto We Trust

07-07-2012, 12:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
KarissaMann05 Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 6,381	To Foxrac-- Interesting thought. I did finish my homework the most of time but, sometimes, I didn't complete it for some reasons. I think it is probably better if it is a simple homework. For example, studying a few things for a few different things. I can understand if it'll be harder if you have a lot of homework from four to eight different classes in any college. It can be more painful than high school. Oh, well. Welcome to reality, all after... Last edited by KarissaMann05; 07-07-2012 at 12:37 AM. Reason: Avoid confusing two AD'ers with my reply.

07-07-2012, 10:36 AM	#23 (permalink)
Barbaro Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dæləs Posts: 1,308	I am not sure I can comment on this. In private school, we had too much homework, but managed to get good grades. I've had about 5 hours of sleep daily. We were able to get nap on school bus rides. I used to take six classes per semester at a college. With my private school experience, it helped me prepare competing my classes. My sister-in-law did the same thing for six years. Her music program is difficult. __________________ We know what we are but not what we may be. -Author:Shakespeare

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07-07-2012, 12:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
KarissaMann05 Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 6,381	I edited my post again for my own opinion on this thread.

07-07-2012, 01:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
KarissaMann05 Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 6,381	Ah, I see.

07-07-2012, 10:26 AM	#22 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,158	Re: the link. When I was an elementary student, I enjoyed homework. I also liked to play school at home. In junior and senior high school, I didn't enjoy homework and did as little as possible. (Bad me.) In college, I knew it was necessary, so I did it. Sometimes I enjoyed, sometimes not. It depended on the subject and the type of homework. Right now, I enjoy doing the "hands on" computer assignments but I don't enjoy reading about computer subjects. I prefer to do them. But I know it's necessary, so I get my highlighter out and read my chapters.

07-07-2012, 11:31 AM	#24 (permalink)
dereksbicycles Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 60202 Posts: 3,797	Ok, why not take ASL class? Who cares about homework? Just use ASL in class. You don't need to use ASL in real world or do it for assignments. After all, homeworks are ridiculous righ? See how much ASL a person can learn this way.

07-07-2012, 12:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
diehardbiker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: In back of Superduty Posts: 11,258	I supported homework, this help reinforce the responsiblity and helps them prepare for their career. There are plenty of careers that requires one to work inside work and outside work. This is really about self discipline. PowerON likes this. __________________ J-MAC's quote: "People who try and fail are more superior than people who don't try at all" "If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as the souls who live under tyranny." Thomas Jefferson (1778) Avatar picture is Cape Hatteras light house in OBX.

07-07-2012, 01:22 PM	#29 (permalink)
KarissaMann05 Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 6,381	Thank you for share your opinions with us. Also, I noticed three votes favor of ban homework. I wonder, can you tell us why you support to ban homework? We are just curious.

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