Homework is a waste of time

Unrelated argument: "majority of students cannot simply memorize theories instantaneously" -> I did not claim any student could do so. Instead, I stated that making the effort to process textual information improves ones ability to process language. This claim is not made by a reliable source: "This is due to us only learning 10% of what we read after 3 days of reading the material" Generalization: "we can only learn from using these skills in practical methods,for example, maths is applied practically through doing worksheets." - The fact that math is currently taught by application does not prove that human can only learn using their skills in practical methods. "Drilling exercise sheets is sometimes essential when studying for tests." - I admitted that it prepares students for a specific test but countered that it does not apply to other subject or develop his thinking skill and therefore it is not the most effective method. An action can only be consider a waste of time by comparison to an other action. "The aim of homework is to practice the theories learned in class and to cement that knowledge in the mind." - Students may learn to apply the theoretical knowledge that they learned in class on an abstract word problem but that doesn't mean that it develops a deep understanding of the subject. Word problems simply reinforce a narrow versions of the information that the student learned which only serves to pass the upcoming text. "It's also a time to find any flaws in your understandings and to work extra hard to thoroughly understand the concept." -> The flaws that it demonstrates in your understanding are on the shallow level since they are only in relation to a narrow question. This is why test are not an accurate measure of fundamental understanding and therefore nor are exercises. Argument does not address my point :"High school is not designed for acquiring jobs, they are designed to give every student a broad knowledge of subjects. This is necessary in opening student's minds to subjects they haven't tried but might enjoy." -> My point was that students only remember a small portion of what they learn therefore it the skills set that they develop that mainly help them through life. Therefore, this is not a criticism of teaching students a broad amount of knowledge but instead simply stating that the human mind filters out a lot of it. However, the amount you remember is proportional the amount of knowledge you were taught. "That is not necessary due to many students being teenagers. Teenagers generally experience growth spurts at this age. This means that teenagers figure are not affected by eating excessively as most of that energy goes into fueling muscle growth and hormonal development" -> I was taking about having more time to improve there health not figure. Also, stating that a teenager figure is not affected by eating excessively is a gross exaggeration. They have a higher metabolism but they can still become fat. These arguments also don't rule out exercising as it is needed for muscle growth and overall health. These claim are not based on a reliable source: "Homework is essential to a school child's life as it reinforces things learnt in class as many students only remember 10-20% of what teachers say in class after 3 days. (2) , it is essential to engage in participatory activities such as homework as this increases the remembering rate to 65% after 3 days." "By doing homework students will form good study habits, these study habits will eventually carry over to their jobs and careers which would then help them have a fruitful career" -> The same could be said about reading a textbook and writing down what one understood about the course material which develop the mind as well. "By doing homework students are continually promoting values such as dedication and persistence. These are essential for when obtaining jobs or for any task in life. So by doing homework you are not only promoting school work but habits that will ensure a bright future." -> Any studying system develops dedication and persistence therefore this argument is pointless. "Homework also generally leads to better grades which then leads to a better grades when applying for separate colleges or universities. By dedicating time towards studying towards something, you are improving your chances of being accepted into a higher-caliber education facility which then leads to more career options." -> This argument is bias, he uses the word homework instead of studying which would support both are cases. "On the other hand socializing does not earn you higher grades as it does not directly contribute towards an improved education. This means that lower grades = more limiting options when choosing colleges of universities. This then leads to having to study for longer periods of time before transferring over to another field. This can simply be avoided by achieving a desirable final mark which then leads to a clear path without transfers to achieving your dream job." -> Good social skills will give much more career advancement opportunities to person than graduating from a high university. To advance in the job market a person must be good at teamwork, not cause conflict in the workplace and have a good relationship with their boss. In addition, having contacts can be very beneficial on the job market and when upper management position open up, companies look for people who can achieve their quarterly goals and that takes people skills. Those who merely studying all the time will only be able to do office paper work or the technical aspect of their job.