Homework satisfies parents who believe homework is an integral component of school. Homework allows parents the opportunity to stay abreast of their child's curriculum and to be an active participant in their child's learning. Homework helps teachers recognize those students who need additional assistance. Homework encourages positive school-home communication and involves parents and other family members. Homework reinforces and supplements the content presented in class.
Homework promotes responsibility, independence, and decision-making skills.
Homework is often unplanned and irrelevant. Homework is often assigned without adequate collaboration among teachers, thereby causing students to have excessive assignments at some times. Homework is often not reviewed or commented on by the teacher. An environment conducive for homework is not always available in the child's home. Homework is often assigned at the end of class with no time for clarifying purposes or explanation.