Homework prepares students for classroom participation and activities. Homework develops independent study habits. Homework reinforces and extends school learning experiences and provides practice, review and application of basic skills. Homework provides a structure for reaching closure on the skills and knowledge taught in the classroom. Homework lays the foundation for students taking responsibility for their own learning.
Homework develops organizational and time management skills.
Homework stimulates creativity and imagination while fostering student initiative. Homework stimulates critical thinking and problem solving. Homework provides for the application of learning to real life situations. Homework provides, practice, review and application of basic skills. The assignment of homework serves several purposes.