Homework is a constant in school. Some classes have more homework than others, such as AP and math classes. However, that begs the question: should only repetition-based classes such as math or vocab-heavy courses require homework? Could the other classes only require homework if a student didn’t finish work in class? KTR interviewed a handful of students to get their thoughts on homework loads.
“I don’t think most classes necessarily need homework daily but most classes, especially STEM, should have homework every other day. However, homework limits should be a thing to prevent people from getting overwhelmed and they should only be allowed if the work takes less than an hour. Having more time to do an assignment could lead to more procrastination” says Nava Khurgel, a senior at CHS.
“I don’t think that classes should have daily homework and there should be limits to the amount of homework assigned. The repetitive classes that need regular homework should at least spread their homework out. It may encourage more extracurricular participation with a more flexible schedule” said Kellen Bobko, a freshman at CHS.
“Math and history should have homework as there are a lot of things to remember. There should also be homework limits. I think having a few homework assignments per week is good, but having hour-long assignments every day is grueling. BKT is very helpful for students who need repetition, and spreading out the deadlines could also help students retain information. I think that students would be able to do more extracurricular activities if there was less homework” said Patrick Daly, a freshman at CHS.
“I think math classes should have homework very often. Not necessarily daily, but often enough that students are regularly practicing new concepts. I would say the same for languages, but having lots of homework in an elective class is annoying. Homework limits would be hard to create and enforce since teachers, classes, and student abilities vary so much. Teachers should be reminded that their students are taking other classes and so they should assign a reasonable amount of work so that students are prepared, but not overworked. Also, one-day homework deadlines are in general not great since some students participate in sports or other activities that can eat up a whole night. So I think all assignments should be spread out” says Evelyn Wellmon, a senior at CHS.
Homework is a necessary tool to help students be successful in class. However, it is also important to also look at the stress levels and extracurricular activity participation. Hopefully, students will take their homework and use it as a successful tool but also have fun and enjoy learning.
