The way I and others see it, there is no point in homework. In Finland, children do not have homework, and they are at least one of the best countries in education. Homework takes away time to do other things. Adding a half-hour or so to school in place of homework would be fine. I think that homework should be optional, since some people do like it. Without homework, you would have more time to study, and maybe do projects for school, and have time for other activities with friends and family. Projects, I think, are perfectly fine for doing at home, but the worksheets due the next day are pointless. Adding just a little bit more time to school would allow more work to be done, instead of "practicing" with worksheets at home. The following is what I think could be done to improve the situation.
- Worksheets that MUST be done at home for homework should not be given out to everyone in school.
- Add a half-hour to an hour of school to have more time for other activities and worksheets, in place of homework.
- Continue giving out projects, which can be fun, so kids can at least learn responsibility.
- Make homework optional, since some kids like homework.
So there. I hope that I can get at least 1,000 signitures on this subject. Please think about this, and support a way to stop homework.