I have no problem with homework as long as students have time to work on work at school as well. I'm always frustrated by situations when kids are given problems, assignments, projects with little to no time for support. If time is not utilized well at school, then it becomes homework. The biggest thing is the opportunity for students to receive feedback or ask questions.
I think I seem to be speaking to higher grades maybe grade 7 plus with that model.
Elementary... I don't see the purpose of homework for students up to a point. If anything, it's a battle with children at that age and often creates more problems in regards to having a negative attitude towards school rather than positive.
Reading actually makes the most sense for elementary homework... otherwise, I don't see what the point might be.
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