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  Case: Homework-Yes or No?
I am not sure if homework is a good idea. Many of my students are home alone after school and do not have an adult at home to help them complete assignments, which results in the students not turning in complete assignment or any assignments at home. On the other hand I think it is important to spend a few minutes a night reviewing new information and homework is a good way to get kids to practice what they have learned in class. I am tired of fighting the homework battle. I would appreciate any insights on the viability of homework
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Homework depends on the class, the students, the size, and the content being covered. For example, if I had just wrapped up an entire science unit and I have a test on Friday that covers the entire unit I will have a review packet or worksheet for homework for the kids to complete and study with. I think homework can be hard to complete alone, and I also think that if you are covering your material and understanding your assessment and where each student lies in the content that you are teaching then there is no need to give homework.