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The Pros and Cons of Homework

The dreaded word for students across the country—homework. 

Homework has long been a source of debate, with parents, educators, and education specialists debating the advantages of at-home study. There are many pros and cons of homework. We’ve examined a few significant points to provide you with a summary of the benefits and disadvantages of homework.

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Pro 1: Homework Helps to Improve Student Achievement

Homework teaches students various beneficial skills that they will carry with them throughout their academic and professional life, from time management and organization to self-motivation and autonomous learning. 

Homework helps students of all ages build critical study abilities that help them throughout their academic careers. Learning at home also encourages the development of good research habits while encouraging students to take ownership of their tasks.

If you’re finding that homework is becoming an issue at home, check out this article to learn how to tackle them before they get out of hand.

Con 1: Too Much Homework Can Negatively Affect Students 

You’ll often hear from students that they’re stressed out by schoolwork. Stress becomes even more apparent as students get into higher grade levels. 

A study conducted on high school student’s experiences found that high-achieving students found that too much homework leads to sleep deprivation and other health problems such as: 

• Weight loss 
• Stomach problems 

More than half of students say that homework is their primary source of stress, and we know what stress can do on our bodies.

It’s been shown that excessive homework can lead to cheating. With too much homework, students end up copying off one another in an attempt to finish all their assignments.

Pro 2: Homework Helps to Reinforce Classroom Learning

Homework is most effective when it allows students to revise what they learn in class. Did you know that students typically retain only 50% of the information teachers provide in class?

Students need to apply that information to learn it.

Homework also helps students develop key skills that they’ll use throughout their lives: 

• Accountability 
• Time management
• Self-direction
• Critical thinking
• Independent problem-solving

The skills learned in homework can then be applied to other subjects and practical situations in students’ daily lives.

Con 2: Takes Away From Students Leisure Time

Children need free time. This free time allows children to relax and explore the world that they are living in. This free time also gives them valuable skills they wouldn’t learn in a classroom, such as riding a bike, reading a book, or socializing with friends and family. 

Having leisure time teaches kids valuable skills that cannot be acquired when doing their homework at a computer.

Plus, students need to get enough exercise. Getting exercise can improve cognitive function, which might be hindered by sedentary activities such as homework.

Pro 3: Homework Gets Parents Involved with Children’s Learning

Homework helps parents track what their children are learning in school. 

Also allows parents to see what their children’s academic strengths and weaknesses are. Homework can alert parents to any learning difficulties that their children might have, enabling them to provide assistance and modify their child’s learning approach as necessary.

Parents who help their children with homework will lead to higher academic performance, better social skills and behaviour, and greater self-confidence in their children.

Con 3: Homework Is Not Always Effective

Numerous researchers have attempted to evaluate the importance of homework and how it enhances academic performance. According to a study , homework in primary schools has a minimal effect since students pursue unrelated assignments instead of solidifying what they have already learned.

Mental health experts agree heavy homework loads have the capacity to do more harm than good for students. But they also say the answer may not be to eliminate homework altogether. So, unfortunately for students, homework is here to stay.

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Based on a recent spate of articles on homework, it’s clear that the homework wars -- how much? how often? -- are still topic of big interest to both parents and teachers. Some teachers hate to give homework; others see it as a vital necessity. But according to some research presented by Annie Murphy Paul, the question isn’t how much, but whether the homework teachers do give actually advances learning.

“A recent study, published in the Economics of Education Review,” Paul wrote in “How Can We Make Homework Worthwhile?” , “reports that homework in science, English and history has ‘little to no impact’ on student test scores. (The authors did note a positive effect for math homework.) Enriching children’s classroom learning requires making homework not shorter or longer, but smarter.” Paul goes on to describe specific practices, like spaced repetition (in which information is presented and repeated spaced out over time), retrieval practice (testing or quizzing not for assessment, but to reinforce material learned), and cognitive disfluency (“desirable difficulties” used to make learning stick) -- all memory/retrieval techniques that may help homework move beyond busy work and advance real learning.

But to get those elements to work, said Fires in the Mind author and speaker Kathleen Cushman, students must be motivated to do their homework in the first place. One example Cushman gave was creating a project so interesting and involved, students naturally wanted to keep working on it after the bell rang. She pointed to a chapter in the book where she describes a particular motivation for some high school students she interviewed, under the heading “Homework We Actually Want to Do”:

“Christina and Nicholas both remembered a global studies unit on the French Revolution in which students acted out a courtroom trial of the king and queen. The project brought even routine homework assignments to life, they said.

“I was the queen. So of course I wanted to do my homework all the time, so I could know the facts of what happened and what didn’t happen, know what I wanted to say when someone tried to say I did this or that thing. I could say, ‘Oh no, I didn’t!’ - because I’d read my homework,” said Christina.

Christina was using a form of retrieval practice -- but because it was so much fun to be the queen, she only knew she wanted to stay in character. The queen had to study the information to get it right.

Another way teachers can take a good, hard look at homework practices, said Cushman, is to ask themselves a few vital questions: “Does this homework ask each student to practice something that the student hasn’t yet mastered? Does the student clearly see its purpose? When students are asked to repeat or rehearse something, does it require them to focus? Or can they do it without really paying attention?” If the homework meets these criteria, she said, then it falls into the desirable realm of “deliberate practice .”

Dan Bisaccio, former high school science teacher and now Director of Science Education at Brown University, said that after years of experience giving homework to high school students, he now “preaches” to his future teachers: “Homework should be practice and extensions of what happens in class and should not be ‘new learning,’” he said. “That is, students [shouldn’t be] having to teach themselves new content or skills.”

He said he agreed with Cushman that motivation is key, and tried to design homework that kept students interested. “Teachers need to clue into what motivates their students, giving them something that they really want to complete, and complete well.” One assignment Bisaccio used, called an “Experience Map,” asked students to create a map of their experiences after a field study or other important project - a technique employing both retrieval practice and the somewhat trickier interleaving, a “desirable difficulty” in which problems of different types are presented in one assignment, making students think harder to come up with solutions and answers.

“We ‘map’ mentally and physically each day. It helps to keep us orientated through our frenzied sun-up to sun-down daily experiences,” reads the assignment. Directions are to draw a field experience map, including -- with regard to the class -- where students have been, what they have done, new challenges, and insights. Special suggestions for drawing include “a place of danger, a favorite place, a place of power, a place with a secret.” Students are also called upon to map the places where they learned the most, where they were challenged the most, and where the funniest experience happened.

In addition, Bisaccio asked students to write what had challenged them most as a learner, what had stretched their limits most -- meant to be reflections just for students themselves, and asked to be kept on the back of the map. “What they wrote on the back was not shared with others,” he said. Once the assignment was completed, maps were posted to form a class atlas of what they had learned.

All the examples included here, however, are examples of homework in a traditional classroom. What about homework in a flipped classroom , where the lectures, usually videos, are the homework? A recent New York Times article on flipped classrooms may provide insight into flipping homework on its head, too: it quoted high school senior Luwayne Harris, saying, “Whenever I had a problem on the homework, I couldn’t do anything about it at home. Now if I have a problem with a video, I can just rewind and watch it over and over again.”

Presentation Template Series 1: Homework Presentations

It is back-to-school season! Whether we like it or not, it comes around every year. But are you really ready for this semester? Did you miss the homework struggle? For this reason, we prepared a guide for homework presentations. Enjoy!

December 1, 2022

What's Inside?

It is back to school season! Whether we like it or not, it comes around every year. You know what that means. Deadlines, projects, homework, exams, parent-teacher conferences… In the 2020-2021 Academic Year, statistics show that over 56.4 million students will attend elementary, middle, and high school in the United States. Even though college enrollment is about 6% lower this fall, a staggering 19.7 million will attend college and university in Fall 2020. The new normal for the world of academics is undoubted “distance learning”. The pandemic has forced many students to transition to online learning as physical school buildings may be critical sights where the pandemic can spread. This presents critical challenges for students in many ways, including online assignments.

If your school started early, your deadlines might be just around the corner. I can bet that these assignments include an online presentation . But somehow, the presentation is not seeming to complete itself, is it? What are you going to do?

The ultimate way to go is to find an appropriate homework presentation template from an online presentation tool like Decktopus. It makes things so much simpler. With the template already there, all you need to do is to place your content. Let’s walk you through an example to see what a homework deck needs:

1. An Introductory Slide ‍

This slide is your regular first slide that introduces the presenter names, a title, and an image or gif that captures the audience's attention. Introducing the name of your class and professor may also be necessary. Always check the rubric!

2. A Sample Question Slide

‍ Starting with a question will support more audience engagement. This way, you can capture your audience from the beginning and raise their investment to your content.

3. An About Slide

‍ Here is where you introduce what you will be talking about.

4. General Introduction and Summary Slide

‍ Place your initial remarks, expectations, and so on in this slide.

5. Key Terms Slide

‍ Listing out the key terms on the topic domain is helpful to prevent any confusions that may occur in the content of the upcoming slides.

6. A Quote Slide

‍ Quotes help create room for brainstorming and influence novel ideas for your presentation. They can also introduce a new direction for your presentation. You can also use quotes as something that will reinstate your main message and rid it from any distraction.

7. Different Categories Slide

‍ This is where you can create a table with bullets to explain or differentiate the categories or the subtitles of your general topic. Seeing the different categories separated may help the audience better understand the outline of your presentation.

8. A Timeline Slide

‍ This helps set the historical background if a certain history needs to be explained in chronological order.

9. Visual Slide

‍ Place this in the middle of your presentation as a breather for your audience. The attention span of an individual may differ but is shorter than you think! A breather may help refresh their minds and be sharper to listen to the rest of your presentation. Visuals are a necessity in other slides as well.

10. Conclusion Slide

‍ Talk about the main idea, sum up your points, and highlight your key takeaways.

11. Any Questions Slide

‍ Many teachers will expect that you end your presentation with a question. Ending on a question can help your audience remember your presentation as they have to ask themselves about a certain aspect of your content. Coming up with an answer will reinforce their understanding. Taking questions will allow you to highlight your main message again.

Some classes will ask that you include a bibliography at the end of your presentation. Again, you must have a good understanding of your homework rubric so that you don’t miss any points.

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Why is Homework Important?

Why is homework important? Homework can be a divisive topic. In this article, we will discuss why it’s important and how it helps with your child’s development.

There is a strong connection between regularly completing homework and higher accomplishments in subjects such as English, Maths and Science. The Department of Education in the United Kingdom advises that spending time doing homework brings several benefits, more so for the students who put in two to three hours a night. Understanding the value of homework can help increase motivation and productivity. In this article, we’ll help you understand why homework is important and discuss all its benefits for both children and parents.

Benefits of Homework

Homework is important because it develops core skills in young children that will serve them throughout school and working life. Improved grades, discipline, time management, using resources and improving communication are all vital life skills that will open the door to unique opportunities and help children find success in their careers. Doing regular homework should be considered as an investment in your child’s future.

Through encouraging regular homework and supporting your child with their assignments, you can expect to see the following advantages:

1. Discipline of Practice

Repeating a task multiple times can feel arduous, but it’s necessary to help increase your child’s skill and understanding of a subject. Regular homework will make certain concepts easier to understand and put them in an advantageous position should they seek a vocational career.

2. Time Management Skills

Homework goes beyond just the task itself; it helps children take control of their workload and increase their time management skills. Homework is set with a deadline and taking ownership of this deadline helps them think independently and develop problem-solving skills. This is a prime example of why homework is important because time management is a vital life skill that helps children throughout higher education and their careers.

3. Communication Network

Homework acts as a bridge and can help teachers and parents learn more about how students like to learn, providing a deeper understanding of how to approach their learning and development. Many parents also want their child to receive homework so they can understand what they’re learning at school.

4. Comfortable Work Environment

Some children struggle to learn outside of their comfort zone, and while classrooms are designed to be warm and welcoming, there is often no place like home. Homework is an opportunity to learn and retain information in an environment where they feel most comfortable, which can help accelerate their development.

5. Using Learning Materials

Throughout a child’s education, understanding how to use resources such as libraries and the internet is important. Homework teaches children to actively search for information using these resources to complete tasks, and this is a skill that will be fundamental throughout their lives.

6. Revision Discipline

Regular homework helps children discover a pattern that will help them when they’re required to study for important tests and exams. Children who are familiar with a routine of completing homework will find it easy to adapt to a schedule of doing regular revision at home. Skills such as accessing learning materials, time management, and discipline will help improve how children revise, and ultimately, improve their grades.

7. Additional Time to Learn

Children learn at different paces, and the time spent in the classroom might not be enough for some students to fully grasp the key concepts of a subject. Having additional time for learning at home can help children gain a deeper understanding than they would if they were solely reliant on their time in school. Homework is important because it gives parents and children the freedom and the time to focus on subjects that they may be struggling with. This extra time can make a big difference when it comes to exams and grades.

Helping Your Child With Homework

We’ve discussed why it is important to do regular homework, but children may still find it difficult to stay motivated. Parents can play an important role in supporting their child with homework, so here are some of the ways you can help.

1. Homework-friendly Area

Having a dedicated space for children to do homework will help them stay focused. Make sure it is well-lit and stocked with everything they’ll need for their assignments.

2. Routine Study Time

A regular routine helps children get used to working at home. Some children work best in the morning, while others may prefer the afternoon. Work out a routine where your child is their most productive.

3. Make Sure They’re Learning

Homework is important, but only if children use this time to learn. If you do the work for them, they’re not going to see any of the benefits we listed above. It’s important you’re there to support and help them understand the work, so they can do it themselves.

4. Praise Work and Effort

Recognising the hard work that they’re putting in and praising them for it is a great way to get children to respond positively to homework. Pin their impressive test grades up in their homeworking space or around the house for extra motivation.

5. Make a Plan

Children can get overwhelmed if they have a lot of work to do. On homework-heavy nights, help them make a plan and break down the work into sections. This will help make the work more manageable. If your child responds well to this, you could do this each time they sit down to do work at home.

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Present Homework through Videos

It can be difficult to build a sense of community in an online course (Moskal et al., 2010), especially in mathematics where written work is usually somewhat limited. I find that regular class discussions provide a considerable benefit in this process. But the practice that has most effectively improved connections between students and between me and the students has been requiring the students to create 3-5 minute video presentations of themselves explaining how to work a homework problem from the course. As a review before unit exams and the final exam (two to four times during a semester), my online students are required to create and post these presentations and then view and respond to at least two of their classmates’ presentations in the context of a Blackboard discussion.

Benefits of these Student Review Videos (DeMara, Salehi, & Muttineni, 2016):

• Students master at least the topics they present. It increases their confidence on this material since they have taught the problem to others.
• It’s more interesting to listen to fellow students present review examples than to watch more professor-made review videos.
• Students get to know each other in a way that is not possible through other interactions in the online course.
• As the professor, I also get to know my students in a much more personal way through these videos.
• Often I find some student videos that I can make available for supplementary video solutions in future semesters of these online courses (with the student’s permission, of course).

Link to example artifact(s)

• Instructor: Paul Seeburger, Monroe Community College
• Course Title: Mathematics

This PowerPoint presentation showcases this strategy. File: StudentVideosSeeburger.pdf

For each of these Video Presentation discussion posts, students use a course wiki to post their topic and specific exercises they plan to present a few days before the video post is due. This helps me oversee the spread of the topics and be sure there is more variety rather than multiple students choosing the easiest topic.

As stated above, students are required to explain how to work the problem step-by-step from start to finish. They are given bonus points for writing it out clearly as they go or for a particularly clear and helpful video presentation. Visual verification of the result using a graphing applet is encouraged. Problems can be chosen for the videos from the assigned textbook problems, from WeBWorK problem sets, or the student can create their own problem.

Students are required to watch and respond to at least two of their classmates’ video posts for each of these review discussions. Good students will watch and respond to most of them.

I grade the video presentations on correctness, clarity, and on the overall quality of the presentation. I am fairly generous on these assignments, giving most students 100% or more on both parts of the grade. (Video discussions count twice a normal discussion AND also count as a regular written homework assignment grade). As mentioned above, I give bonus points for students who take time to write their problems out clearly while giving the explanation of how to work the problem. I also give some bonus to students who do particularly good job with the overall video and/or if they include a visual verification of the solution given on an online graphing tool.

Link to scholarly reference(s)

DeMara, R., Salehi, S., & Muttineni, S. (2016). Exam preparation through directed video blogging and electronically-mediated realtime classroom interaction. Proceeding from 2016 ASEE: The American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Section Conference. Tuscaloosa, AL. March 13-15.

Moskal, P. D., Dziuban, C., & Hartman, J. (2010). A transforming environment for adults in higher education. In T. Kidd (Ed.), Online education and adult learning: New frontiers for teaching practices (pp. 54-68). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.  https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-830-7.ch005

Seeburger, P.  (2016). Present homework through videos. In B. Chen & K. Thompson (Eds.),  Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository . Orlando, FL: University of Central Florida Center for Distributed Learning.  https://topr.online.ucf.edu/student-video-presentation-of-homework/ .

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The Pros and Cons of Homework

Updated: July 16, 2024

Published: January 23, 2020

Remember those nights when you’d find yourself staring at a mountain of homework, eyes drooping, wondering if you’d ever see the light at the end of the tunnel? The debate over homework’s role in education is as old as time. Is it a crucial tool for reinforcing learning or just an unnecessary burden?

For college students, this question takes on new dimensions. Juggling homework with the endless amount of classes, part-time jobs, and social lives can feel like walking on thin ice. The pressure to maintain grades, meet deadlines, and still find time for friends and relaxation can be overwhelming. So, is homework a friend or foe?

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The homework dilemma.

A large amount of college students report feeling overwhelmed by their academic workload, leading to high levels of stress and anxiety. According to Research.com , 45% of college students in the U.S. experience “more than average” stress, with 36.5% citing stress as a major impediment to their academic performance. This stress often stems directly from the homework load, leading to symptoms like headaches, exhaustion, and difficulty sleeping. The intense pressure to manage homework alongside other responsibilities makes us question the true impact of homework on students’ overall well-being.

And then there’s the digital twist. A whopping 89% of students confessed to using AI tools like ChatGPT for their assignments. While these tools can be a godsend for quick answers and assistance, they can also undermine the personal effort and critical thinking necessary to truly understand the material.

On the brighter side, homework can be a powerful ally. According to Inside Higher Ed , structured assignments can actually help reduce stress by providing a clear learning roadmap and keeping students engaged with the material. But where’s the balance between helpful and harmful? 

With these perspectives in mind, let’s dive into the pros and cons of homework for college students. By understanding both sides, we can find a middle ground that maximizes learning while keeping stress at bay.

The Pros of Homework

When thoughtfully assigned, homework can be a valuable tool in a student’s educational journey . Let’s explore how homework can be a beneficial companion to your studies:

Enhances Critical Thinking

Homework isn’t just busywork; it’s an opportunity to stretch your mental muscles. Those late-night problem sets and essays can actually encourage deeper understanding and application of concepts. Think of homework as a mental gym; each assignment is a new exercise, pushing you to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information in ways that strengthen your critical thinking skills .

Time Management Skills

Do you ever juggle multiple deadlines and wonder how to keep it all together? Regular homework assignments can be a crash course in time management . They teach you to prioritize tasks, manage your schedule, and balance academic responsibilities with personal commitments. The ability to juggle various tasks is a skill that will serve you well beyond your college years.

Reinforcement of Learning

There’s a reason why practice makes perfect. Homework reinforces what you’ve learned in class, helping to cement concepts and theories in your mind. Understanding a concept during a lecture is one thing, but applying it through homework can deepen your comprehension and retention. 

Preparation for Exams

Think of homework as a sound check and warm-up for exams. Regular assignments keep you engaged with the material, making it easier to review and prepare when exam time rolls around. By consistently working through problems and writing essays, you build a solid foundation that can make the difference between cramming and confident exam performance.

Encourages Independent Learning

Homework promotes a sense of responsibility and independence. It pushes you to tackle assignments on your own, encouraging problem-solving and self-discipline. This independence prepares you for the academic challenges ahead and the autonomy required in your professional and personal life.

The Cons of Homework

Despite its potential benefits, homework can also have significant downsides. Let’s examine the challenges and drawbacks of homework:

Impact on Mental Health

Homework can be a double-edged sword when it comes to mental health . While it’s meant to reinforce learning, the sheer volume of assignments can lead to stress and anxiety. The constant pressure to meet deadlines and the fear of falling behind can create a relentless cycle of stress. Many students become overwhelmed, leading to burnout and negatively impacting their overall well-being. 

Limited Time for Other Activities

College isn’t just about hitting the books. It’s also a time for personal growth, exploring new interests, and building social connections. Excessive homework can eat into the time you might otherwise spend on extracurricular activities, hobbies, or simply hanging out with friends. This lack of balance can lead to a less fulfilling college experience. Shouldn’t education be about more than just academics?

Quality Over Quantity

When it comes to homework, more isn’t always better. Piling on assignments can lead to diminished returns on learning. Instead of diving deep into a subject and gaining a thorough understanding, students might rush through tasks just to get them done. This focus on quantity over quality can undermine the educational value of homework. 

Inequity in Education

Homework can sometimes exacerbate educational inequalities. Not all students can access the same resources and support systems at home. While some might have a quiet space and access to the internet, others might struggle with distractions and lack of resources. This disparity can put certain students at a disadvantage, making homework more of a burden than a learning tool. 

Dependence on AI Tools

With the advent of AI tools like ChatGPT , homework has taken on a new dimension. While these tools can provide quick answers and assistance, they also pose the risk of students becoming overly reliant on technology. This dependence can take away from the actual learning process, as students might bypass the critical thinking and effort needed to truly understand the material. Is convenience worth the potential loss in learning?

Finding the Balance

Finding the right balance with homework means tackling assignments that challenge and support you. Instead of drowning in a sea of tasks, focus on quality over quantity. Choose projects that spark your critical thinking and connect to real-world situations. Flexibility is key here. Recognize that your circumstances are unique, and adjusting your approach can help reduce stress and create a more inclusive learning environment. Constructive feedback makes homework more than just a chore; it turns it into a tool for growth and improvement.

It’s also about living a well-rounded college life. Don’t let homework overshadow other important parts of your life, like extracurricular activities or personal downtime. Emphasize independent learning and use technology wisely to prepare for future challenges. By balancing thoughtful assignments with your personal needs, homework can shift from being a burden to becoming a helpful companion on your educational journey, enriching your academic and personal growth.

Homework has its pros and cons, especially for college students. It can enhance critical thinking, time management, and learning, but it also brings stress, impacts mental health, and can become overwhelming. Finding the right balance is key. 

Focus on quality assignments, maintain flexibility, and make sure your homework complements rather than dominates your life. With a thoughtful approach, homework can support your educational journey, fostering both academic success and personal growth.

How can I manage my time effectively to balance homework and other activities?

Create a schedule that allocates specific times for homework, classes, and personal activities. Use planners or digital calendars to keep track of deadlines and prioritize tasks. Don’t forget to include breaks to avoid burnout.

How can I reduce the stress associated with homework?

To manage stress, practice mindfulness techniques like meditation or deep breathing exercises. Break assignments into smaller, manageable tasks and tackle them one at a time. If needed, seek support from classmates, tutors, or mental health professionals.

Is using AI tools for homework cheating?

While AI tools like ChatGPT can be helpful for quick assistance, relying on them too much can hinder your learning process. Use them as a supplement rather than a replacement for your own effort and critical thinking.

How can teachers make homework more equitable?

Teachers can offer flexible deadlines, provide resources for students who lack them, and design assignments that account for different learning styles and home environments. Open communication between students and teachers can also help address individual challenges.

What are some strategies to make homework more meaningful?

Focus on quality over quantity by designing assignments that encourage deep thinking and application of knowledge. Integrate real-world problems to make homework more relevant and engaging. Provide constructive feedback to help students learn and grow from their assignments.

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25 Myths About Homework

Last night I asked people for help with my presentation on Myths about Homework which I am presenting today at Skeptic Camp in Vancouver. Within 15 minutes, we had 20 Myths, within another 15 minutes we had a total of 26 myths about homework with one duplication. Thanks for your help, I’ve turned these myths into a presentation you can view below. I think that homework may still be something which has value, but which probably needs to take a much different form than what it looks like now. Here’s the pretty plain version using Google Docs.

What was really neat about this experience was watching the ideas pour onto the page. I liked working with people, some of whom had other suggestions and ideas about how homework should be done. If your slide or work or idea didn’t make it into this presentation it is because this presentation was about the myths of homework rather than the benefits. I’m sure if I had started a similar project on the benefits of homework I could have had as much participation and good ideas about how to best implement homework.

I’ve created a Prezi version which is the one I actually ended up using. It’s missing some of the myths from above but would probably look a bit nicer when it’s actually being used.

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Jacob Vohs says:

Great presentations raise good questions and your’s did that. I think you need to write a book with the same title.

October 23, 2010 — 8:37 pm

David Wees says:

Actually someone has already written a pretty popular book on this very subject called “The Homework Myth”. Check it out on Alfie Kohn’s website. http://www.alfiekohn.org/books/hm.htm

October 24, 2010 — 2:22 pm

tulvannitle says:

Hello. I am a CA Jourist, I would share somthing here soon.

November 5, 2010 — 10:04 am

Aaron Akune says:

For the most part, I think students should be doing their work ‘in class’. This allows for the teacher to assess student learning and provide immediate feedback if a student requires assistance. If a student is unable to grasp a concept in class it is highly unlikely that he/she will be able to understand it on his/her own for homework. On the other hand, if a student is receiving help in class from the teacher, I think it is important that a student continue to work on these areas at home. In this sense, reinforcing learning at home is purposeful.

An area I do have concerns about is the assessment of homework. I do not believe it is fair to assign a mark to students’ work until there has been an opportunity for them to have received feedback from the teacher. Too often, students complete homework, receive a poor mark and are given little to no opportunity to improve their learning.

The key to any work, whether it be in class or homework is that it must be a learning opportunity for students and should be assessed in a manner that motivates students to continue their learning!

November 15, 2010 — 1:36 am

There are two issues with the continuation of work from the class at home.

1. If a student only kind of gets it, when they get home they may practice some more and make some mistakes in their logic, and end up practicing a bunch of mistakes instead of the correct work. They don’t receive feedback on their mistakes until at least the next day, or possibly the "test" at the end of the unit. What we know about learning suggests that for routine repetitive tasks, such as those you can practice with homework, you need feedback within 5 minutes. Otherwise you remember the mistake instead of the correct answer.

2. Who is doing the work when it goes home? If the student goes home and "works" on their homework, often they have copied it from a friend, got way too much help from an older sibling or parent, or copies the assignment verbatim from the Internet. Sometimes an assignment done in French for example, they may use Google translator to help them out.

Update:  It’s recently been pointed out to me that the research on the necessity of feedback in learning is more nuanced than I’ve made it seem in this comment. See the post I’ve linked to, which itself links to further research on feedback in learning.

November 15, 2010 — 8:44 am

argyle says:

I love the points you’re making but, ugh, I can’t believe you transformed it from an elegant ppt to a Prezi. Please. If you’re going to fancy up a ppt in Prezi, keep it simple. Simple side-to-side transitions, please, not meaningless, endless twists and turns.

December 11, 2010 — 6:34 pm

Point taken. Fortunately I still have both presentations. I’d actually like to convert the text presentations to photos demonstrating each point at some stage, if I ever present on this topic again.

December 12, 2010 — 12:45 am

That sounds like a good idea. Sorry about the harshness of the original comment, Prezi is sort of my one overly-sensitive pet peeve. Cool web site, by the way. Really awesome to see so much content about student inquiry and more experiential learning. Reminds me of some of my favorite teachers.

December 12, 2010 — 12:52 am

George Hobson says:

David – want to make two points. The first is the enduring power of posts – yours was published almost a year ago and yet somehow it was Diigo-ed today. I note from the comments posted that there has been no activity in 2011, yet it was picked up by someone who thought it worthy of sharing in the Diigo group that I am in. The second one is more serious. You obtained the 25 myths from people who helped you and it makes an interesting list – and certainly one that can fuel discussion. As such it is worthy. I just want to put another view which is based on research. Reading “Visible Learning – a synthesis of over 800 meta-analyses relating to achievement” by John Hattie (2009, Routledge, London and New York). Fascinating book and particularly worthwhile reading for a mathematician like yourself. Firstly, from p17 a quote which seems to support the myths ideas: “The typical influence after introducing homework was just below the typical effect across all possible influences. Thus, when the influence of homework is compared to the more usual zero point, those who argue that homework is effective would say “yes”, but when the effects from classes without homework are compared to the typical effect across all other influences, then homework is well below an average effect – there are many more innovations that have greater effects.” However, when students age is taken into account, Hattie reports a different story. Primary (Elementary) students gain less from homework (0.15 standard deviations) but Secondary (High School) students have greater gains (0.64 sd). Hattie signals 0.4 as the “hinge” point above which these changes are significant. So, for Secondary/High School students homework has a significant positive effect. Some would argue that the attitude to doing homework and the establishment of “good study habits at home” starts in the Primary/Elementary school – and should thus be done! But that is another study…..

September 6, 2011 — 10:35 am

I’ve read the same research suggesting that homework has a positive effect on the performance of high school students. I’ve also read research suggesting that it can have a small negative effect on elementary school students, and has essentially no impact on middle school students. However, when you look at the research on high school drop-outs, one of the common reasons students cite for leaving school is that they no longer have to do homework. This suggests that, for some students, homework can have a negative effect on high school completion rates.

I think personally that good study habits happen when one has control over one’s study habits, rather than when they are enforced externally. So I’d support students working at home with much more control over what they study, rather than being assigned homework of dubious value. If the work is to be of dubious value to learning either way, perhaps having choice over the assignment will help develop self-control and personal motivation. Much of the work that is assigned today for elementary school students especially is not of value, and I don’t personally believe that people learn self-reliance by following someone else’s scripted homework.

I’m also deeply suspicious of the numbers thrown around in the homework debate, like the 10 minutes per grade a day rule. I’ve recently read that Cooper, who is widely cited when that rule is implemented in schools, essentially modelled the number after a conversation he had with a teacher at a conference. I don’t think that someone’s offhand remark about how much homework they assign should hold so much sway over the lives of so many children.

One of the problems we have is that we don’t have a lot of comparisons to make. The homework debate usually rangers between the anti-homeworkers and the strong supporters of homework, without many people proposing alternatives. I’ve created a list of 15 things parents can do instead of homework , and I wonder what the relationship between success in schools and my list would be. This list offloads some of the responsibility of choosing learning activities from the teacher to the parents, and for parents who are not able to support these kinds of activities, we should provide support through the schools. My feeling is that self-directed learning opportunities abound for most kids, and that these types of activities, which are not necessarily tied directly to curriculum outcomes, would show a stronger improvement overall in the learning of children than either traditional homework, or no learning activites outside of school whatsoever.

September 6, 2011 — 2:55 pm

David – what you propose could be viable and worthwhile alternatives to homework. However, all this is set in particular cultural settings and expectations. Self-directed opportunities are great. But equally, for some students, the routine of worthwhile homework is valuable.

September 7, 2011 — 3:13 pm

High School Student says:

I believe homework holds much value in the lives of students. Without it a student would return home and no longer be pondering the ideas taught in class that day. Now, I am not saying we need to give excessive amounts of homework but at least one question for each new concept taught in class that day. I also disagree with your statement “However, when you look at the research on high school drop-outs, one of the common reasons students cite for leaving school is that they no longer have to do homework. This suggests that, for some students, homework can have a negative effect on high school completion rates.” I am a high school student and under no circumstances would I leave high school based solely on the matter that I would no longer have homework to do. Those who drop out for that purpose exhibit laziness. Regarding your 15 things to do other than homework list, I have to say all of those skills are quite important for children. However, they should be taught alongside of that taught in a classroom. What happens in the classroom and how well a student performs will shape the kind of opportunity they will encounter, upon their departure from high school.

January 11, 2012 — 6:11 pm

You are relying on anecdotal evidence (your own story) and generalizing that evidence to the entire student population. Research shows us that one reason commonly cited by teenagers who do drop out of school is that they received excessive amounts of homework, and that the completion of this homework seemed irrelevant to their success.

If a student goes home and chooses to do homework, and has the support to do that homework, then they should feel free to do so. It is when students do not have the capacity to do the homework (for example: they are homeless, or are required to take care of their siblings) or when this homework is excessive/meaningless in nature that I strongly feel that homework is a hindrance to student learning.

As for your ‘students returning home and no longer pondering the thoughts for the day,’ this is a clear problem with our system that the reflection required for learning does not generally happen during the school day . Reinforcement and reflection works best when the learner has both the time to do it, the support to learn how to do it effectively, and for many, many parents, neither of these are their strong points.

A good thing about homework is that it forces the conversation between students and parents about the work they are doing at school. There are other ways to do this though, and perhaps the homework that is assigned, if it is to have this purpose, should be built around this purpose.

January 12, 2012 — 12:15 pm

Robert Talbert says:

I’d encourage all readers here, rather than simply *say* that these are “myths”, to take it to the next level: Create 25 separate blog posts detailing the research that debunks each statement as a myth. Where no such research exists for a given statement in the presentation, turn that statement into a research topic and study it scientifically, THEN report on the research you do. If the research that exists, or the research you do, fails to debunk a statement as a myth, remove it from the list.

September 13, 2011 — 7:44 pm

That is a terrific idea Robert. We’d have to find some volunteers to split up the work, but we really do need to be careful not to peddle stuff which isn’t true. Would you like to volunteer to take one myth, and I’ll take another one? We’d just need 23 more volunteers.

September 13, 2011 — 8:18 pm

Statement #16 seems to be one of the more testable statements on the list, so I’ll take that one. I’ll do a lit review to see what’s out there, and I might even try a simple study of my own with the two sections of Calculus II I’m doing right now, as long as people are OK with this statement being tested using students at the university and not K-12 level. (Lots of collateral questions suggest themselves — does age matter? Does it matter if the homework is coming in a course where the student has some vested interest, like a required course in a major? Etc.)

September 13, 2011 — 8:40 pm

Natalie says:

Well, I was quite delighted to stumble upon this page today. I am developing a board game for parents for a workshop I’m doing next month on The H Word: Homework! The sentiment is quite true, that people seem to either be fervent advocators for or against homework: however, I think it has its benefits, provided it is creative, it engages the learner, and it is not overwhelming. As the mom of three pre-teen girls, all with learning disabilities, I can tell you that the hours associated with math worksheets and other such memory work did nothing for my girls–but the thrill of reading and talking about a favourite story, or the opportunity to play cards or a dice game sure did! I work for a literacy organization and spend a lot of time encouraging parents to get actively involved in their child’s learning through play: your 15 ideas are great!

December 6, 2011 — 3:40 pm

Anonymous says:

for a completely different reason than to learn. For most students, homework is the number one grade raiser, as they frequently do not grasp the material and do worse on tests. To complete homework one only needs a computer and access to the internet. Voila. Instant grade raiser. On any question in any test that requires understanding (there are rather few of them), students generally score lower. I am a high school student and I have observed the behaviors of both my classmates and teachers. I happen to be the one of the two people I know of to which homework is a never ending nightmare and the ultimate grade lowerer(I know there is no such word, but for the purposes of this comment…). I can tell you about almost everything done in class, as I nearly always pay attention (unlike some people), and at home I research other things, like airplanes or proof that homework is not beneficial. A friend sitting behind me in french class cannot properly conjugate etre(to be) or avoir(to have), two basic verbs that one studies as some of the first(they are the basis for many tenses and structures). She has a 96%. In French 2. God bless her though, it is not her fault. The homework issue should be addressed from the eyes of the students, those who are awake enough to notice the pointlessness of today’s ‘education’.

January 29, 2013 — 6:10 pm

But how does the homework raise their grades? Is this simply because their teachers are using homework as part of their grades, or because the homework helps students do better on the in-class tests?

I know that preparation by a student makes a difference, but I have rarely seen the type of homework assigned that would help a student actually learn how to prepare for an exam or other in-class assessment. Most of the time the homework that assigned is just more routine practice. I help my students learn how to prepare and study in class so that I can give them feedback on the process and help them develop better study strategies. As for developing better study habits (ie. doing more of their own independent study), I find that once students have better strategies in place for studying that they see help them, they will often choose to study on their own time independently, particularly in the higher grades.

A student who chooses to study on their own is unlikely to be demotivated by developing this habit.

January 29, 2013 — 6:22 pm

Mark Isero says:

Thank you very much for this post. It is excellent. I’m still very much in the middle of the homework debate, but I appreciate hearing the perspectives of the no-homework proponents. I also like alternatives to traditional homework (like independent reading!). My hope is that we can find a sensible answer that will serve students and their academic goals.

April 20, 2013 — 12:38 am

I know many teachers use khanacademy, deltamath, kuta math for homework.

I have mixed feelings about homework overall. If I had to make an easy recommendation it would probably be that a teacher assign 3 to 5 problems from one of those resources as practice. In my own experience teaching students who got it in class could do the homework and those who did not get it didn’t do the homework or at least not successfully. It seemed most valuable as an incentive to help students during tutoring and give them more attention. There were some exceptions such as projects that allowed students to be creative but I wonder if I could have just budgeted class time for those projects.

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Homework Folder First, I am going to talk about your homework folder. When you get new homework, it will come back inside your homework folder. You should always put your homework away in your homework folder so you don’t lose it.

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Math Homework Next, I am going to talk about math homework. Math homework is attached to your cover sheet. When completing your math homework, you should not rush through it!

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Reading Homework Now I am going to talk about reading. You should read for at least 20 minutes each night. Sometimes you may have a weekly reading assignment. First read the story and then complete the activity.

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Rewards for Completing Homework Now I am going to talk about rewards for completing homework. If your homework is done, you will get rewards like Fun Friday! So remember to complete your homework!

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Turning in Homework It is time to talk about turning in homework. When you are done with your homework, put your homework folder in the turn in papers tray. Remember to put your homework inside your homework folder before turning it in.

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75 Unique School Presentation Ideas and Topics Plus Templates

Are you tired of seeing the same PowerPoints repeating overused and unoriginal school presentation ideas covering repeated topics in your classes?

You know what I’m talking about; we’ve all been there, and sat through yawn-worthy demonstrations, slides, or presentation videos covering everything from the solar system, someone’s favorite pet, past presidents of a country, to why E=mC squared.

From grade school to university, first graders to college students, we are obligated to create, perform, and observe academic presentations across a plethora of curriculums and classes, and not all of these public speaking opportunities fall into the category of an ‘interesting topic’.

Yet, have no fear! Here at Piktochart, we are here to help you and your classmates. From giving examples of creative and even interactive presentation ideas, providing presentation videos , and suggesting interactive activities to give your five minutes of fame the ‘wow’ factor that it deserves, this article is your guide!

Our massive collection of unique school and college presentation ideas and templates applies if you’re:

• A teacher looking to make your class more engaging and fun with student presentations.
• A student who wants to impress your teacher and the rest of the class with a thought-provoking, interesting topic.

A Curated List of Interesting Topics for School Presentations

Did you know that when it comes to presentations , the more students involved improves retention? The more you know! Yet sometimes, you need a little help to get the wheels moving in your head for your next school presentation .

The great thing about these ideas and topics is you can present them either in face-to-face classes or virtual learning sessions.

Each school presentation idea or topic below also comes with a template that you can use. Create a free Piktochart account to try our presentation maker and get access to the high-quality version of the templates. You can also check out our Piktochart for Education plan .

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The templates are further divided into the following categories covering the most popular and best presentation topics. Click the links below to skip to a specific section.

• Unique science presentation topics to cultivate curiosity in class
• Engaging culture and history presentation ideas to draw inspiration from
• Health class presentation topics to help students make healthy lifestyle decisions
• Data visualization ideas to help students present an overwhelming amount of data and information into clear, engaging visuals
• First day of school activity ideas to foster classroom camaraderie
• Communication and media topics to teach students the importance of effective communication
• Topics to help students prepare for life after school

We hope this list will inspire you and help you nail your next school presentation activity.

Unique Science Presentation Topics to Cultivate Curiosity in Class

Science is a broad field and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with too many topics to choose for your next presentation.

Cultivate curiosity in the science classroom with the following unique and creative presentation ideas and topics:

1. Can life survive in space?

2. Do plants scream when they’re in pain?

3. What are the traits of successful inventors?

4. How vaccines work

5. Massive destruction of the Koala’s habitat in Australia

6. Left brain versus right brain

7. What are great sources of calcium?

8. Recycling facts you need to know

9. Do you have what it takes to be a NASA astronaut?

10. The rise of robots and AI: Should we be afraid of them?

11. How far down does the sea go?

12. The stages of sleep

13. Will Mars be our home in 2028?

14. A quick look at laboratory safety rules

15. The first person in history to break the sound barrier

Engaging Culture and History Presentation Ideas to Draw Inspiration From

History is filled with equally inspiring and terrifying stories, and there are lessons that students can learn from the events of the past. Meanwhile, interactive presentations about culture help students learn and embrace diversity. 

16. Women in history: A conversation through time

17. The sweet story of chocolate 

18. A history lesson with a twist 

19. The history of basketball 

20. The origin of the Halloween celebration 

21. AI History 

22. What you need to know about New Zealand 

23. 1883 volcanic eruption of Krakatoa 

24. Roman structures: 2000 years of strength

25. The most famous art heists in history 

26. Elmo: The story behind a child icon 

27. 10 things you should know before you visit South Korea 

28. 8 things you didn’t know about these 8 countries 

Health Class Presentation Topics to Help Students Make Healthy Lifestyle Decisions

Want to learn how to engage students with healthcare topic ideas? Then consider using these templates for your next interactive presentation.

According to the CDC , school-based health education contributes to the development of functional health knowledge among students. It also helps them adapt and maintain health-promoting behaviors throughout their lives. 

Not only will your presentation help with keeping students engaged, but you’ll also increase class involvement with the right slides.

The following examples of health and wellness interactive presentations include fun ideas and topics that are a good start. 

29. How to look after your mental health?

30. The eradication of Polio

31. How to have a healthy lifestyle 

32. 10 handwashing facts 

33. Myths and facts about depression

34. Hacks for making fresh food last longer 

35. Ways to avoid spreading the coronavirus

36. Mask protection in 5 simple steps 

37. Everything you need to know about the flu

38. All about stress: Prevention, tips, and how to cope 

39. The importance of sleep 

40. Is milk tea bad for you?

41. How to boost happiness in 10 minutes

42. How dirty are debit and credit cards 

43. Why do you need sunscreen protection

Data Visualization Ideas to Help Students Present Overwhelming Amounts of Data in Creative Ways

Data visualization is all about using visuals to make sense of data. Students need to pull the main points from their extensive research, and present them by story telling while being mindful of their classmates’ collective attention span.

As far as student assignments go, storytelling with data is a daunting task for students and teachers alike. To keep your audience interested, consider using a non linear presentation that presents key concepts in creative ways.

Inspire your class to be master data storytellers with the following data visualization ideas:

44. Are we slowly losing the Borneo rainforest?

45. Skateboard deck design over the years

46. Food waste during the Super Bowl

47. The weight of the tallest building in the world

48. Infographic about data and statistics

49. Stats about cyberbullying

50. How whales combat climate change

First Day of School Interactive Activity Ideas to Foster Whole-class-Camaraderie

Calling all teachers! Welcome your new students and start the school year with the following back-to-school creative presentation ideas and relevant templates for first-day-of-school activities.

These interactive presentations grab the attention of your students and are remarkably easy to execute (which is the main educator’s goal after all)!

51. Meet the teacher

52. Example: all about me

53. Self-introduction

54. Tips on how to focus on schoolwork

55. Course plan and schedule

Give our class schedule maker a try to access more templates for free. You can also access our presentation-maker , poster-maker , timeline-maker , and more by simply signing up .

56. Interpreting a student’s report card (for parents)

57. Introduction of classroom rules

58. Assignment schedule

59. Daily planner

60. Course syllabus presentation

61. How to write a class presentation

Topics to Teach Students the Importance of Effective Communication

Visual media  helps students retain more of the concepts  taught in the classroom. The following media topics and infographic templates can help you showcase complex concepts in a short amount of time. 

In addition, interactive presentation activities using these templates also encourage the development of a holistic learning process in the classroom because they help focus on the  three domains of learning:  cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. 

62. Interactive presentation do’s and don’ts 

63. How to create an infographic 

Recommended reading : How to Make an Infographic in 30 Minutes

64. How to improve your internet security and privacy

65. What is design thinking?

66. What are your favorite software tools to use in the classroom? 

Presentation Topic Ideas to Help Students Prepare for Life After School

One of the things that makes teaching a rewarding career is seeing your students take the learning and knowledge you’ve instilled in them, and become successful, productive adults.

From pitching a business idea to starting your podcast, the following topics are good starting points to prepare students for the challenges after graduation (aka adulting 101):

67. How to make a resume

68. How to start a startup

69. Credit card vs. debit card

70. Pros and cons of cryptocurrency

71. How to save on travel

72. How to do a SWOT analysis

73. How to pitch a business idea

74. Habits of successful people

75. Starting your own podcast: A checklist

Find out how a high school teacher like Jamie Barkin uses Piktochart to improve learning in the classroom for her students.

Pro tip: make your presentation as interactive as possible. Students have an attention span of two to three minutes per year of age. To keep minds from wandering off, include some interactive games or activities in the lesson. For example, if you conducted a lesson on the respiratory system, you could ask them to practice breathing techniques.

Maintain eye contact with your students, and you’ll get instant feedback on how interested they are in the interactive presentation.

Make School Presentation Visuals Without the Hassle of Making Them From Scratch

School presentations, when done right, can help teachers engage their classes and improve students’ education effectively by presenting information using the right presentation topic. 

If you’re pressed for time and resources to make your school presentation visuals , choose a template from Piktochart’s template gallery . Aside from the easy customization options, you can also print and download these templates to your preferred format. 

Piktochart also professional templates to create infographics , posters , brochures , reports , and more.

Creating school-focused, engaging, and interactive presentations can be tedious at first, but with a little bit of research and Piktochart’s handy templates, you’re going to do a great job!

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