Book details
Is Homework a Waste of Time? (What Do You Think?)
Description
These books encourage readers to think and express themselves independently, teaching them how to think rather than what to think. The books include activities to encourage critical and creative thinking and provides case studies, recounts, reports, discussions, and persuasive texts. The books also present views that support and discredit the helpfulness of homework, then analyze the essays to show how a proper argumentative essay or debate is constructed.
Age
8-9
Text complexity
proficient
Length
56 pages
Why to read
- To gain a nuanced understanding of the debate surrounding the effectiveness of homework in education.
- To explore various perspectives from educators, students, and researchers on the impact of homework on learning outcomes.
- To discover potential alternatives to traditional homework practices that may be more beneficial for student engagement and mastery of material.
- To inform personal opinions or educational policies with well-researched arguments and evidence presented in the book.