Homework

Homework is any work a student does outside the classroom. This work can include reading a book, studying for a test, or completing a worksheet. Most people view homework as a way for teachers to measure whether students have understood the material they have been taught in class.

Homework is assigned in many American schools. However, there is much debate about whether homework is helpful. Some people believe homework helps students recall important information from class. Others feel that homework takes time away from other important activities, such as spending time with family or playing sports.

American teachers have given students homework since about the late nineteenth century. Back then, most students only attended school until the fifth grade. By...