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Should homework be banned?
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Selected claim, supporting its parent
Class time is not long enough to allow a student to become proficient in a particular subject. Homework gives them extra practice to achieve this.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
It takes teachers most of the class time to explain the material, which leaves little time for students to practice it. Homework is an opportunity to practice.
Con claim 1, children below
The recommended
20-30 minutes of homework per night
is likely not enough for students to practice the content they learned in class.