Doing homework builds a student's problem-solving skills.

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Con: Most often, understanding how to complete homework is just a matter of applying rules from class to questions that all resemble one another. There is little independent problem-solving involved.

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Pro: In class, it is more likely that solutions will be handed to students by teachers or peers. At home, students are forced to problem-solve.

Should homework be banned?

Doing homework builds a student's problem-solving skills.

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In class, it is more likely that solutions will be handed to students by teachers or peers. At home, students are forced to problem-solve.

Most often, understanding how to complete homework is just a matter of applying rules from class to questions that all resemble one another. There is little independent problem-solving involved.

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Doing homework builds a student's problem-solving skills.

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In class, it is more likely that solutions will be handed to students by teachers or peers. At home, students are forced to problem-solve.

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Most often, understanding how to complete homework is just a matter of applying rules from class to questions that all resemble one another. There is little independent problem-solving involved.