“students today are overloaded with homework. students already spend hours each day in school. to ask them to then complete an additional two to four hours of work is ineffective and irresponsible. it is an additional burden for an already stressed student.” which of the following would be an effective counterclaim to this argument?
a. homework does give students the chance to work independently. while some students can do the work when the teacher is there to , homework does show that a student can do it on their own.
b. my teacher always gives me a lot of math homework. she says that the best way to learn is by constantly practicing. it is so frustrating!
c. now it is a common belief that by doing this work it reinforces material. however the truth is that by this time students are exhausted and unfocused. the brain needs time to rest so it can gain new information. it is much more effective to reinforce the next day.
d. another reason that students need less homework is because students need time to do other things. students need to be able to get outside and enjoy fresh air.