Homework: Necessary?

The question that anyone asks themselves before they commit to something is: is it worth it? From the beginning of an education, students ask if doing homework is worth their while. Unfortunately, many students find it unnecessary to do their homework. They believe that after-school is time for fun activities and anything being as far from being school-related as possible. Homework is just more grades for the teacher and they don’t need to actually do it. I find these feelings completely horrible. Homework is necessary to practice skills one has learned throughout the school day. Even though the actual school day is over, it doesn’t mean that it’s time to just shut the brain off. Individuals need to practice the skills further in order to understand the concept or idea presented in class throughout the day. The homework controversy has arguments for both sides. I personally have connections to both sides. In support of homework, if I didn’t do my math homework, I would be completely lost on any topic that we have done because of the repetition and self-dependence homework entails. In opposition of homework, I have had multiple nights, in this year alone, that I’ve had to work all night or stayed up to a really late hour. It just seems like mounds of homework just keep continuously adding up. Also, because of the late hour, one could argue that they can’t focus during class time due to lack of sleep. All in all, I understand the need for homework as a way for practice outside of school; however, I do wish that every teacher wouldn’t give so much.