Comment on The Case Against HomeworkComments−emmelaich2yI think homework tests diligence as much as anything.To that end it should be short and easy.−lmm2yI don't follow the logic? Surely long and difficult makes for a more trying test of diligence than short and easy.−Jensson2yShort and easy means more people will finish the homework and build a habit of diligence. Once you get used to skipping homework it is hard to start.−emmelaich2yA bar is important. But too high a bar is discouraging.
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I think homework tests diligence as much as anything.
To that end it should be short and easy.
I don't follow the logic? Surely long and difficult makes for a more trying test of diligence than short and easy.
Short and easy means more people will finish the homework and build a habit of diligence. Once you get used to skipping homework it is hard to start.
A bar is important. But too high a bar is discouraging.