Therefore, college students would succeed much better in their studies if they spend more time doing homework. ... They also do not value time and they do not realize that wasted time cannot come again. ... The last reason why students spend less time for their homework can be independence. ... As the article, Homework Wars: How can Parents Improve the Odds of Winning published by Michigan Chronicle states; "Children are more likely to do their homework if they see it as an investment, not a chore, according to new research at the University of Michigan." ... In conclusion, even if ther...

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The second way is to do your homework daily. ... Obtaining more knowledge, needs doing more homework, learning in school are just letting you know how to do these questions. But homework is different, it can help you remember how to do those questions and how to use it in daily life. ... If you are lazy and do not do your homework, you will get bad grades in your classes. ... Do homework, read many interesting books, and concentrate in class. ...

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Learning by Doing Learning is a skill of gaining knowledge to be used in ones everyday life. ... Now that I am in college and face many obstacles, I am able to understand why homework is important. ...

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You must do what you need to survive the freshman year. ... You have to be prepared to do some work, but also have fun while you're at it. ... This is especially a smart idea if you don't understand the homework. If you get homework and take it home without knowing what to do, then how will you do it, and not doing your homework is not a very good idea, So like I said before if you don't get what your teacher is saying, ask to find out. ... If you follow my advice, you will do a little better in school, and just as great in life....

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After I learn how to use my time well, I must continue to do my work. ... They stay up the night before a test to cram because they did not keep up with their homework. When you study, you remember things that you did for homework and you do not have to spend as much time studying for a certain part of the test. ... If I get through the transitional period by doing my work without help I will be ready for the four years of college ahead of me. ... I should be able to do well in school and still have an enjoyable experience throughout my four years of college....

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The students that do work and go to school have more of a drive to do well in life. ... Homework, chores, and spending/ saving money are all responsibilities that students learn to handle and balance. As Etzioni writes his essay he says "Large amounts [money] goes to American consumption; flimsy punk clothes, trinkets, and whatever else is the last fast-moving teen craze" Doing homework and handing it in on time is hard on its own. Working and trying to do homework is even harder, now add chores to the mix. ... Working in high school does in fact build character. ...

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I read every assignment, looked forward to doing the homework, and even studied because I enjoyed this class so much. ... What does that mean? ... Or does that mean if Johny participates all the time and he completes all of his homework but he "freaks out" on tests failing them, that Johny should deserve a "D"? Or should Billy get a "B" because he has never done any of his homework, but he makes a 100% on every test or quiz that is laid in front of his face? ... What should the teacher do? ...

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I also think they need success so they know that they can do it and so they know that they are doing well in school.  ... It also means that they should try to do the best of their ability. ... I put this one on their because the teachers want us to think outside the box to answer some of our answer on homework. ... This one is on their because the teachers want us to be responsible with our homework and want us to be responsible about doing our homework. ... This one is one their because we have to do 15 hours of community service a year and because they want to feel like we have to do it so...

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What do you think about teens holding part time jobs while going to school? ... "They slack on homework and sleep during first period because of long work hours at night. ... Teens wouldn't spend their extra time doing homework, they would do other things like hang out with friends or watch T.V. A friend of mine doesn't have a job so she spends all her extra time with her boyfriend instead of doing homework. ... Other argue that these jobs do teach skill that they will use to start and maintain good work habits in the work field. ...

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From a study of Harvard students, getting frequent test and quiz gives them "many opportunities to see how they are doing". ... Last but not least, we already have homework every week, homework also can help us practice and good for retention of knowledge. ... How does taking frequent quizzes help a student get better grades on exams? Does this proposal really help students reduce anxiety and procrastination?...

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From the beginning of time, man needed education. Without it, he would not know how to survive. However, the factors involved with education can prove to be an obstacle for some, including myself. Education prevented me from having fun and it greatly challenged me. It constantly added more work to m...

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I didn't have to worry about doing my homework, cleaning up after myself or getting a job. ... And what wasn't done, you learned how to do yourself. ... You get smacked in the face with hours of homework a night. ... Yes, I can watch TV but between school clubs, homework and work, I never have time to sit down and watch a show. ... Every thing I do, is something I've learned. ...

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It was then that I realized that experience does not substitute for education. ... Procrastinating is probably my biggest fault so I set a goal of starting my homework early and getting my reading done quickly so I am not rushing the day before class to get it all done. I will have to manage my time better because I have found that if I give myself plenty of time to do the work I can retain more of it. ... I also feel that I am afraid to fail at different tasks so often times I either do not try to do something I think will be difficult or I will quit after starting. ... I think that if they s...

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Many students avoid doing their homework right away. ... Some students do not know how to manage their time wisely. ... And then student should follow the schedule to do as much as possible. ... Sometimes, students do not feel well or feel tired. ...

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Throughout my years here at American High School, I have always strove to do the best that I can to achieve the best grades possible. Not only do I focus on my academics, but also, I strive to be an asset to the high school. ... I make every effort to assist my fellow students to do their best. ... I go to practice, go to work, go home and do my homework. ...

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I got to do a lot of one on one work with all the kids in the class. ... I was kind of disappointed in myself because I felt like I was doing a good job. ... I not only noticed this, going through things verbally with them but I also noticed it when I looked at their homework and saw they all started to miss less and less questions. ...

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Next I would have to say that my leadership ability or skills are the other thing I do rather well. ... I am very easily distracted, so if my buddies come over an say "Chris lets go out an party or eat" I normal just get up an go even though I know I need to do my homework. ...

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I didn't like to ask my parents to help me with my homework and I was sitting with my homework sometimes till late night but I did myself understand that all must be dependent from yourself and not from someone else. ... Perfect education does not exist. ... He said, "Do we expect they can be learned from books." ... Dedication and mental strength have a lot to do with education. ... The requirement to attend college, and a significant college at that is a must do in this society, and for many of the people who do not, it will plague them for the rest of their lives. ...

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Always express confidence in children abilities and encourage them to do the best they can. ... Homework can cause anxiety and frustration for children. ... Here are is another thing can do to help children. ... Helping children with homework sends a strong message about love for them and about the important of education. ...

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Looking at it and deciding what I would want to do in the near future. ... Facing from all of this, it took me a while to decide what I wanted to do in my future. ... "What do you want to be? What and where are you thinking to do near future?" ... Then when it comes to homework, my parents depend on me to do it every single day. ...

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Take notes on pertinent information and on subject matter that you do not quite understand and need to clarify. ... Designate a certain number of hours to studying, reviewing and homework and try to keep the hours as consistent as possible. Do not study for extended periods of time; try studying for shorter intervals more often instead of studying for hours on end. ... If it is necessary for you to work, try to work only enough hours to cover expenses and do not over exert yourself. ... Successful students do not allow education to come to them; they take the initiative and involve themselves ...

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They experience what it takes to keep a job like for example arriving on time, doing what is expected of them, etc. ... Sometimes the type of work isn't the best that is offered to teens yet it gives them a heads on the jobs that they could be doing if they don't do well in school. ... A lot of the times teenagers are tired from work so the homework is left unattended but if they didn't work they would have had plenty of time to finish up their work. ... May it be learning how to work together as a team, coming to work on time, finishing up what are suppose to be doing, etc. ...

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The very things that motivate them to work hard and do well playing baseball can be adapted to the classroom. ... Young people especially complain that they don't like doing homework alone, yet we often insist that it be done that way. ... Why not let or even encourage your students to do their homework as a group? ...

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Strengths and Weaknesses Sometimes we all do not like to face the fact that we have certain strengths and weaknesses, but they make us who we really are. ... During high school and college, I would always wait to start on my homework a day or two before my assignments were due; therefore, I would get a horrible grade. ... Another one of my undesirable traits is not being able to stay focused on what I am doing. ... Even though, I often try to stay focused in whatever it is I am doing, I end up floating into a thick white cloud. ... What we can do is improve our undesirable qualities...

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You can't drink, smoke or do drugs while on the team, if you do you could be suspended or kicked off the team. ... You also have to responsible to get your homework done and get good grades in your classes. ...

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