What does the word homework mean

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Homework is a set of tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed outside the classroom. Common homework assignments may include required reading, a writing or typing project, mathematical exercises to be completed, information to be reviewed before a test, or other skills to be practiced.

The effects of homework are debated. Generally speaking, homework does not improve academic performance among young children. Homework may improve academic skills among older students, especially lower-achieving students. However, homework also creates stress for students and parents, and reduces the amount of time that students can spend in other activities.

Purposes

The basic objectives of assigning homework to students often align with schooling in general. However, teachers have many purposes for assigning homework, including:^[1][2][3]

• reinforcing skills taught in class
• extending skills to new situations
• preparing for future class lessons
• engaging students in active learning
• developing time management and study skills
• promoting parent-student communications
• encouraging collaboration between students
• fulfilling school/district policies
• demonstrating a rigorous school program to others
• punishing a student or a class

Effects

Academic performance

Homework research dates back to the early 1900s. However, no consensus exists on the general effectiveness on homework.^[4] Results of homework studies vary based on multiple factors, such as the age group of those studied and the measure of academic performance.^[5]

Younger students who spend more time on homework generally have slightly worse, or the same academic performance, as those who spend less time on homework.^[6] Homework has not been shown to improve academic achievements for grade school students. Proponents claim that assigning homework to young children helps them learn good study habits. Essentially, they advocate for doing potentially unnecessary homework from approximately age five to ten as a way of practicing for doing necessary homework from age 10 to 15. No research has ever been conducted to determine whether this claim has any merit.^[7]

Among teenagers, students who spend more time on homework generally have higher grades, and higher test scores than students who spend less time on homework.^[6] Large amounts of homework cause students’ academic performance to worsen, even among older students.^[6] Students who are assigned homework in middle and high school score somewhat better on standardized tests, but the students who have more than 90 minutes of homework a day in middle school or more than two hours in high school score worse.^[8]

Low-achieving students receive more benefit from doing homework than high-achieving students.^[9] However, school teachers commonly assign less homework to the students who need it most, and more homework to the students who are performing well.^[9] In past centuries, homework was a cause of academic failure: when school attendance was optional, students would drop out of school entirely if they were unable to keep up with the homework assigned.^[10]

Non-academic

The amount of homework given does not necessarily affect students’ attitudes towards homework and various other aspects of school.^[5]

Epstein (1988) found a near-zero correlation between the amount of homework and parents’ reports on how well their elementary school students behaved. Vazsonyi & Pickering (2003) studied 809 adolescents in American high schools, and found that, using the Normative Deviance Scale as a model for deviance, the correlation was r = 0.28 for white students, and r = 0.24 for African-American students. For all three of the correlations, higher values represent a higher correlation between time spent on homework and poor conduct.^[11]

Bempechat (2004) says that homework develops students’ motivation and study skills. In a single study, parents and teachers of middle school students believed that homework improved students’ study skills and personal responsibility skills.^[12] Their students were more likely to have negative perceptions about homework and were less likely to ascribe the development of such skills to homework.^[12] Leone & Richards (1989) found that students generally had negative emotions when completing homework and reduced engagement compared to other activities.

Health and daily life

Homework has been identified in numerous studies and articles as a dominant or significant source of stress and anxiety for students.^[13] Studies on the relation between homework and health are few compared to studies on academic performance.^[14][15]

Cheung & Leung-Ngai (1992) surveyed 1,983 students in Hong Kong, and found that homework led not only to added stress and anxiety, but also physical symptoms, such as headaches and stomachaches. Students in the survey who were ridiculed or punished by parents and peers had a higher incidence of depression symptoms, with 2.2% of students reporting that they «always» had suicidal thoughts, and anxiety was exacerbated by punishments and criticism of students by teachers for both problems with homework as well as forgetting to hand in homework.

A 2007 study of American students by MetLife found that 89% of students felt stressed from homework, with 34% reporting that they «often» or «very often» felt stressed from homework. Stress was especially evident among high school students. Students that reported stress from homework were more likely to be deprived of sleep.^[16]

Homework can cause tension and conflict in the home as well as at school, and can reduce students’ family and leisure time. In the Cheung & Leung-Ngai (1992) survey, failure to complete homework and low grades where homework was a contributing factor was correlated with greater conflict; some students have reported teachers and parents frequently criticizing their work. In the MetLife study, high school students reported spending more time completing homework than performing home tasks.^[17] Kohn (2006) argued that homework can create family conflict and reduce students’ quality of life. The authors of Sallee & Rigler (2008), both high school English teachers, reported that their homework disrupted their students’ extracurricular activities and responsibilities. However, Kiewra et al. (2009) found that parents were less likely to report homework as a distraction from their children’s activities and responsibilities. Galloway, Conner & Pope (2013) recommended further empirical study relating to this aspect due to the difference between student and parent observations.

Time use

A University of Michigan Institute for Social Research nationally representative survey of American 15- to 17-year olds, conducted in 2003, found an average of 50 minutes of homework each weekday.^[18]

A 2019 Pew Research Center review of Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey data reported that 15-, 16-, and 17-year-olds Americans, spent on average an hour a day on homework during the school year. The change in this demographic’s average daily time spent doing homework (during the school year) increased by about 16 minutes from 2003-2006 to 2014-2017. U.S. teenage girls spent more time doing homework than U.S. teenage boys.^[19]

A 2019 nationally representative survey of 95,505 freshmen at U.S. colleges, conducted by the UCLA Higher Education Research Institute, asked respondents, «During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week studying/doing homework?» 1.9% of respondents said none, 7.4% said less than one hour, 19.5% said 1–2 hours, 27.9% said 3–5 hours, 21.4% said 6–10 hours, 11.4% said 11–15 hours, 6.0% said 16–20 hours, 4.5% said over 20 hours.^[20]

Galloway, Conner & Pope (2013) surveyed 4,317 students from ten «privileged, high-performing» high schools in the U.S., and found that students reported spending more than 3 hours on homework daily. 72% of the students reported stress from homework, and 82% reported physical symptoms. The students slept an average of 6 hours 48 minutes, lower than recommendations prescribed by various health agencies.

Benefits

Some educators argue that homework is beneficial to students, as it enhances learning, develops the skills taught in class, and lets educators verify that students comprehend their lessons.^[21] Proponents also argue that homework makes it more likely that students will develop and maintain proper study habits that they can use throughout their educational career.^[21]

History

United States

Historically, homework was frowned upon in American culture. With few students able to pursue higher education, and with many children and teenagers needing to dedicate significant amounts of time to chores and farm work, homework was disliked not only by parents, but also by some schools. The students’ inability to keep up with the homework, which was largely memorizing an assigned text at home, contributed to students dropping out of school at a relatively early age. Attending school was not legally required, and if the student could not spend afternoons and evenings working on homework, then the student could quit school.^[10]

Complaints from parents were common at all levels of society.^[10] In 1880, Francis Amasa Walker convinced the school board in Boston to prohibit teachers from assigning math homework under normal circumstances.^[10] In 1900, journalist Edward Bok railed against schools assigning homework to students until age 15.^[10] He encouraged parents to send notes to their children’s teachers to demand the end of all homework assignments, and thousands of parents did so.^[10] Others looked at the new child labor laws in the United States and noted that school time plus homework exceeded the number of hours that a child would be permitted to work for pay.^[10] The campaign resulted in the US Congress receiving testimony to the effect that experts thought children should never have any homework, and that teenagers should be limited to a maximum of two hours of homework per day.^[10] In 1901, the California legislature passed an act that effectively abolished homework for anyone under the age of 15.^[10] While homework was generally out of favor in the first half of the 20th century, some people supported homework reform, such as by making the assignments more relevant to the students’ non-school lives, rather than prohibiting it.^[10]

In the 1950s, with increasing pressure on the United States to stay ahead in the Cold War, homework made a resurgence, and children were encouraged to keep up with their Russian counterparts.^[10] From that time on, social attitudes have oscillated approximately on a 15-year cycle: homework was encouraged in the 1950s to mid-1960s; it was rejected from the mid-1960s until 1980; it was encouraged again from 1980 and the publication of A Nation at Risk until the mid-1990s, when the Cold War ended.^[10] At that time, American schools were overwhelmingly in favor of issuing some homework to students of all grade levels.^[22] Homework was less favored after the end of the Cold War.^[10]

United Kingdom

British students get more homework than many other countries in Europe. The weekly average for the subject is 5 hours. The main distinction for UK homework is the social gap, with middle-class teenagers getting a disproportionate amount of homework compared to Asia and Europe.^[23]

Spain

In 2012, a report by the OECD showed that Spanish children spend 6.4 hours a week on homework. This prompted the CEAPA, representing 12,000 Spanish parent associations, to call for a homework strike.^[24]

Criticism

Homework and its effects, justifications, motivations and alleged benefits have been the subject of sharp criticism among many education experts and researchers.

According to a study by the Dresden University of Technology, homework—described in the study as «an educational ritual»—has little to no influence on academic performance.^[25]

When assigning homework, each student is usually given the same exercises, regardless of how well the student is performing. This leaves some students under-challenged and others overwhelmed by their homework.^[25][26] For others, the degree of difficulty of homework may be appropriate, but students are unable to decide for themselves whether they need to deepen their knowledge in a particular subject or whether to use the time in other subjects with which they experience more difficulty, despite the fact that homework is often seen as a way of encouraging self-regulation.^[27]

Homework is sometimes used to outsource school material not completed in class to the home, leaving children with homework that is not designed to be done on their own and parents feeling helpless and frustrated.^[28] As a consequence, students often have to use the internet or other resources for help, which provides disadvantages for students without internet access. Thus, such homework fails to promote equality of opportunity.^[29][30] Homework without professional feedback from the teacher has little effect on the learning success of students.^[31]

Even if it is generally not wanted by homework distributors (unless homework is given as a punishment), completing homework may take up a large part of the student’s free time. It is often the case that children try to finish their homework until late at night, which can lead to sleep disorders and unhealthy stress.^[28] Children may feel overwhelmed when they have too much homework, which can negatively affect children’s natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge.^[32]

A study by the UCL Institute of Education, which concerned the impact of homework in different countries, discovered that the pressure associated with homework causes arguments among family members.^[33] The study also showed that homework can lead to anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion among children.^[33]

Notes and references

Citations

Works

Effectiveness of homework

Homework and non-academic effects

Other

Further reading

• Duke Study: Homework Helps Students Succeed in School, As Long as There Isn’t Too Much
• The Case Against Homework: How Homework Is Hurting Our Children and What We Can Do About It by Sarah Bennett & Nancy Kalish (2006) Discusses in detail assessments of studies on homework and the authors’ own research and assessment of the homework situation in the United States. Has specific recommendations and sample letters to be used in negotiating a reduced homework load for your child.
• Closing the Book on Homework: Enhancing Public Education and Freeing Family Time by John Buell (2004)
• The Battle Over Homework: Common Ground for Administrators, Teachers, and Parents by Harris Cooper (2007)
• The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing by Alfie Kohn (2006)
• The End of Homework: How Homework Disrupts families, Overburdens Children, and Limits Learning by Etta Kralovec and John Buell (2000)

External links

• «The Myth About Homework», Claudia Wallis, Time, August 29, 2006.
• History of «The Dog Ate My Homework» as an excuse. Slate.
• Bridging the Great Homework Divide: A Solutions Guide for Parents of Middle School Students — from the National Education Association.
• Homework tips for parents — U.S. Department of Education.
• BBC’s (U.K.) parents’ school guide
• Helping Your Students With Homework: A Guide For Teachers — U.S. Department of Education.
• Homework Practices that Support Students with Disabilities

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From home +‎ work.

Pronunciation[edit]

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Noun[edit]

homework (usually uncountable, plural homeworks)

1. Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class.

   You must do your homework before you can watch television.

   • 2013 July 1, Peter Wilby, “Finland’s education ambassador spreads the word”, in The Guardian‎^[1], archived from the original on 2022-10-15:

     Even 15-year-olds do no more than 30 minutes’ homework a night.

   • 2023 January 12, Kevin Roose, “Don’t Ban ChatGPT in Schools. Teach With It.”, in The New York Times‎^[2], archived from the original on 2023-01-17:

     And I’m sympathetic to teachers who feel that they have enough to worry about, without adding A.I.-generated homework to the mix.

   1. (by extension) Something which one is encouraged to learn or study on one’s own.

      The speaker had certainly done his homework before delivering the lecture.

      • 2012 April 10, John Hudson, “North Korea Has a Clumsy Way of Soothing Concerns About Its Rocket Launch”, in The Atlantic‎^[3], archived from the original on 2022-01-22:

        Since the whole world is watching this launch, they probably should’ve done some homework on their talking points.

      • 2017 May 9, “Mindful sex is better sex, says B.C. researcher promoting new workbook”, in CBC News‎^[4], archived from the original on 2022-11-22:

        Four years after her first sexual health book came out, Dr. Lori Brotto is giving her readers a little bit of homework for the bedroom.

      • 2022 July 18, Donald Mcrae, quoting Michael Yormark, “Roc Nation’s Michael Yormark on Romelu Lukaku: ‘You have to play to his strengths… I don’t think that happened’”, in The Guardian‎^[5], archived from the original on 2022-12-26:

        I didn’t even know who he was until I did my homework and realised he was a premier footballer for Bayern.

2. (literally, now rare) Any work that is done at home; housework.

   • 1989, Eileen Boris, Cynthia R. Daniels, Homework: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Paid Labor at Home, University of Illinois Press, →ISBN, page 241:

     Hatch perceived homework to be one tool—along with various workfare schemes and private sector training programs—that would take women off welfare and make poor women «independent.»

3. (slang, euphemistic) Sexual intercourse.

   Synonyms: see Thesaurus:sexual activity

   • 1933, James T. Farrell, Gas-House McGinty, page 186:

     My wife and I want a kid, and we do plenty of homework, but goddamn it, Dutch, I just can’t connect.

Usage notes[edit]

• (exercises assigned by a teacher) The term homework generally implies that the work is mandatory and worth marks; exercises that are optional are usually referred to as practice problems, review problems, extra practice, exercises, etc.
• (exercises assigned by a teacher) Work of a larger scale than homework (which involves a series of relatively simple exercises) is usually referred to as an assignment or project.

Derived terms[edit]

Translations[edit]

See also[edit]

• busy work
• schoolwork

References[edit]

• “homework”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

Anagrams[edit]

• workhome

And in America, doing your homework is the most uncool thing in the world … chris y Says: ❋ Unknown (2007)

To our teacher pals: we’re sorry our homework is a bit late. ❋ Unknown (2004)

My heart palpitated on cue at the word «homework.» ❋ By LISA BELKIN (2011)

NEW YORK Reuters — Every evening President Barack Obama is handed what he calls his «homework packet,» a thin folder of 10 letters from the American people offering him an unvarnished view of the citizens he governs. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The rest of his «homework» is usually the sort of thing he can do and be done with quickly so we can get on to reading adult-level books or exploring dinosaurs or whatever interests him. ❋ Lyda222 (2009)

It’s Sunday and homework is all done (actually, she didn’t have any since she won Star Student of the Week. * gloating*), the kid is in her PJs, teeth have been brushed and tomorrow’s clothes are picked up. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Voting good people out of office to avoid doing your homework is irresponsible. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Because for most parents, homework is far more likely to be a nightly tug-of-war, continually demanding the exhausting, alternating roles of cop, psychologist, warden, motivational speaker, spy, cheerleader, hall monitor or a Darth Vader taskmaster — leaving many moms and dads wondering if sleeping at the office might be an altogether better plan. ❋ Darryl Sollerh (2010)

The homework is intense since she’s in an accelerated program. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I applaud the speech and can’t wait to discuss it with my children tonight over dinner – hopefully after their homework is done! ❋ Unknown (2009)

While using lawyers to check their client’s homework is not novel, the type of detail required of lawyers in New York pursuing foreclosure cases is. ❋ Ray Brescia (2010)

An inability to be on time or do one’s homework is enough to flunk a high-schooler; why not a judge? ❋ Will Guzzardi (2010)

First-year and sophomore students … were to be graded according to a combination of their knowledge (as demonstrated by test scores and written assignments) and their effort (as shown by attending class, handing in homework, and participating in study and tutoring sessions). ❋ Daniel De Vise (2010)

[Fuck homework] ❋ AdomC (2015)

I’m supposed to be doing my homework right now, which is a research paper on a book I didn’t have the time to read (assigned by old bitch Goodman) and to study for a math test I’m probably going to bomb anyway (given by [fat slut] Preston). Except [I don’t give two shits] about it, so I’m [writing a definition] for Urban Dictionary. What? You think I should be doing my homework instead of writing this wordy definition that probably no one will read? Well fuck you then, you can kiss my ass. ❋ Grand Lizard Theodore (2006)

I would rather stay in school for 9 hours instead of 7, provided we don’t have homework.
Among things I’d rather do:
Poop
Slap someone
[Break a window]
Fart
Blow my nose
Work in a coal mine (not really)
Sleep
Defacate on the homeworkWipe myself with the homeworkHit someone over the head with a frying pan
Try on all of the clothes in my closet
Go outside
Stay inside
Not fart
Shoot a BB gun
Play «Ding-Dong-Ditch»
Throw myself into a huge room full of packing peanuts
[Parasail]
Jump out of an airplane (Not happening!)
Belch
Play Videogames
Play online games
Play hopscotch
Play with myself (not what you’re thinking, although…)
Drive a [Lamborghini Murcielago]
Drive a crappy-ass car
Drive a not-so-crappy-ass-but-still-somewhat-crappy-ass car
Crash a not-so-crappy-ass-but-still-somewhat-crappy-ass car
Eat Glass
Climb a tree
Fall from the tree
Try again and subsequently fail
Try many more times until I have not the stregnth nor the willpower to try again
And Much, Much More…
And since I have decided that I’m not going to do my homework, I can gurantee that I’ll do at least 5 of these things tonight!!! ❋ JBurton31 (2010)

Math teacher: Johnny, did you finish the 32 pages of math I assigned to the class yesterday? It was homework, and it’s due today.
Johnny: No, I couldn’t because-
Math teacher: SHUT UP, [YOU FUCKING IDIOT]. I’M SICK OF YOU AND YOUR SHIT EXCUSES. YOU WILL STAY IN EVERY RECESS UNTIL YOU HAVE [THAT PAPER] DONE, [FUCKING FOOL]. THAT’S 6 DETENTIONS MISTER. ❋ Alozaps (2006)

In [kindergarten] our homework was to jumprope 50 times. We had that assignment twice, and no other homework. Now we have at least two or three [essays] a week along with a whole [crapload] of other assignments from the rest of our classes. And most of the teachers suck at teaching. ❋ Leah Was Here (2006)

my [satan] [teacher] gave me [crap] ❋ Jake (2005)

I was [up all night] doing that homework… [UGH]! ❋ Maelstr0m_X1 (2004)

Go to school. [Do your homework]. Get a job. Retire. Die. You won’t be remembered. You didn’t make an impact. [But you did] help keep America’s economy [functioning] (yes, I did intend to start a sentence with «but,» and despite what some moronic English teacher might have told you, that IS okay). Good job. ❋ Worker Unit #503,298,545 (2005)

My [Rhetoric] teacher thinks she’s so conscious of modern social conventions, but still assigns homework. How base. Now, watch as I get a C for not [doing homework] and then monitor me as I use [the skills] I taught myself in would-be homework time to achieve a status of social prominence and leave a lasting impact on society far superior to that of a ‘Rhetoric Teacher’. ❋ DonCachas (2005)

[You look tired], yeah I had a 5 [page] [paper] due yesterday. ❋ GivesGoodED (2004)

домашнее задание, домашняя работа, надомная работа, тщательная подготовка

существительное ↓

Словосочетания

to beaver away at one’s homework — делать уроки  
to assign 20 pages for homework — задавать 20 страниц на дом  
do homework carefully — аккуратно делать уроки  
give overmuch homework — задавать на дом слишком большое задание  
he got his homework out of the way — он разделался с домашним заданием  
algebra homework — домашнее задание по алгебре  
start in on homework — взяться за уроки  
do homework — делать домашнее задание; учить уроки  

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Возможные однокоренные слова

homeworker  — надомник, надомница, домашняя работница, кухарка, работник при доме, садовник

You get it on almost a daily basis. Some love it, while others absolutely hate it. We’re talking about homework, of course. If you are reading this blog post, you are probably interested to learn more about homework. What does homework stand for? Is homework really useful, or is it just a punishment?

We’ve gathered all the information we could from our expert writers and presented it in an easy to understand way on this page. We will discuss and define homework, analyze the various types of homework and find out if it’s a punishment or not. Read on to learn more about the dreaded homework.

So, What Is Homework?

Let’s start with the beginning. What is the definition of homework?

Basically, every set of tasks your professor assigns you to be completed outside of class is considered homework. Also known as a homework assignment, this set of tasks need to be completed by a very specific deadline. Failure to complete the task will inevitably lead to a low grade.

This is basically the definition of homework. However, every professor and almost every student has a different opinion about what constitutes homework and what doesn’t. Homework can be a very subjective thing.

Various Types of Homework

Did you know that there is more than one type of homework? Actually, according to the U.S. Department of Education, there are 4 types of homework. These are: practice, preparatory, extension and integration. Let’s take a look at each of these types and tell you a bit more about it. Remember, each of the following is a type of homework except for reading (unless it’s mandatory for your school assignments):

• Practice – the most common type, used to help you better understand the information presented to you in class.
• Preparatory – this includes reading or learning some concepts or ideas that will be presented during the next class.
• Extension – professors who want to challenge their students and entice them to do some additional research use extension homework assignments.
• Integration – this is the most difficult type of homework because it requires you to use several skills and resources to complete a complex set of tasks.

OK, but when is homework not homework? Things like reading a book or studying additional resources should not be considered homework. Reading is essential for your education and you shouldn’t do it forcefully. Studying is something you want to do to better understand complex concepts and ideas. It’s a way to better yourself.

Is Homework a Punishment?

Was homework a punishment? Or was homework invented as a punishment? This is one of the most interesting questions we’ve received from our readers. It is our personal opinion that homework was not invented as a way to punish students. It is not used as a punishment nowadays either. Homework’s intended purpose is to “force” students to go over everything that was discussed in class and reinforcing their skills. It is also a way to practice problem solving (think about math, physics and chemistry assignments).

So no, the purpose of homework is not to punish you, but to make you study and practice. Some say it’s a good thing, while others don’t agree to even the concept of homework. We will not get into any debates however.

Learn How to Stay on Top of Homework

I love homework, but don’t know how to get better grades. We know, school assignments can sometimes be tough. However, we want to reassure you that you can get straight As on your projects if you follow a few simple rules. If you want to learn how to stay on top of homework in 2 minutes, read this advice thoroughly:

1. Start early. It’s very important to start on your school project as soon as possible. This way, you should have plenty of time to focus and do a great job.
2. Focus on just one thing. Don’t try to multitask and work on several assignments at the same time. We humans aren’t very good at multitasking.
3. Avoid distractions. You should turn off the TV and the computer (if you don’t need it for research). Also, avoid using your phone while you’re working on your homework.
4. Find a quiet place to study. Make it clear that you are doing your homework and that you shouldn’t be disturbed for some time.
5. Take periodic breaks and detach. You should take a 10-15 minute break every hour. This helps you stay focused and keep stress at a minimum.
6. Don’t do your homework at night. A good night’s sleep will help you be more productive in the morning, so don’t skip it.
7. Make effective use of class materials and the Internet. You will most probably find all the information you need to complete your homework there.

What if I Don’t Feel Like Doing Homework?

What does homework stand for? What is the purpose of homework? Well, now you know. However, there is one last thing we would like to discuss. Many students are telling us that “I don’t feel like doing homework today. What should I do?” This is a common problem, don’t worry. Let’s face it, we all have our ups and downs. Sometimes, you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of school chores you need to do.

Every homework assignment seems to take forever to complete. And not getting the grades you aimed for will usually discourage you further. This is called stress and it can be very dangerous. The best way to make sure you don’t fall into a depression is to take steps to avoid stress. And the best way to do this is to follow the advice we’ve given you above. Follow those simple rules and you will be able to finish your school assignments faster. In addition, your grades should improve.

Need More Help?

Now that you know what is homework and why you get it, it’s time to talk about a safe way of getting the help you need. Should teachers give homework? We think they should. Should you get swamped with homework every week? NO!

If you can’t do your homework or if you really need a few top grades, it’s time to get some help. Our professional tutors, writers, editors and proofreaders are exactly what you need. We will make sure you get your homework done on time. Our experts are all degree-holders, so they can help you get top grades in any of your classes. A professional will always be there for you when you need assistance. Don’t risk getting penalized for not turning in your homework on time. Get in touch with us right now!

Last Update: Jan 03, 2023

This is a question our experts keep getting from time to time. Now, we have got the complete detailed explanation and answer for everyone, who is interested!

Asked by: Prof. Megane Wolf I

Score: 4.4/5
(69 votes)

Homework, or a homework assignment, is a set of tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed outside the classroom.

What is the real meaning of homework?

1 : piecework done at home for pay. 2 : an assignment given to a student to be completed outside the regular class period.

Is homework good or bad for students?

So, homework is good because it can boost your grades, help you learn the material, and prepare you for tests. It’s not always beneficial, however. … Too much homework can lead to copying and cheating. Homework that is pointless busywork can lead to a negative impression of a subject (not to mention a teacher).

Is a homework illegal?

In the early 1900s, Ladies’ Home Journal took up a crusade against homework, enlisting doctors and parents who say it damages children’s health. In 1901 California passed a law abolishing homework!

Is there a word homework?

Homework is an uncountable noun and is not used in the plural. You say: The teacher gave us a lot of homework. ✗Don’t say: The teacher gave us a lot of homeworks.

15 related questions found

1 : piecework done at home for pay. 2 : an assignment given to a student to be completed outside the regular class period. 3 : preparatory reading or research (as for a discussion or a debate)

Is homework one word or two?

Homework is an uncountable noun and is not used in the plural. You say: The teacher gave us a lot of homework. ✗Don’t say: The teacher gave us a lot of homeworks. Homework is always followed by a singular verb.

Can you say homeworks?

Homework is an uncountable noun. You do not talk about ‘homeworks’ or ‘a homework’. Note that you do not say ‘I have made my homework’.

How do you spell whole heartedly?

adjective. fully or completely sincere, enthusiastic, energetic, etc.; hearty; earnest: a wholehearted attempt to comply.

Can not abide by?

To put up with; tolerate: can’t abide such incompetence.

What does mad as a coot mean?

(as) crazy as a coot Insane or eccentric. I know some of my students think I’m as crazy as a coot because of my weird methods.

Who abide by the rules?

If you abide by something, you obey or comply with a rule. If you don’t abide by the rules at school, you might find yourself in the principal’s office. To accept a rule or act according to a recommendation is to abide by them. If a judge makes a ruling, you have to abide by her decision.

What is the opposite of abide?

abide. Antonyms: deport, migrate, move, journey, proceed, resist, mislike, forefend, avoid, shun, reject, abandon, forfeit. Synonyms: dwell, stay, inhabit, continue, rest, tarry, lodge, reside, live, wait, sojourn, remain, expect, endure, tolerate, anticipate, confront, await, bear, face, watch.

How do you use abide by in a sentence?

show respect towards.

1. They have got to abide by the rules.
2. You must abide by what you have said.
3. Please feel assured that we will abide by our promise.
4. Everyone should abide by our social norms.
5. Competitors must abide by the judge’s decision.
6. If you make a promise, abide by it.

What does digested mean?

To digest is to process food so it can be absorbed into the body or information so the mind can absorb it. As a noun, a digest is a magazine that breaks down information into understandable summaries.

What are two types of digestion?

Digestion is a form of catabolism or breaking down of substances that involves two separate processes: mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.

Is Diget a word?

DIGET is not a valid scrabble word.

What happens to the food when it enters your stomach?

After food enters your stomach, the stomach muscles mix the food and liquid with digestive juices. The stomach slowly empties its contents, called chyme, into your small intestine.

What are the 4 stages of digestion?

There are four steps in the digestion process: ingestion, the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food, nutrient absorption, and elimination of indigestible food.

What happens if food is not digested?

Not digesting food properly could lead to many health issues. You may experience constant belch, may suffer from flatulence and even face bloated stomach. The uneasiness could make the condition worse which may also lead to pain and discomfort in the stomach.

What happens to the food in the stomach Class 4?

From the stomach, the food is passed into a long coiled structure called small intestine. These juices then get mixed with the food and completely digest it in the small intestine. The walls of the small intestine absorb the digested food and pass it to blood. Blood carries the digested food to all parts of the body.

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Homework is a noun.

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Definition of homework in the English dictionary

The first definition of homework in the dictionary is school work done out of lessons, esp at home. Other definition of homework is any preparatory study. Homework is also work done at home for pay.

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