Deeper Thinking...

Yesterday in class Mr. Max had us do a different style of assignment. We were to read an article online (link is below in his post) and write our own blog post based on our thoughts on the topic. It was about an agreement made between 2 students and a teacher about having a No Homework agreement where the 2 students would get, well, no homework. Ever.

So, your homework is to write a blog post on what you think about having no homework. Ironic?

We spent the rest of the block working on accelerated math. Try to get that done guys, I know I myself am super far behind and its just taking me ages to get caught up, but once I complete an objective I really do feel like I know what I'm doing for the most part.

REMINDER: Test is next Wednesday, so lets get our study on guys!

To Homework or Not? That is the question?

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/11/18/calgary-homework-school-students.html

So what do you think? As young adults enrolled in the final year of public education, specifically in mathematics, which side of this 'argument' do you line up on?

Discussion prompts?

Would you like a no-homework agreement?
Would you benefit from a no-homework agreement?
Would you learn enough with no homework?
Do you have enough time in school to both learn and practice?
Is the subject area a consideration when discussing such agreements?

I really don't know the answers, but inspirationally, I know you do. I look forward to reading your responses. Thank you in advance for informing both public education practice generally and specific decisions made in room 204 at the SVRSS.