As teenagers, making mistakes are a part of life. It is a lesson where you live through it, but most importantly learn from it. I remember when I started high school, freshmen year to be exact where my attitude towards homework was completely changed. It was when I learned my lesson about having priorities and dealing with the consequences.
There was a time during my freshman year where I never did my homework. Even though I performed well on tests, quizzes, and projects in all my classes, it was still not enough. I felt that not doing homework would not affect my grade. As a student who strives to do well overall it occurred to me that my priorities were not all there. To me homework was meaningless because some teachers never checked it, but what they did not tell you was that they would give zeros for those who did not do the homework. Based on the questions they
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I was more interested in getting a job, playing sports, and hanging out with friends because that was my priority at the time. So by the time progress reports came out, I was a bit confused about how my grades were calculated but, they all told me the same thing. They said that homework is worth a percentage of my overall grade so it would effect things because I never did the homework. At that point after progress reports came out, I learned the meaning of priorities which is something that is more important than another. Thinking back, I made everything else a priority over what was more important than completing all assignments like homework that was given in all my classes. I also learned that doing homework was not just for a grade in the book, but is was also a studying tool that helped me in each class which also helped my grade point average. From then I
...n little things, like asking others what they got on certain questions in math class and little things like that. The main reason I do that is because sometimes I doubt myself and want reassurance from other peers. I also cheat on little things once in a while because I know that the likelihood of getting caught is small, and the punishments is not that great of a deal. Although I try not to cheat as much as possible sometimes I slip up and it just happens. Reading this book really taught me that if I am likely to cheat on something small, then in the future I am more likely to cheat on something larger and something that would have bigger consequences if caught. Also, reading this book will help me out in an interview. Many times an interview will ask if I have read any good books lately. Now I at least have one academic credible book that I can say I have read.
The book has taught me to be happy with what I have, and not to rush life. Also, the book has taught me to help others when they are in need. If I did what Coverly did in the book, I would have a very hard time trying to find work and trying to survive. I feel I am too young to work to support myself, and I have no money for food or shelter. Honora Wapshot taught me the importance of helping other people when they are in need. She lets a stranger into her house just because that person is in a horrible accident and needs help. This was a very kind and generous thing to do.
All my life I have been a lazy person, doing just enough to get by. Most of the time, in high school, I was content with just a “C”. The only time I wasn’t, was if it was a class I liked, and I paid attention to. If this was the case, I could have received a 99% on a test and been dissatisfied. But, for the rest of my classes, which were most of my classes, that I didn’t like, I never paid attention to or did homework, and I still managed to do well on tests. So basically I didn’t do anything except take tests and I still got satisfactory grades. In school I was so lazy that there could have been a project due worth about 20% of the final grade and I still wouldn’t do it.
...yself more than I even thought I already knew. Being open to this text book and what it has to say inside and what my teachers has to say during class and my classmates’ inputs on the subject have really taught me a lot. Just being open to all this information has helped me with my transition between my old life and my new one here in Valdosta. It also will stay in mind and help me in the future with anything I do, especially when I lead.
Throughout my middle school and high school years I always put my grades first! I felt like that was something I would always have within myself. My
School is a huge representation of one’s character and work ethic. I think it shows a lot about a person when they put effort into their school work and grades, because it reflects how hard they are willing to work for their goals and aspirations. Grades are extremely important to me, so I work hard to do my best and achieve my goals. I plan on furthering my education
There is a student Emma, who has recently graduated from Austin High School, where 90/10 grading system is used; 90% of Emma’s grade is knowledge based with scores such as tests and projects, while her practice work such as homework is worth 10% of her grade. Emma, finds school somewhat easy and since homework was only 10% of her grade, so she often did not bother to do her practice work. Even though she did not do her homework through high school she managed to keep above a 3.00 GPA. When Emma enters college, she is shocked to see that she would have to complete homework, and that it would affect her grade drastically if she didn’t complete her homework. Emma is feeling unprepared and overloaded with work. She is not prepared for college,
It also taught me a lot about planning and time organization. I had to plan
Homework isn’t that hard, it’s just too much and there isn’t a lot that has any meaning. So, I think that homework is just a piece of paper that so many people work on just to get one single grade in that barely does anything to your overall grade, it should be a voluntary/ extra credit and practice kind of thing, which basically means kids and teens should have a choice whether or not they want to do it or not and if they choose not to and fail it’s their own fault.
That being said, teenagers aren’t portrayed as anything in between, and most teenagers don’t fit that stereotype. I’ve had teachers degrade our class for being lazy, while they stood there and told us that we aren’t putting in enough effort and that we don’t deserve the grades we were receiving because they thought we didn’t care. Those kinds of teachers (at least in my own opinion) shouldn’t be teaching at the level they are. A teacher should be able to realize that if they are taking a high leveled class, then there is a lot of work and stress that comes with it. Turning something in that was poorly done one time, or not having the time to do the work well doesn’t mean they’re lazy. I hope I can be the type of teacher who doesn’t generalize their students, and understands that they’re all
Kralovec, author of The End of Homework argues that doing homework during high school has little or no effect on successful study skills of students in college. College students have only a few hours of class a week and lots of daytime hours in which to study. She says the college schedule is nowhere as grueling as in high school. In addition, the average adult does not return home from the office with three or more hours of work to complete (Kralovec). When "busy work" assignments are given carelessly and frequently, it causes students to lose interest in the subject. Negative results can also occur when a student is not able to complete his or her homework. Many times they will resort to copying homework, having others do their assignments, or cheating on tests. Bad habits such as these are likely to follow kids through their lives and have an effect on their moral judgment. With no consequences to these actions students will almost always take the easy way out when it comes to homework
Although homework may seem like drudgery, the hard work that is put into homework may pay off in the long run. In the article, “Does homework really work for students?” Jacqueline Carey, the mother of seventh grade student Micah Carey, stated that “homework gives [students] a good foundation for when they move on further in school” (Johnson). Not only that but according to Donyall Dickey, principle at Murray Hill Middle School, “if students do not acquire things in class, they will acquire them through homework” (Johnson). As we can see homework helps and prepares us for higher grade levels while in primary school that can possibly prepare us for college. It also helps us to remember the materials that were taught in class. Another reason homework can be beneficial is the fact that it can prepare us for tests and the dreadful pop-quiz that a teacher may randomly give us. This fact was proven, according to a 2006 study by Harris Cooper, director of Duke University’s Program in education, in the article “Homework or Not? That is the (Research) Question”. The studies instituted that “students who had homework performed better on class tests compared to those who did not” (DeNisco). Another compelling thing about homework, are the qualities a skills th...
A statement from the Huffington Post states, “From a very young age, we are told the importance of getting good grades. Especially in high school, we are told time and time again that our grades affect what college we will get into. While grades are extremely important, people often forget about the importance of learning, not just getting good grades. There is a difference between the grade received in a course and the amount of learning that took place in the course.” Parents and institutions should teach the importance of learning. The society around the upbringing of students emphasizes getting good grades as apposed to getting every detail and aspect mastered. School priorities should be reevaluated and changed for future students
Homework offers multiple benefits for real life. One benefit of homework is that it helps the student develop essential skills. While homework may seem like a tedious task, it can help a student comprehend the material. Homework is necessary for more than just a grade; it is an assignment that teaches you valuable life skills. According to “Do students have too much homework?”, homework should lead students to be better at taking what they know and applying it to a certain task. Students tend to portray homework as something that they have to get done without knowing the value that lies behind it. Homework enables the student to recall a certain problem and apply it to another distinctive situation. According to “Do students have too much homework?”, applying knowledge is the most important. Learning is definitely important but what students do with the facts that they learned is essential as well. Applying knowledge allows the students to take a simple fact and relate it to a grander scheme of things. Relating what they know will enhance their creativity and let them see behind the lines of how everything connects.
...udy habits, and awesome test taking strategies. I also learned about creative thinking and how it applies to everyday life, as well as active reading as it helps with college level reading. Another thing that I learned a lot about was what exactly what my professors expect of me, and how to decipher what is actually being requested of me in a writing assignment. I also learned how to avoid plagiarism and retain my academic integrity.