If you asked a typical high school student what their least favorite part of school is, they could tell you in a heartbeat that there is one specific area in which every one loathes. It is the most dreaded thing in the world and by far hardest thing that takes place during the day. It will never be fun and is deemed useless other than for the purpose of making teenagers suffer. This horrible and twisted event that I am referring to is homework. Homework is assigned almost daily in high school yet it is the hardest thing to get used to. In the eyes of the average high school student, it is the worst part of their academic career, but as much as I hate to admit it, homework is an extremely valuable learning tool and there are a lot of positive sides to it.
             Homework allows students to study and learn at their own pace and in the comfort of their own home. There is by far less pressure on them while working at home than in comparison to working in a classroom. No one is ever put on the spot to complete an assignment in a set period of time in your bedroom or living room while studying. There are fewer disruptions in the controlled environment of the home than in the classroom allowing students to be more comfortable in general.
             One downside to homework is that students are unable to consult with a teacher if they come upon a question or problem. This is, in my opinion, a bit of a mixed blessing. You may not be able to get the easiest answer to your question, but your skills in problem solving will skyrocket each time you encounter this situation. I have always found that the best side of homework in such subjects as math or science is learning how to solve complex problems that perhaps you did not understand in class, and being able to do so at your own level with no pressure. You eventually learn to teach yourself new skills or information using the data that you already retain. It is very frustrating to not know ho...