Secondly, homework to be efficient in terms of time required to demonstrate student learning is as simple and short as the student needs to make it, may it be a few sentences because the student grasps the concept quickly or a lengthy written explanation on what they do not know and questions they may need to ask. Thirdly, it promotes student ownership of learning by offering choices and being personally relevant because the student is reflecting on knowledge gained that is relevant to them (what they choose to draw from the material) and how it reflected their strengths and weaknesses and what they can improve upon. Fourthly, it instills a sense of competence because the student is accomplishing a homework assignment by themselves without outside help because what they learned comes from within themselves. Finally, it is aesthetically appealing, enjoyable and fun, because in a utopian system students could self-direct their homework; but in most cases, they are creating something that is designed, inspired, and driven by their…
