I believe that some type of “brain exercise” or “critical thinking” prompt should be introduced at the end of the day on Friday. Something that will really get kids thinking—not about Math or Science but something about LIFE (current events, ect). Encourage students to THINK over the weekend, not necessarily with an assignment but with a CHALLENGE.

Or: read a story at the end of the day… stop at the most exciting part. Kids will come into school Monday excited to LEARN what happens.

If it is more than a 2 day weekend, absolutely have some homework

absolutely no homework/projects over vacations (christmas/new years, easter, etc.)

overall i think they should get homework over the weekend because all it does it help you. It helps engrain into your head the lecture, which a weekend of video games/family outings/parties will destroy.

I understand it is hard to find a controversial subject that have valid points on both sides (kudos to you for coming up with this one), but your topic will actually prove that students DO need homework over the weekend.

P.S. I actually ask all 7 of my teachers to give me homework over the weekend if there isnt any allready assigned.

But I don’t think they should have to write papers or anything on the weekends. Kids need a break – if they don’t get one they get burned out or stressed and that can lead to physical problems.

I love the idea of tests on Mondays instead of Fridays. That way they have one thing to focus on for the weekend instead of trying to study during the week with all the other work they have.

does that help?…..