What makes perfect?

At this stage of our lives, juniors are probably among the most familiar with the concept of homework. Similarly, we know what study methods and habbits work for us individually. And we're also pretty aware that everyone's study-style is relatively, if not completely, diverse.
Probably the only people more in-tune with all of the above--whether we want to accept it or not-- are our teachers. Because they acknowledge that the best way to ensure that everyone learns the material is by designing a curriculum that appeals to all types of learners. Which means maybe a little "busy work" here and there. But what is busy work to one student may be the most effective means of learning to another.
I'm not at all pretending that I don't get annoyed with homework. I'm not even trying to be nice to teachers to better my grade on this blog assignment (even though I am submitting it a day late). Because, also at this stage of our lives, I think it's so incredibly important to explore. There is definitely not enough time to eat, sleep, and do homework adequately in addition to any extra curricular activities. Or even spend as much time with your family over Thanksgiving vacation as you'd like to (I'd much much rather be with all my baby cousins in the hot tub right now instead of reading chapter seven of the Psychology book). But that's life. My Aunt Thuy is upstairs doing pretty much the same thing, which I'm sure isn't her first-choice, either.
So, to conclude, I'm most definitely not a fan of spending a majority of my time outside of school on homework. But I appreciate the assignments that are especially helpful to me, and can accept that what I may call grunt work could also be helping other students succeed.
And finally, to answer your question, Mr. Logson: Homework is time spent rehearsing our academics, whether it be effective or not. And something we probably just need to quit whining about.