Students will need all of these skills throughout high school and beyond. Homework also teaches students to manage their time wisely (Cooper 86). In other words, students don't just have homework to do when the school bell rings, and in their future lives they won't just have to worry about their work; therefore, learning to manage your time early will be helpful in the future. Homework can also help students explore their own interests (Marzano and Pickering 79). In addition to exploring student interests, students can discover a new interest through homework by doing a research paper or reading a book assigned to them. Homework is a great asset for developing skills well beyond the