Jake Blues

Alot of teachers do not include homework into the grade simply because it is unfair.Some students take the homework home and their parents do it or help them with it while others do not get any help and struggle then get a feeling of dejection that they couldnt finish it.

I would say not to waive homework but make it far more interesting than the traditional garbage most teachers give out.Like instead of calculating problems on paper I might say come up with your own problems with flow and allow the students to find the answer on their own.For example students could arrange a trip on their own to the local water treatment plant to calculate how much sewage flows into the plant every hour or over a dam,into your house for personal use etc.

I made it my policy no homework on the weekends when I taught.I wanted my students to enjoy their weekends.The most successful people in life live a balanced life.Play hard study hard.There is a good reason we have the expression "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy".
Peter Drucker the great management guru found that the best managers were people who were good at their field but also something else.For example they were creative designers but also were expert birdwatchers.Being an all around person is good and homework can take away time to critically think.Critical thinking is the top of the food chain in education.Checkout the book by William Cohen about the lessons he learned from Drucker it is a great read.

Obviously,you sound like an underchallenged student because you are showing critical thinking.Perhaps it is time for you to find a new school to attend!