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Repetition of terminology/concepts can transfer the knowledge from short-term to long-term memory storage. They can also serve to demonstrate to an instructor the student's level of independent mastery. everything has both pros and cons. but, positives of homework dominates the negatives. It enhances students' knowledge of the topic and give them a chance to have a wider look of the subject. Students can also practice their writing skills and improve them. Analytical skills can also be polished with the help of homework which implies that homework is helpful. Depends on the homework. If it forces repetitive non-creative and non-useful tasks, then it is harmful. Is homework harmful or helpful?