This post is inspired from a post from one of my favorite teacher blogs out there: http://bettyb.teacherlingo.com/archive/2009/09/25/how-necessary-is-homework.aspx. Betty is not much of a believer in giving homework to students.  I have a hard time giving homework that is easy enough for students to do without much help from others but challenging enough to make it worth their time.  I want to help build a strong work ethic in my students, but also want them to have time for family and hobbies - it is definitely a difficult balance.  How much homework do you give?  What are your opinions?