But the work that got me through examinations was the extra work I did in swotting up and making sure I knew my sources and so on. So, overall, the best thing I could say about homework is that it gives you a decent work ethic. It makes you work harder on your own. It gives you that sense of independence that is so important if you are going to study in tertiary institutions where you don't have any kind-hearted teachers looking after your welfare.
As the research points to a negligible effect of homework in elementary schools, I think it would be best to drop it. I can see no point in eight-year-olds slaving over homework when they get back from school.
They should be playing and enjoying the company of friends and family members. It might be an idea to give some homework to children in the last year of elementary school so they may be used to it when they get to the secondary level. For middle and high school students, they need to get some homework so they can get the hang of studying. But it should be set with care. Review sheets should outline the work that needs to be covered and what the content and presentation should be.
Secondary schools need to have study skills lessons right from the start so kids know the way in which they should tackle assignments and what resources to use. Teachers would do well to make the assignments given as engaging and challenging as possible. Sufficient time for completion should be allocated, and work should reflect what has been done in class. There should be breaks from homework, except for students who are sitting external exams.
So, those not involved in tests can be homework free at weekends and holidays, but the senior classes will have homework at any time. Homework is the not the key to academic success in school. Attitude, co-operation, behaviour, aptitude and active parental involvement, count for far more. But when given creatively, it can certainly help in learning and understanding.
Let us, not burden our children with homework but give it selectively so that it adds enjoyment to learning rather than misery. Yes, I did a lot of homework when I was at school - especially in the last two years of study.
I think it helped me pass my exams. There is a need for homework but I think it should be assigned carefully. It shouldn't be just about academics either. My cleaners, shoes, and clothes come from the store shelves. My books come from Amazon. My groceries come from Kroger. If being an extreme frugalist makes you happy, more power to you.
BUT there are other ways you can and should do to improve your financial situation. I understand that you may come across a time in your life where practicing extreme frugality is your only choice.
But while you stretch your frugal muscles you need to be looking for other ways to improve your financial situation. The plastics were obviously cheap, the action was difficult. The blade spun so slow my hair turned gray while using it. The guard can't be manually held out of the way like a Dewalt.
What else, oh yeah I needed a tutorial on how to even start the thing and I have been using saws for 20 years. Andrew J. Over those years, we have bought and used a lot of tools Some good, some great and some I gave away after less than an hour of use. Electric and pneumatic. As far as Festool - I have been using 4 of their sanders on a pretty much daily basis with three of the vacuums in the shop for several years. I think they are decent. Also one router, a 55 track saw, the Domino machine, and a few drills and driver.
I'm not attached to the brand, but I really like what we have. No regrets and so far we have had zero issues with anything nothing broke yet. When it does, and anything will wear and break if used daily for years - I wont think any less of the brand. No more so than the other tools we wore out from use, of damaged from some misuse, etc. JeffD My feelings are similar to Andrew's. Vague claims about tool companies as a whole are usually to me not so helpful.
I like Festool and find them to be very well designed and usually work significantly better than the other brands they replaced. That's not to say they are perfect, just better than most. However I wouldn't want them as much for a production shop where some guys don't give a crap and abuse everything they touch. In that case there may be beefier, though less refined , tools to do the job. In a small shop of craftsmen they should hold up pretty well.
Pat Gilbert It should be mentioned that not everyone treats their tools the same. I can make a power tool last forever. Some workers can ruin a great tool in no time. I remember making some workers put their tool on the ground because I got tired of paying for them carelessly kicking or knocking a tool to the ground.
Dave Edgerton Member Nick Great post, made me laugh after a hard day. I hope you aren't going to go on to claim that Apple products and Volkswagens cough cough aren't made with unicorn powder, either JeffM Agree.
I bought a 5" ROS and had to send it in for repair soon after I opened the box. I'm not sure it still works as it should. It's hard to tell because everyone raves so much about them, but this thing is worthless I've tried everything I prefer a cheap dewalt or makita to this pos!
JeffM Someone please comment on the swirl marks that have experience and do quality finish work. Maybe it's just this particular sander, but they are terrible. I honestly get a much better result with a makita electric than the 5" festool. Please don't try to educate me with sanding schedules, proper use of the tool and the like I've been around the block several times.
It is weaker than my regular circular saw But It gets the job done nicely and the track and dust collection are really nice. I don't use it for final dimensions unless the piece just can't go to the tablesaw.
I have a Domino as well, handy tool. If you need that sort of thing. The domino works well and is very clean when hooked to the vac. I have a 3" rotax sander.
I still use my DeWalt 5" more. I modified the DeWalt so the festool vac hooks to it. With financial freedom comes options and choices. Whether or not you agree with the perspective on retirement, hopefully, it inspires you to take steps. In 12 years, he achieved his retirement number.
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