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  Yes, homework is good for cementing the knowledge and for professors to assess students' understanding of the materials taught. However, there are professors who are over reliant on using homework as a way for students to grasp the basics which is counter productive. One of my current professor half-asses her lectures and leaves it at that. My professor does not use the homework to find out what material the students in the class are weakest in overall. My professor only uses it to put in grades.
  I do agree with your stance on the purpose of homework though.
context: Even by cheating your homework you're still probably learning something from it, albeit not as much as you would by doing it normally. Simply getting a question, taking the time to look up the answer and putting it in will help you remember >
  
  The best way to study is by doing the homework.
  Anyone can memorize material, but what good does that do? Sure you might be able to get good grades that way, but you will be pretty worthless once try to apply your material outside the classroom >
  
  Homework helps to cement the knowledge and concepts covered in class and help you become autonomous in utilizing them. That said, everything should be in moderation. Too much homework are counterproductive for sure.