This is being used by my junior high son. He wanted something sturdy that he could keep his homework organized in. This type is tough with a flexible hinge without the bulk of a zippered binder. Too bad it doesn't come in student friendly styles.
My son is 11 years old and he is not the most organized child however I find with the binder he has kept things together and he is much more organized.
I bought the binders for my high school age kids to use at school and they're a great hit. All the other kids want to know where we got them. They are very sturdy and I expect to be able to use them for many years to come.