Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on October 17, 2020 6:44 pm Add to Favorites John Williams Reps: 52 Student not completing homework.. This student is an amazing learner and completes all assignments in class. She actively participates with the class and constantly works well within groups. However, when any homework is given, it never returns completed. Its blank and incomplete. When asked, she always says she forgets, even though I've given several reminders within her agenda and work book. How can I encourage her to do her work outside of the class?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted November 28, 2020 7:38 pm Marie_21 Reps: 50 First, I would talk with the student to get more details about the lack of homework completion. Have you considered allowing homework extensions? If she forgot, she should be able to complete it for the following day. If that doesn’t work, I would recommend reaching out to her guardian(s) for input. There are many possibilities for why she is having trouble completing work at home. I would try to remain patient and attempt to communicate frequently with both the student and the parents to find a solution. Votes: +19 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Janson Gunn Reps: 210 I feel this is a great solution that could help the problem.   Posted on: September 30, 2021 11:20 am eVyDaL Reps: 205 I feel this is a great starting solution for this problem!   Posted on: October 2, 2021 8:47 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted December 3, 2020 5:27 pm Nesyhy Reps: 52 First thing I would do is setup a parent conference. It is good to communicate with the parents so that they can understand what is going on. I would inform them that she is a great student but is having issues with completing homework. You and the parents could work together to come up with solutions on how to help her. You could also try and differentiate the homework assignment to her interests. This might motivate her to do homework since it would be about something she can relate to. You could also come up with a reward system in order to motivate her to do work. Votes: +13 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Lauren Toner Reps: 261 This is a great proactive solution for this issue. I think having students' interests in mind is great for their homework. Students will complete activities that they like or have an interest in.   Posted on: February 28, 2021 4:26 pm Janson Gunn Reps: 210 This is a good idea to solve the problem of completing homework assignments. If homework incorporates students interests it might help motivate the student to get it done.   Posted on: September 30, 2021 11:23 am Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted October 19, 2020 4:38 pm Kristen Duffy Reps: 59 I would set up a conference with her parents to see if they can reinforce efforts and hold her accountable for school work at home as well. You could also work with her and her parents to create a reward system for thoughtful completion of her homework. Votes: +7 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Jessica Gamez Reps: 100 If i was a teacher, Ill also set up a parent conference. Therefore the parent is on the same page and aware that the student isn't completing homework.   Posted on: October 21, 2020 1:13 pm Kelly Brown Reps: 100 The parent -teacher conference is definitely a great way to start to rectify the situation. Another idea that I have seen used is to make a homework club display and given an incentive for the students that stay in the club so many times in a row. Kids love games and like to compete so this might help this student remember that they need to complete homework.   Posted on: October 25, 2020 12:30 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted October 27, 2020 7:55 pm ryLeTe Reps: 50 This student might not be encouraged outside of class or are very busy with after school activities. Either way, it is important to talk to them and understand from their point of view what might be the reason. Votes: +5 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted March 3, 2021 5:23 pm VePyHy Reps: 101 I would first sit down with the student and make sure they are okay and everything at home is okay. There might be something going on at home that is restricting the student from doing their homework. If the student doesn't feel comfortable talking, you could set up a parent conference to figure out the problem. If that doesn't work, you could have a meeting with the school administration and get them involved. Votes: +5 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted December 6, 2020 1:13 am vuTyVu Reps: 50 Try to dig a bit deeper in your conversation with the student. There may be a situation at home that is causing her to skip her homework. Set up meeting with the parent, even if it has to be virtual, to see what the situation is. If the parent is receptive, come up with a plan together to motivate the student with positive reinforcement. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted October 27, 2020 2:47 pm ygaQaQ Reps: 68 I think if she is not completing the homework it may be that she is not being challenged enough. Since it seems like she is a great learner and is always participating I would find ways to challenge her more outside of the classroom. Giving her other homework and having a conference with her parents and her I think would be a great step to get to the bottom of it. Votes: +4 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted December 7, 2020 11:10 pm MazuZy Reps: 66 There could be a variety of reasons she isn't completing her homework. You could set up a meeting with her parents to discuss ways to enforce a designated time to do her homework. You could also sit down with her and get to know her, what she likes to do, her responsibilities after school, etc. She may not being doing her homework because she doesn't have time and is embarrassed to say so. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted December 8, 2020 4:53 am yZadyT Reps: 53 I think this is something that needs to be addressed with the parents. She is not showing any signs of struggling with the material in school but things are not being done at home. I would set up a meeting with the parents and try to come up with a solution together. There are many possibilities of things happening at home that teachers might not know about that could be reasons for unfinished homework. Votes: +3 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted February 28, 2021 4:28 pm Lauren Toner Reps: 261 I would try to incorporate a different learning strategy for her to do her homework. Allow her to complete assignments online through the computer and submit them to the class dojo, Etsy, canvas, or so on. Votes: +3 / -4 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted March 1, 2021 1:59 am Mary Claire Murphy Reps: 206 Talk to the student privately. If she does not really describe home life well, set up a parent-teacher conference. Find out about home life from the parent during this time. Sometimes it can be due to having to do housework like babysitting siblings and making sure they get their school work done. If it is just something else, work with the parent and student to set up a small reward system for the student when homework is returned completed. This can be a reward at the end of the week or a piece of candy. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted July 3, 2021 3:36 pm esujyQ Reps: 202 I think that giving the student and extra day, after the homework returns incomplete, would let her know that you want to give her that opportunity. If it still returns incomplete, a more in depth conversation should be had. If she still continues to turn in blank homework, you should set up a parent conference. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted July 5, 2021 3:23 am sanuRa Reps: 201 A parental conference will not only help to understand how different home life may be in comparison to school but it will help guide the parent on an at-home reward system/ implemented solution that will better motivate the student to complete her homework. With a more active at-home parent approach similar to the class, she will be encouraged to dedicate more time to help with focusing on completion. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted February 24, 2021 6:08 pm SeGyHu Reps: 201 I would set up a parent-teacher meeting and come up with a plan to get the student into some kind of routine. It could start in homeroom at the end of the day where the teacher checks in with the student to make sure she has the books needed to complete her work and continue at home when the parents sign off on each subject. Votes: +2 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted September 30, 2021 9:33 pm tuXuNa Reps: 100 Being that it sounds as if you have already spoken with the student regarding the issue, I will not suggest doing so again. In fact, this seems to be an at-home issue in which there may be more going on than just "forgetting." As such, my attempt at resolution would begin with communicating with the parent or guardian instead, just as you have done here. That way, the parent can help the student to complete their homework even if merely by reminding them. The parent could also then help to enforce any consequences that you establish for not completing homework, which was my next suggestion. You could try a reward system in which the student receives some sort of positive reinforcement for completing her homework. Depending on your policy, I might also consider providing the student with another attempt at being responsible by accepting late work for partial credit. Finally, I suggest catering to the student's needs and/or interests. This could mean allowing the student to begin homework during the school day, administering the homework some other way, or assigning more engaging or challenging homework. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted October 1, 2021 11:29 pm eMuQah Reps: 205 This student is clearly having problems at home or is just generally too busy to complete these homeworks. I think it is important that you sit down with the student and try to get to the bottom of it. Maybe even find a way that the student can work on the homework in class. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 17 Posted March 7, 2021 1:47 pm yDyVuB Reps: 201 This can be a reminder sent out on an app. There are school apps such as remind and canvas that could be set up to set a specific time for a reminder where the student gets a notification. If forgetting is truly the issue, that could be an easy solution. Votes: +1 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 18 Posted October 2, 2021 8:51 pm eVyDaL Reps: 205 I would start by talking with the student. There might be something going on at home that is preventing her from completing her work. Especially if she completes all of her work at school without any issues. If that is the case, try to find time or come up with a system that works for both teacher and student to allow her time to complete those assignments. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 19 Posted October 2, 2021 10:50 pm yperyH Reps: 150 I would start by having a one on one conversation with the student to see what exactly is causing this issue. Once hearing the students feedback, I would say to offer the student different options when completing homework. Sometimes students do not hav the time nor the appropriate house setting to complete homework, so maybe offer them to complete it during extra class time, lunch, or to come to school early and work on homework. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 20 Posted October 4, 2021 2:22 am aTetuj Reps: 102 You could possibly schedule a time to work over the homework with the student. With that time you can see if the students is struggling with the subject or maybe there is another reason and come up with a solution from there. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 21 Posted March 31, 2022 9:07 pm ZeVySu Reps: 102 First, I would speak to her on if there's any other reason aside from her forgetting? Make sure you tell how hard-working she is in class to keep her optimism up. Perhaps having extensions on homework if there is something happening in her life too. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 22 Posted October 10, 2022 11:35 pm Sophia Sunyak Reps: 200 This could be an at-home issue that needs to be looked into further. Do you have a social worker who would be able to do a home visit? Is her agenda/binder getting checked and signed off on weekly or daily? Have you reached out to the parents or sent a group texts to all families announcing the homework? Do you grade the homework and hand it back? Do you guys go over it in class? She may just think its busy work, which if you make it seem that way - who would want to do it!? Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 23 Posted October 14, 2022 1:06 pm dazugu Reps: 201 I personally am not a huge supporter for homework because many students have a lot going on outside of the classroom, particularly when they are in high school. However, if homework is required for your school, I would suggest letting the student start working on the homework when they are at school. Based on the description of the student, it is evident that they are capable of completing the homework but may have barriers at home that prevent them from doing so. You could also assign alternative assignments that are not as time consuming and that work with the student's outside school schedule. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 24 Posted October 8, 2023 7:31 pm Qavysy Reps: 101 If you have already spoken to the student I would recommend reaching out to the parents. When I was in school I was the same way, I understood what we learned, I did well in class, and on tests. I felt like homework was a waste of my time. My parents and teacher worked out with me that as long as I was maintaining the grades I had I could help my peers during class instead of doing homework, it worked out well for everyone involved. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 25 Posted November 5, 2023 3:25 am aqegub Reps: 53 It is important to remember that all students have unique home experiences. It is not beneficial to make assumptions about why a student is not completing any work assigned outside of school. It is important to remember that the student’s work at school does not match the student’s quality of work at home. I think that it is valuable to establish a strong and positive relationship with parents/guardians. By doing so, you can gain a better understanding of the home environment. With this information, you can make necessary accommodations for the student. Also, you can provide resources or helpful information to help the guardians support the student with her homework. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 26 Posted December 3, 2020 5:21 pm MusyWy Reps: 54 I would have a conferance with her parents, see whats going on at home. If not try a rewards system when students complete homework, such as a piece of candy or 5 more minutes of centers Votes: +0 / -2 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.