Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Homework I am experiencing great difficulty with students turning in their homework on time. Students are given an entire week to complete the weekly homework assignments. However, they refuse to complete the assignment and seem to not be bothered by the fact that they are getting a zero in the grade book. What solutions would you suggest to increase homework participation? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I have found that the week long homework assignment doesn't really work for my students. Inevitably, they wait until Thursday night and cannot finish it. I had to go back to one assignment each night. I take a quick moment each morning to check that it is complete. If they did not complete their homework they need to complete it along with the assignment that is due. Three nights in a row and they make it up at recess. I do put all of the homework for the whole week in their folder for those students who do want to complete it a night or two early but those students are few and far between. They lack the discipline and the parents to help them.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case No The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No The suggested solution is original No Comments: The main problem is the lack of discipline. It is hard to create this mindset, but the teacher can help mold students to do it. I think displaying the best projects on a wall or bulletin board, plus an incentive for good work can make kids star getting interested in their assignments. It is also important to combine short and long assignments, this way kids learn time management also. Rated On: October 9, 2017 2:19 pm Rated By: reLuWe