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I teach a learning strategies class to high schoolers and I don't assign homework. I let the students use the class as a study hall for half of the class. DO I have to start assigning homework?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Homework, according to Boaler's Mathematical Mindset, is not necessary. She actually suggests getting rid of it altogether. You never know what a students' home life is like, and homework can actually perpetuate inequity in the classroom. Maybe they have to assume the role of the parent when they get home, or they don't have internet access or other materials needed to complete the homework. If you review homework at the beginning of class, the inequities are magnified. Students may feel like they start the class already behind, which causes low morale and high stress.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I feel that homework should be assigned if the work supposed to be done in class does not get completed.
Rated On: November 1, 2021 1:45 am
Rated By: ejesyr
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: sounds good to me
Rated On: April 11, 2022 9:18 pm
Rated By: yveDeN