Re: Homework (again?)

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From: Nancy Kerr
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 22:02

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On Tue, 21 Feb 1995, James David Button wrote:

> I think that if you assign it, and if you think that it is
> important enough to assign, then you should grade it.  I have a
> daughter whose teacher frequently assigns and does not collect
> the homework.  This send mixed signals to the kids and reduces
> the value of homework when it is "for real"
> Just an opinion.

I'm afraid I have to disagree - students do not get credit for everything
they do in school any more than you get credit for everything you do for
work.  Why would we want to reinforce the idea of instant payoff or you
don't do it?  I explain to my students that the payoff for doing their
homework will be the grade they get on the next test, on their next
report card, the scolarships they may get, etc.  I don't think it is
necessary to check up on them every day - we are supposed to be trying to
teach them more than just physics - we are also supposed to be teaching
them to be independent responsible young adults.

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* Nancy Kerr                       *
* Winnipeg MB                      *
* nkerr@minet.gov.mb.ca            *
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