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I almost never did homework. Well, do homework, since I'm still in school. I'd do some science stuff, and some writing stuff, but other than that I didn't reall
by dhagz 12y ago
I almost never did homework. Well, do homework, since I'm still in school. I'd do some science stuff, and some writing stuff, but other than that I didn't really do it. Especially in high school, my ability to bullshit and get by through listening to the teacher's lectures was enough to have me pass all my classes and end up in the top 15% of my graduating class.
I'd recommend using homework as a supplement, don't rely on it for teaching the kids how to do stuff. Present it as something that will help them, but isn't required. Maybe a bonus grade on top of your regular grades if you want. I know if more of my teachers made homework optional and only beneficial, I would have done all my homework.
- eugeneross 12y agoIf you got by not doing any or most of your homework, then it wasn't worth that much points wise I would assume, right? Unlike you, I happen to be obligated to go through numerous iterations of problems and sets just so I can satisfy the 25% homework portion of the total course grade.
- mod 12y agoI had classes where it would be even more than 25%, in high-school. I had an anatomy class that was essentially busywork the entire year. He would do a test-review on Friday which would correlate 1-to-1 with the actual test. No missing, and no extra material in the review--no guesswork as to what might be on the test. Taking notes on the review was given a grade, even (showing him lengthy notes got you a 100%)--that's how important the busywork was. "Piss on the learning, take these unnecessary notes!"