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I'll admit I am not reading all of this feed back on homework this time. I am however in the process of reading an article on "The Apple - Where Teachers Meet and Learn" and the article I started with was 10 Things Your Students Won't Tell You, this led me to another article "Why Students May Not Complete Homework" This is what the article had to say (even though it is aimed at Teacher's): "Although there can be many reasons why students don’t always complete their homework, some seem to be universal. Luckily, alert teachers can manage these. Try some of these suggestions if you find your students (and yourself) struggling with homework. 1. Students did not record the assignment when you made it.
• Allow enough time for students to record the assignment at the start of the class. Have them copy it from the board instead of just writing it down as you say it. Monitor them as they do this.
2. Students don’t seem to take the assignments seriously.
• Make sure students know the purpose and benefits of each homework assignment you make. Take a serious stance when discussing the work. Collect it and check it for accuracy. Enact your policy to involve parents or guardians.
3. Students leave their books and materials at school.
• First, allow your students sufficient time to gather their belongings. Be sure to stress the importance of the work and then problem-solve a solution with students. If the problem persists, even after you have worked with them, contact a parent or guardian."
I know it is not a lot of information, However I felt it was worth repeating for parents who are frustrated not only with their children, but maybe even their Teacher's.
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