Homework Issues

[Unregistered]

I realize after 20 years of teaching that Homework Issues still exist in my very own classroom. With gifted/high ability learners, I assign interest group projects frequently and they are returned with great success. However, the regular work like math or writing tends to be less than desirable. If you have tried something new or different that works, please share with me.

[Nancy3fe4]

I have my students peer review homework. It is wonderful! The students tease one another when they don't do homework. I created a competitive home system. Students are grouped each week. Those that receive the highest homework marks, receive a prize at the end of the week. Work wonders!

[Unregistered]

I would like to know more about the competitive home system and your peer review for homework. Details, please.

Joy

[Beth]

Our new principal has a policy that says students get two strikes, then they're out. They have to stay one hour after school on their third offence (well..the next day actually ...after a warning is sent home that they will be staying after school) and parents have to come pick them up. It is a great way to get parents and students motivated! I'll let you know how it works for our school this year!

I know not all principals are willing to do this, but maybe teachers could also take turns running a homework room for an hour after school. Just an idea..even if it is far fetched for some!

[Unregistered]

Two years ago I took the bull by the horns and tried something new. LAastyear 18 out of 22 students received homework awardas for the year. My principal even questioned that this could be. This is what I did. I assigned all the nomework on Monday. They ahd math,. a writing prompt, a comprehension sheet, an ongoing project, a science or social studies homework, and reading nightly for 20 minutes. How did they p[ace the work, youask? Well , I modeled ways to make a scheduke. They vreated their individual schedules for homework and could plan around soccer, ballet, etc. Schedules were handed in with homework by Friday and I took the homework box hoime only once a week for corrections. This really worked. !! m,aybe it was the personal ownership onvolved. Pam

[sunny]

Hi I am currently a student - first year and i was just wondering if there are any suggestions for interesting homework activiteis related to the medieval period.
Many thanks Victoria

[Unregistered]

since so many students learn differently and homework is to reinforce what they're learning in school try giving your class "choices" for homework. I think most teachers tend to give "worksheets" or assign pages out of a textbook.
Offer a "traditional" worksheet/textbook assignment or a Q/A sheet customized to what your students need to focus on. Read on...

For instance, I had 5th graders present to the class once a week a "current event". This covered a lot of content such as: grammar, history, geography, reading, writing, speech, government, etc. Every day I'd allow 5-6 students (about 2 minutes/student) to tell in their own words about the article (from a newspaper) they read. btw this really helped kids summarize what they've read in writing and oral presentation. great for checking comprehension too!! There were certain rules that applied: summary had to be at least one paragraph, bring newspaper clipping, write a citation for the source. Later in the year I'd let the students write/tell about what they heard on the news or radio as long as they could cite the source and write a summary. We'd put all the summaries and clippings in a binder (catergorized by topic like the newspaper headings). At the end of the year we'd have a wonderful piece of history to reflect on! Students could also see how they improved in their handwriting and grammar skills. Smiles everywhere!!

Students loved this b/c not everyone could read as well but, they felt successful by being able to "report" a current event.

Another idea for homework I came up with a generic Q/A sheet so the student could answer a few things every day and turn in by a set date. For instance, "list and describe 3 things you learned in math on Monday". Chances are your students will use their books, notes, etc. to answer this type of question. Another example might be "write 10 of your hardest spelling words." The object of this homework assignment is to "prompt" them or give them clues, challenges so they will want to find the answers thus learning and review will take place.
If some parents requested I'd send some traditional worksheets home, but after they saw the "enthusiasm" from the other assignments I received more support from them.

I hope this helps.

[professor]

since so many students learn differently and homework is to reinforce what they're learning in school try giving your class "choices" for homework.

This may work okay at the lower levels, but what happens when students reach "pressing" study high school levels, i.e., Pre-Calc., Geometry, and other mandatory courses for graduation that will not allow for "choices?"

[Lisa]

I work in a very low socioeconomic school. I am having trouble with homework and in class work being turned in. I work with three classes a day. Two of these classes are gifted cluster students and one of these classes is extremely low. They don't care whether or not they have their homework and will argue with you about it. Keeping these students after school is not an option, because they all ride busses and some would not have rides if we kept them. We (my team and I ) have tried motivation and the kids can't see past the minute. I have been teaching for 8 years and this is the first time I have experienced such a problem. Getting these kids ready for the reading achievement test is going to be hard. ASny suggestions for motivating?

Lisa

[R. Kinsman]

I am the mother of a 5th grader. My son does is taking way too long to complete his homework assignments. He has no problem understanding the assignments, but takes a very long time to complete them. He is in the gifted/talented program and gets a's and b's on his report card(mostly b's) He is not allowed to watch tv, play w/ friends or play video games until his homework is done-this doesn't speed him up at all. I have asked his teacher for trips or suggestions but she didn't have any to offer. It takes him two or more hours each day to complete routine homework. If anybody has suggestions I could discuss with his teacher and try I would really appreciate it.

[Unregistered]

Hi Mom!
I am a teacher and I have a 3rd grader who is the same way. But I quit nagging him and allow him to listen to music while he completes homework. It is a bigger problem for me than it is for him. Perhaps it is the same with you? Does HE complain about it? He may simply process slower than you want him too. Is he truly G/T? Is he truly comprehending the lessons? Has your teacher tried alternate activites/learning strategies for him to use in order to learn the material? Is he using homework so he does NOT have time for friends, tv etc? Perhaps there is something going on that he is avoiding. Is he a perfectionist, so that every tiny detail must be perfect? Does he ask for help when he needs it? If it is not an issue for him and it seems to have no adverse issues related to it then I would not worry about it.

[Unregistered]

What Grade Is Your Child In? If Your Child Is In 3rd Or Higher, You Shouldn't Have To Be Sitting Down With Them __doing__ Their Homework. They Should Be Doing It On There Own And You Should Just Be Looking It Over For Mistakes. Let Your Child Know What Time You Need For Them To Have There Homwork Done So You Will Have Enough Time To Look It Over And Change Any Ones That Are Wrong. If They Fail To Do That For You Let Them Go To School With It Not Finished. Mabye Doing That Your Teacher Will Help Out. Also What Works Good Is Let Him Have A Friend Over And Do There Homework Together. Sometimes Getting A Child Who Is Not As Smart But Tries Hard They Will Listen To You, And Your Child Will Want To Show You They Do Not Need Help, Or That They Are Faster, Or Just Work On It Helping Each Other. Do Not Ever Do Your Childs Homework. A Hard 'c' Earned Is Better Than A Easy 'a'.

I Am A Parent Not A Teacher.

[Unregistered]

What Grade Is Your Child In? If Your Child Is In 3rd Or Higher, You Shouldn't Have To Be Sitting Down With Them __doing__ Their Homework. They Should Be Doing It On There Own And You Should Just Be Looking It Over For Mistakes. Let Your Child Know What Time You Need For Them To Have There Homwork Done So You Will Have Enough Time To Look It Over And Change Any Ones That Are Wrong. If They Fail To Do That For You Let Them Go To School With It Not Finished. Mabye Doing That Your Teacher Will Help Out. Also What Works Good Is Let Him Have A Friend Over And Do There Homework Together. Sometimes Getting A Child Who Is Not As Smart But Tries Hard They Will Listen To You, And Your Child Will Want To Show You They Do Not Need Help, Or That They Are Faster, Or Just Work On It Helping Each Other. Do Not Ever Do Your Childs Homework. A Hard 'c' Earned Is Better Than A Easy 'a'.

I Am A Parent Not A Teacher.you should sit down with you child and help them with their homwork what if they dont get how to do it

[Unregistered]

If Your Child Is In Third Grade, Then By The End Of The Second Quarter Your Child Should Know How To Do All Of Their Homework, By Themselves.that Is Because All The Homework That Is Given To Them Is Just A Reveiw Of What They Did In Class. "unless Your Child Wasn't Paying Attention" In Class They Should Know How To Do It. Yes You Can Help Your Child With Their Homework, By Letting Them Try To Solve It On Their Own. When They Are Done Then You Can Sit Down With Them And Go Over Any That They Have Got Wrong, And Ask Them How They Got Their Answer. I Feel By Sitting Down With Them Showing Them How To Do The Work Is Not Teaching Them Anything.that Is What Happens When You Sit Down With Your Child,the Parent Ends Up Giving Them All The Answers Because They Don't Want To Sit There Any Longer, And They Have Got Things To Do." Let Them Try First". Or If You Do Have To Sit There With Them Make Them Use A Dictionary, Or Have Them Make A Bar Graph, Or A Times Chart Or Something So That They Are Doing The Work And Not You. A Hard "c" Earned Is Better Than A Easy "a". This Does Not Apply To Children With Add. How Many Parents That Sit Down With Their Child Actually Know What Your Child Knows, And To What Level. I Know Mine." So Don't Tell Me I Am Wrong!!!!!

[BigDaddyTeacher]

To Ms/Mr Unregistered - you're not wrong. You just have a different opinion of homework time than other people do. IMHO, just because a parent sits down and works with their child, doesn't mean they are doing their homework for them. It means they care enough to ensure their child is doing their best. Yes, reviewing finished homework is a good idea, too. But, from personal experience, that one on one time with my child not only fosters good homework skills, it creates a stronger parent/child bond: "hey, this is cool! my dad is spending time just with me."

As you have stated, you are a parent, not a teacher. Not every child has the skills to work independently by grade 3.5 - some of them need a little prodding now and then to keep moving. There's nothing wrong with that at all. Heck, most of them need prodding while they are in the classroom as well.

Regarding the Hard C vs. the Easy A - Every child in a classroom starts as a C student in the eyes of the teacher: average. Those that go the extra mile to learn are the ones that become the B and A students. Again, my opinion.
Your thoughts?
Dennis

[Unregistered]

Thank Youfor Your Reply. I Wanted To See What People Would Say About What I Said. I Was Looking For Information On Getting My Child To Do His Homework As Well. This Is What I Found On One Web Site. They Were The Five Strategies To Help Your Child Become More Succesful In School And At Home. This Is What They Had To Offer As Advice:
{quote} Help Your Child Become More Responsible...never Do Your Child's Home Work! Relax And Encourage And Face Reality. A Hard-earned "c" Is More Important Than An Easy "a". Do Your Child's Homework? Never! If Your Child Is Struggling Because Of Lack Of Intrest, Let The Child Fail. It's Called Tough Love And It Is Painful For The Moment. It's Important That Your Child Take Responsibility For Performance. The Lesson Of Responsibility Is Learned For Life.

Pretty Good Advice, Right? _____________i Don't Think So__________

What Really Works For Me In Getting My Children To Do There Homework Is:
1. Sitting Down With Them One At A Time And Making Sure They Understand What It Is The Question Is Asking.
2. Try To Think Of A Way To Make It Fun.
3. Letting Them Have A Friend Over Who Is In The Same Class.
4. Rewarding Them By Telling Them I'll Take You To Go Get A Ice Cream As Soon As We Are All Done.
5. Making Them Do It When They First Get Home.
6. On Spelling Test I Have My Child Give Me The Test First To Make Sure He Knows The Words, Then I Test Him.
7. I Even Will Let Them Get Up Early And Do It In The Morning. [sometimes] The Last Minute Presser Really Gets Them Going.

And Then Next Week I Will Have To Try To Come Up With 7 More New Ideas. That Is What I Do To Help My Children. Just Try To Make A Game Of It Some How. Maybe Not All The Time But A Few Times And Maybe The Homework Battles Won't Be So Bad.

Parents Are Teachers Too.

[Unregistered]

I work at the high school level. A teacher down the hall from me started a program that most of us are beginning to pick up on. He calls it "Academic Enrichment" (I love that name). Basically, you don't do your homework, you stay after school the next day and complete it and that night's in his room. If you don't show you are documented (you meet with the Dean for failing to show for a teacher "detention").

He has had varying success - the students who don't care, won't ever and won't ever show and don't care when they are given a school session, or even worse Sat. school. Some students who started the year with many sessions of academic enrichment now come to his classroom just to get homework done - for all classes! We've found through this that many students simply don't have the quiet place to complete tasks, and this one teacher has made a huge difference by providing that place. As I said many of us have jumped on board so the Dean's know what's happening and are very supportive. Good luck!

[everepat@prodigy.net]

For a number of years I have been sending home a weekly Refrigerator Copy which lists the classwork and the homework to be completed within the next week. I provide a copy for the parent and one for the student notebook. Also, the students are allowed to work ahead if they want. The parents really like it and most of my students like it as well. The "Refrig" copy is especially nice for the child/parent if the child is sick or unable to attend school for some reason. I also provide copies for students extra copies if there is a step-parent or a grandparent that the child visits weekly. It honestly works. I have used the "refrig copy" for 6th, 7th and 8th graders! The parents, etc. post a copy at home and they contact me if a new one doesn't come home within the appropriate time. If you would like to see a copy email me at everepat@prodigy.net.

[Unregistered]

With the gifted or high achiever students, sometimes it works well to assign homework called "Hardest questions first"- this could be a choice for all students. If the student correctly answers the most difficult questions of the homework, they are not required to do the easier questions.
Hope this helps!

[Hedwig]

Since your kid loves to do homework and get good marks for it ,please don't interrupt his study style.Take him out on weekends or let him do his homework in a fun way.You cannot tailor make children they are not machines

[Unregistered]

Hi I have a daughter in 5th grade and it has always been a struggle to get her to do homework, to be honest I think that worksheets are a waste of time, and as a teacher myself I never send these home. After discussion with her teacher last year, between us both we tried a new approach. She was to do a project that could be on a topic of her choice (after discussion) but it had to include some form of math, english, history etc. Her last project was on Volcanoes, when they first appeared, how long they exist for, where they exist, who is affected by them, what is lava made up of, how fast it cools etc. She loved it and got top marks. I do a similar thing with my kinder class but its usually projects about their family, pets, likes, dislikes, movies etc.

[Unregistered]

Why Do A Lot Of Teachers Think That Giving Kids Worksheets Out Of The Book For Homework Is A Waste Of Time? Should I Be Worried About What My Son Is Learing In His Third Grade Class If He Never Brings Homework Home In Language And Arts, Nor Does He Bring Home Any Papers That Have Been Corrected By The Teacher, Which They Might Have Done In Class. I Have Got Some Skills Test Back Just The Other Day For The First Time, Which I Was Suprized To See They Were Not To Good. I Have Talked To His Reading Teacher, And Asked If She Could Fill Out A Weekly Report On His Work. His Home Room Teacher Assures Me That He Has Already Been Taught Those Things Or In The Next Few Weeks Or Months To Come They Will Be Covering Them In Class. I Have Even Brought This Up With The Principal To Find Out What She Thought. She Says The Books Are Just A Basic Outline Of What Sould Be Taught Tothe Kids, But Can Assure Me My Child Is Being Taught Far More Than What That Book Has In It. Then Where Is All The Work That Is Being Done At? I Asked The Teacher To Send Work Home, But He Tells Me They Do Plenty Of Work In Class, And It's A Waste Of Time To Give You A Page Out Of The Book. Why Does The Other Third Grade Teacher Work Out Of The Book And Gives Out A Page As Homework Each Night??

[Unregistered]

This is my first year teaching, but I try and make sure the parents are seeing results from the students homework and classwork efforts. I send home a Friday Folder (not all Friday's but as many as possible) with the weeks worth of assignments completed in class and for homework and require the parents to sign off on the back of the folder ensuring me that they have seen the work. This also provides a space if they wish to leave me a comment. In addition to that, whenever tests are given I send them home in a separate folder (Yellow) and the parents are required to sign each test, which I keep in my files, so come conference time if there is a problem I have information to show them.

The students are also eager to see these folder and find out how they did on their homework assignments. If they are not seeing their mistakes, how can they be expected to make corrections?

[Unregistered]

If they are not seeing their mistakes, how can they be expected to make corrections?
THAT'S RIGHT, AND IF THERE NOT DOING THE CORRRECTIONS HOW ARE THEY GOING TO LEARN FROM THERE MISTAKES.

[Unregistered]

A friend of mine had a similar problem with her son. He had no trouble understanding the homework; he was just taking too long to finish it. She came up with a solution that worked. She would look over his homework and determine how long it should take him to complete it. She then set a timer and told him he had that amount of time to complete a particular homework assignment. Whatever was done when the timer went off was what he turned in. His teacher agreed to grade his work based upon the amount of work he completed. The student was bright enough to figure out that missing 2 out of 20 completed questions was better than missing 2 out of 6 completed questions, and within a few weeks was completing the entire assignment within the allotted time.

[Unregistered]

Why Do A Lot Of Teachers Think That Giving Kids Worksheets Out Of The Book For Homework Is A Waste Of Time?

IT IS IMPORTANT TO make sure the parents are seeing results from the students homework and classwork efforts.


If they are not seeing their mistakes, how can they be expected to make corrections?



IF THERE NOT DOING THE CORRRECTIONS HOW ARE THEY GOING TO LEARN FROM THERE MISTAKES?


Should I Be Worried About, What My Son Is Learing In His Third Grade Class, If He Never Brings Homework Home In Language And Arts, Nor Does He Bring Any Papers HOME That Have Been Corrected By The Teacher?

[Unregistered]

My high school site is low socioeconomic, high number of NESB and indigenous students with low literacy, numeracy and technology skills - basically an educationally disaffected cohort. Homework has been the lowest priority in their lives.
For a number of years I have used a system based on Bloom's Taxonomy and the 7 Ways of Learning creating a grid of homework choices. Each choice is rated in points relating to their position in Bloom's taxonomy ie the higher order are rated higher in points. Students have to complete a set number of tasks over a given period of time (usually a term) and score at least 100 points. This prevents students from only completing the low order tasks. Letters are sent home immediately when homework is not submitted and meet with great parental support.
Result? From almost 0 homework to 90-95% return!!!!!
Why? Because the students have choice and feel empowered but also because of the contact with the home. Many parents have also become engaged with their students' homework especially in the younger years of high school.

[Unregistered]

Why Do A Lot Of Teachers Think That Giving Kids Worksheets Out Of The Book For Homework Is A Waste Of Time?

[Unregistered]

Teachers, Please! "nobody Has The Answer To My ?".

[Unregistered]

Why Do A Lot Of Teachers Think That Giving Kids Worksheets Out Of The Book For Homework Is A Waste Of Time? Should I Be Worried About What My Son Is Learing In His Third Grade Class If He Never Brings Homework Home In Language And Arts, Nor Does He Bring Home Any Papers That Have Been Corrected By The Teacher, Which They Might Have Done In Class. I Have Got Some Skills Test Back Just The Other Day For The First Time, Which I Was Suprized To See They Were Not To Good. I Have Talked To His Reading Teacher, And Asked If She Could Fill Out A Weekly Report On His Work. His Home Room Teacher Assures Me That He Has Already Been Taught Those Things Or In The Next Few Weeks Or Months To Come They Will Be Covering Them In Class. I Have Even Brought This Up With The Principal To Find Out What She Thought. She Says The Books Are Just A Basic Outline Of What Sould Be Taught Tothe Kids, But Can Assure Me My Child Is Being Taught Far More Than What That Book Has In It. Then Where Is All The Work That Is Being Done At? I Asked The Teacher To Send Work Home, But He Tells Me They Do Plenty Of Work In Class, And It's A Waste Of Time To Give You A Page Out Of The Book. Why Does The Other Third Grade Teacher Work Out Of The Book And Gives Out A Page As Homework Each Night??

SO NOW AFTER A WEEK HAS GONE BY, I DO NOT FEEL LIKE ANY THING HAS CHANGED. IF ANY THING I THINK THE THEACHER FEELS LIKE I THINK HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO TEACH HIS CLASS. THE TEACHER IS TEACHING THE CLASS AS A WHOLE WHICH I MEAN IF THEY DO A SPELLING TEST THE WHOLE CLASS HAS TO GET A CERTAIN AMOUNT RIGHT IF THEY DON'T THEN THE WHOLE CLASS HAS TO RETAKE THE TEST UNTIL THEY PASS. HE HAS TAKEN THE SAME TEST FOUR TIMES IN TWO WEEKS. HE HAS NEVER MISSED A WORD YET HE GETS 100% EVERY TIME. BUT YET HE IS NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE ON BECAUSE THE WHOLE CLASS HAS TO PASS, IS THAT RIGHT? SAME GOES FOR MATH THERE STILL DOING SUBTRACTION 44-54. MATH COMES NATURAL FOR MY SON HE IS CAPABLE OF DOING 5TH GRADE MATH AND HAS PROVED IT TO THE TEACHER , BUT THE TEACHER FEELS IT'S NOT A GOOD IDEA TO GET HIM AHEAD OF THE CLASS BECAUSE THEN HE WILL START GETTING BORED IN CLASS. I HAD HIM TAKE A TEST FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE GIFTED, BUT THE RESULTS WILL NOT BE IN UNTIL THE END OF MARCH. HE EXCELLS IN MATH SO MUCH THAT IF HE IS NOT BEING CHALENGED BY IT, THEN IT'S LIKE HE ALMOST DOESN'T CARE ABOUT ANY THING ELSE IN SCHOOL. SO FAR THIS YEAR I HAVE GOT 8 PAPERS BACK FROM WORK THEY DID IN CLASS IN ENGLISH, HE HAS DONE 3 ENGLISH PAPERS FOR HOMEWORK NONE RETURNED WITH GRADES COMMENTS,OR CORRECTIONS TO BE MADE. THEY DO MATH WORK EVERY NIGHT BUT IT NEVER COMES HOME GRADED OR ACTCUALLY IT NEVER REALLY MAKES IT BACK HOME AT ALL. THE TEACHER JUST TOSSES IT OUT. HOW DO YOU HANDLE A THING LIKE THIS WITHOUT CAUSING CONFLICT. THE YEAR IS ALMOST OVER AND I DON'T FEEL LIKE MY CHILD IS GETTING WHAT HE SHOULD BE OUT OF HIS CLASS. DOES ANY ONE HAVE AN IDEA, ON WHAT TO DO?

[Unregistered]

[QUOTE=Nancy3fe4]I have my students peer review homework. It is wonderful! The students tease one another when they don't do homework. I created a competitive

[Unregistered]

Do You Feel Like Your Child Is Learning All What He Or She Is Required To Know For That Grade Level.

Has Anyone Ever Requested There Child Be Given An Assesment Test.

If A Child Is In A Fourth Grade Reading Class, And Is Capable Of Fourth Grade Math, And Tested For 5th Grade Spelling, What Grade Would That Child Be In?

[Unregistered]

Please Don't Be Shy We Can't Fix Things If We Don't Talk About The Problems.

[Unregistered]

Hi there...
I am in teacher's college, and I need to put together a lesson plan on nutrition for grade 3 (incorporating math). If you have nay ideas that would be great.
Thank-you
Zapour

[Unregistered]

Why Do A Lot Of Teachers Think That Giving Kids Worksheets Out Of The Book For Homework Is A Waste Of Time?

[Unregistered]

Do You Feel Like Your Child Is Learning All What He Or She Is Required To Know For That Grade Level.

Has Anyone Ever Requested There Child Be Given An Assesment Test.

If A Child Is In A Fourth Grade Reading Class, And Is Capable Of Fourth Grade Math, And Tested For 5th Grade Spelling, What Grade Would That Child Be In?

[Unregistered]

[QUOTE=Unregistered]I realize after 20 years of teaching that Homework Issues still exist in my very own classroom. With gifted/high ability learners, I assign interest group projects frequently and they are returned with great success. However, the regular work like math or writing tends to be less than desirable. If you have tried something new or different that works, please share with a quote me.

[Unregistered]

I realize after 20 years of teaching that Homework Issues still exist in my very own classroom. With gifted/high ability learners, I assign interest group projects frequently and they are returned with great success. However, the regular work like math or writing tends to be less than desirable. If you have tried something new or different that works, please share with me.


DO YOUR HOME WORK

[Unregistered]

I know they would not allow that at the school I teach at. They may keep the children that did not pass on the same words or use the words they missed as their words for the next week. They would never allow the students that passed the assessment to keep the same words for four weeks. That is holding those students back. Did you speak with the principal about this matter? Maybe you should suggest that the teacher try to differentiate instruction. In math I have three different groups going at the same time. I pretest students and then they are instructed where they need to be. They are usually on different concepts. It depends on where they need instruction. Grant it, it is a lot of planning and work; however, it is such a reward to see all the children being successful. I also have two students that have completed the math book and are working independently on challenging math concepts. No, I do not have a gifted classroom. I have 6 special ed children on first grade level, 5 low children, and 4 average children. As for the papers, we have to send graded classwork and assessments home weekly along with progress in behavior and academics. We also have to send home progress reports mid quarter. Again, if you have not been able to discuss this with the teacher, you should talk with administration. However, do not accuse, just state your concerns. I am sure that the administration would be more than happy to sit down with you and the teacher.

Third Grade Inclusion Teacher from Louisiana

[girly]

well homework is sooooooooooooooo boaring i is stupid! well i'm in a gifted class

[Unregistered]

Hi. I have the same problem. Or should i say I used to. My rules are, if you don't turn in your homework, you have to call your parent. Most of the time, students don't think there parents will find out if they don't do their homework. Of course sometimes they forget there books, so when they are packing up, I always say make sure you have...(you fill in the blank). I hope i helped.

[Unregistered]

Hi

My son who is in 2nd grade is a smart little boy BUT he will NOT do his homework. It takes him 2 hours to do one sheet of homework, and I don't know how to deal with it. I have set the timer for 10 minutes per question, but he freaks out and starts to cry, and won't even try, I have tried to sit him on my lap and help him, still nothing, I have tried rewards if he completes his work, nothing!
What do I do..
By the time he completes his homework I am emotionally drained, and am so upset with him, I feel like a horrible parent for loosing my patience.
Help, I don't know what to do, his teacher says that he is a bright, polite child that sits quietly in class, BUT It is very hard to get him to do his work.
What do I do???
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Kristy

[Mrs. Topper]

He is doddling. Find out how long the assignment should take. I bet it would be thirty or forty minutes. Start the microwave timer. If he is not done he will just have to suffer in his grades. Optional: You can give him a treat if he gets finished.

You may want to run this by his teacher so that she understands.

[Unregistered]

Try having your son think out loud, or vocally narrate, his approach to answering each question.