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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Homework can be copied and is not a measure of student understanding of content. Weighting it more than 10% is inappropriate. All tasks does not mean only quizzes and tests. It can include many other types of tasks that demonstrate mastery. [/quote]

Did you read the feedback from other posters? Homework can be copied and kids can cheat in class too with things like:

Photomath: https://www.reddit.com/r/Teachers/comments/fd3xy3/photomath_is_a_scourge/

ChatGPT: https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/school-districts-blocking-chatgpt-amid-fears-of-cheating-educators-weigh-in-on-ai

Not to mention Quizlet and even good ol' fashioned Google Docs that kids share. Cheating is a UNIVERSAL problem both inside and outside the classroom that schools need to address and mitigate.

But the main point being raised here is that the 10% weight on prep/practice (which btw isn't JUST HOMEWORK) means kids don't think it's important and end up underperforming on assessments because they're not keeping up with the prep/practice work.[/quote]

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