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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree that homework should have a purpose.  I agree that students should take responsibility for their grades.  I don't agree with the way you've gone about it. Telling them that homework doesn't matter to you without discussing the importance of homework is ridiculous.  Each class is different.  In math you might be practicing a concept that you did in class - on your own.  In history, it might be pre-reading for discussion or context, or practicing a skill such as map decoding.

In my gradebook there are two categories Formative and Summative.  All assignments (including homework, in-class, and quizzes are formative).  Tests and big projects are summative.  Each category forms 50% of the kids grade.  For the summative - there is no redo's or retakes.  If your kid doesn't do the assignments, they won't pass with a B or an A.  Pure and simple.  If they do the work I assigned them, they will be successful on the exams and projects and better prepared for future high school and college courses.[/quote]

All of this.  DS is just going into 8th grade.  His homework isn't always calculated into his grade.  However if it isn't done it certainly affects his relationship with his teacher.

He gets A's and B's with very little effort.  I expect more than the least effort necessary.  We also teach him to respect his teachers.  If we have a problem with what is assigned we talk to the teacher but ds still does the work.[/quote]

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