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I teach 3rd math and science to 2 classes. I am with the first group for 160 minutes and then swap for the other group. Many of my students are not completing the assignments due to us swapping and then having to go to something else the next day. How can I ensure that all my students are completing their assignments?

Posted on: 10/19/15 | Views: 1819
Solution #1
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You could create a chart that stayed on display. When the assignment was complete and turned in, the student would place a star sticker in the appropriate box. This would allow the child to see a visual reminder and representation of the assignments. It would also help you to see, all in one spot, how the assignments are being completed. You could also have a warm-up at the start of each class that allowed the students to finish up the previous days work.

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Solution #2
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Perhaps they could finish it up for homework or you could make Friday "Finish Friday". Begin the next day with cheers for those that completed their work the day before. Ask those that are not able to finish what they believe the problem to be. Ask the teachers that follow you what they believe should be done to rectify this situation, Perhaps half way through the year, you could flip flop so that you finish the day with them instead of beginning the day and then having the assignments linger.

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Making Friday "Finish Day" is a clever solution for this issue.

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Solution #3
My recommendation would be to break the assignment up into two parts. The first part will be completed in class and the second is to be done at home. This will allow you to keep the same workload, but ensures that your students will have enough time to complete the full assignment.

I think this is a good idea. Allowing it to become homework will allow them to review the work outside of school. Good use of reinforcement.

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Solution #4
Have students create a "I'm Not Done " folders. They will keep work in progress in these folders. Then give the students' due dates for the assignments. Offer the students times to revisit their unfinished work perhaps morning time before instruction begins or in centers. Collect assignments on the promised due date. Finally, take account of assignments turned in.

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Solution #5
There are several ways that you can help this. You could allow students to do the work in pairs, splitting the assignment in half. Students can ask their partners for help, which eliminates them having to wait for you to help others before helping them. You could also create a packet of the work to be done that week and have students take unfinished work home for homework.
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Solution #6
There is no reason you cannot create shorter lessons with simple assessments. Not every lesson has to be long with a huge assessment. If you are finding that your students are not completing their work, give less work, or make it mandatory. Let them know that there will be a penalty for missing work and let them know what that penalty is. If you go that route though, you need to stick to your expectations and administer any penalties you say you will.
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Solution #7
I would suggest a folder that is specifically for papers that are not done. That way students can put their paper there to work on later instead of turning the paper in and receiving a bad grade. You could also do a make-up day for students to work on the papers in that folder, and if students don't have papers in there then they can have a free day or maybe even a fun worksheet to do quietly.
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Solution #8
Having a chart or checklist of things required for students to complete will help your students to understand and remember what is required of them. This chart should be hung in the classroom or written on the board where all students can see it. It would also be a good idea for these assignments and requirements to be posted somewhere online for students to be able to log in and see.
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Solution #9
to ensure they are all completing there assignments maybe keeping a log to keep track of each student.
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Solution #10
With my class I always give them time in class to finish work and if they do not complete it then it become part of their homework. This has motivated them to stay on task and complete their work during the class tie because they do not want the extra homework.
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Solution #11
Provide the students with a structured plan on when each assignment is due. Also, teachers can give students a schedule so they can look forward.
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Solution #12
I find that students may need to complete their work in class, after class or on Saturday with me. Many times I also infuse a Friday make-up day where you are able to work in groups to complete task or have a student teach the group or I work with individual students to ensure they complete missing work. Students can only make a 70 on late work.

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Solution #13
For the completion of all assignments, I would have the students take the assignment home and finish it up there, and bring it back at the end of the week completed, so that the students are completing their work but also receiving extra time to finish it
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Solution #14
Maybe do shorter assignments that still meet the standard.
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Solution #15
There are good solutions here. I think a combination of them would be best, creating a chart, allowing makeup days, and be sure to send a note home informing the parents of the situation to get them to help motivate their child.
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Solution #16
I would break the session into smaller units and try to monitor some of the assignments. If you are trying to teach a unit for 160 minutes and only have one assignment for them to complete they could be switched off from the material before you even require them to work.
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Solution #17
Maybe start the assignments in the beginning of the class with them
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Solution #18
I would work as a team with the other co teacher and see the workload in the other class. Any unfinished work could become home work.
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Solution #19
I would work as a team with the other co teacher and see the workload in the other class. Any unfinished work could become home work.
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Solution #20
To ensure that all students are completing their assignments, it is important for teachers to establish clear routines and provide visual schedules. By setting clear expectations for completing assignments, breaking assignments into manageable chunks, and providing regular check-ins, teachers can help students stay on track and motivated. A visual schedule can help students see what they need to do and when it is due, reducing confusion and increasing accountability. By using these strategies, teachers can create a positive learning environment and support all students in achieving success in their classes.
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Solution #21
I suggest working with your counterpart in finding a way of maintaining continuity between both of your subjects, and how you both can facilitate success in your classes together.
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Solution #22
I would try maybe shortening the assignments, or pairing students up for one assignment so they can help each other out saving time with any questions or research that may be needed.
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Solution #23
I read in an earlier solution the “Finish Fridays” which I thought was clever as sort of a “catch up” day. However, still paying close attention to the benchmark completion and time frame you are given per unit or per lesson. Also be mindful of why there are certain students who are not finishing their assignments. Is something going on at home? Are they lacking the knowledge or materials necessary to complete the assignment?
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Solution #24
remind them that it is for a grade. If this is still not working i would create a reward token system. For example using tickets as a reward and at the end of the week turn them in for prizes.
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Solution #25
Assign the work to be completed as homework.
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Solution #26
If many of the students are not able to complete the work, is it possible that it would be better to reduce the amount of work on each concept for students? I would emphasize the importance to the students of completed their classwork but also evaluate if I could reduce some of their classwork to make it more achievable for them, while still providing what they need.
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Solution #27
Another solution is to eliminate homework altogether. This has been proven to make class time more valuable to students.
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Solution #28
The best way to resolve this issue is to reduce the amount of work you are giving to the students. This will give you more flexibility to grade their assignments.
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Solution #29
have your students complete the assignments for homework or provide extended time at the start of the following class.
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Solution #30
I would implement some sort of reward point system. I would provide points on a chart or something for those who complete the homework and they would receive some sort of prize once they receive a certain number of points.
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Solution #31
You could make Friday a 'ketchup day.' Every Friday, whatever work they didn't finish that week, would be expected to be finished and turned in Friday by the end of the class period. Whoever was already had their work completed, had a free period to do what they wanted; read a book, work on another class' work, etc.
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Solution #32
I would have a quick check in the first five minutes of class to answer questions.

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