It is one thing to help someone discover how to do a problem, but is it really beneficial to just tell kids the answers over and over? The way many of these questions are worded, I get the feeling they just don't want to expend any effort.
What's really depressing is some of the questions are so easily found on the internet, which they have access too obviously, but they STILL come here and ask.
2006-08-31 17:00:14 · 11 answers · asked by s_e_e 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I agree with you 100%. I have often had the same thought. I do have a tendency to feel a little differently when it is math and perhaps someone can see the steps to a problem, and hopefully that helps them go on to solving the rest of their problems.
I also think that if someone just doesn't understand an idea, for example in social studies, that it might be ok to explain that principle to them.
But really -- I see children all the time wanting to be spoonfed answers that are very easily searched on the Internet. It's very disappointing.
2006-08-31 17:06:41 · answer #1 · answered by hrhtheprincessofeire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with giving them some guidance. My own kids have trouble locating information on the computer sometimes - they might find something on the subject - but it may not be exactly what they need. I will help them check out certain sites, make suggestions, read over the information that they have obtained. I guess some of these kids may not have parents that are giving them any guidance.
2006-08-31 17:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that just giving them the answer is not a good thing. But some of these kids are sitting at home alone with no one to help them. It is amazing, though, how many don't know how to use a search engine.
Maybe some of them have an idea of their answer but just want to make sure it right.
2006-08-31 17:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by lorna56dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, I don't always help because sometimes it seems like they haven't even tried to figure it out on their own. On the other hand there are kids who probably really need the help and have already asked their parents so I don't mind helping once in a while.
2006-08-31 17:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by M N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help people with homework? How shameful. (sarcasm)
Maybe they don't want to put forth the effort, and maybe they are genuinely confused. Why judge them? They will fail tests if they they fail to learn the material, so why worry?
And here is the proverbial question: Where are their parents in all of this? :)
2006-08-31 17:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by Illy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is only a good thing if the answers are explained so that it is possible to learn something. I will not just give the answer; what is the point of that? It's eCheating.
2006-08-31 17:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by Lo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i answer a question that is obviously a homework problem, i don't give them a totally solved math problem or write an essay for them. i try to give them pointers to the answers and let them figure it out. but they will find someone who will give them the answers on a silver plate. the tone of the question indicates to me if they are lazy or trying to figure it out.
2006-08-31 17:08:43 · answer #7 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a good idea to give them the answers, but leading them to the answer is a great idea. Read my last answer for a good example.
2006-08-31 17:09:30 · answer #8 · answered by Teacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-06 02:06:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say no, I just ignore their questions.
2006-08-31 17:05:24 · answer #10 · answered by O'Shea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋