To me it seems like people aren't likely really working at their homework to find the answer and probably just come home and type their homework on this site and let others do the work. Personally, when I answer homework questions (especially Math) I try to tell a person how to do it, rather than giving them the answer.
2006-09-04 18:27:20 · 8 answers · asked by Joy M 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Real answers are appreciated.
2006-09-04 18:34:30 · update #1
I wouldn't discourage them from using this site, but I would design the homework assignment in such a way that students would have to do some of the work on their own, no matter what sites they tried to rely on. In some cases, I would have them complete some of the work in class while I observed how they were doing it so that I could see who needed help. If someone typically doesn't get it in class and then turns in flawless homework, there is likely some plagiarism going on. Good teachers these days have to assume that their students will use the Internet, and they will structure homework so that students will still have to do their own thinking to complete it.
2006-09-04 18:37:46 · answer #1 · answered by azera221 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends. If they just need help understanding how to do something or what their homework is about it wouldn't be wrong. It's like asking a friend or tutor for help. But if he/she just posts the homework and let's people do all the work and turn in that answer, then that would be totally wrong. Anyway, I definitely agree that telling a person how to do it is better than just giving him/her the answer! :)
2006-09-05 01:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by -- 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't specifically discourage use of this site, or any other specific site, but generally discourage the use of any forum where they can get their questions answered. Obviously, they are going to find sites where they can get people to answer, but if you call the sites out by name you've just given your students somewhere to start. They also need to know that you can't always trust what you find on the Internet and need to be encouraged to figure out their homework on their own.
2006-09-05 01:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by StLMom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. No offense, but only a percentage of things taught in school you actually retain in later years. However, when you give a test and students need to show work then their grade will reflect on that anyway. One thing that always helped in school were teachers who would thoroughly explain difficult subjects and were very patient and nice about it. No one is going to ask someone they are afraid of for help. Another thing that helped me learn better was going up to the board and doing problems, as much as I hated it, I made sure I studied and didn't want to look dumb!
2006-09-05 01:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no.
Yes - when the answerers give the method on how to go about solving the problem--that will then be called supplemental instruction.
No - when the answerers provide the answer without bothering to explain how it was done--that's abetting laziness on the part of the student.
P.S. I'm not one sanctimonious SOB; sometimes I slip into the "No" category.
2006-09-05 01:47:17 · answer #5 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I wouldn't discourage them. If they need guidance from persons more knowledgeable than them, what's the harm. After all that's what tutors do in coaching classes !!
2006-09-05 01:41:49 · answer #6 · answered by young_friend 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no cause if they use it and get the wrong answer then they have learen a lesson
dont try to cheat by asking oin yahoo answers
2006-09-05 01:35:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no thanks for 2 point easy points
2006-09-05 01:32:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋