I am a teacher - why are all my pupils asking for homework help on this website?

Question

I know who you are! You are being watched.

Answer 1

If it's any consolation half the answers they get given are wrong (at least for science). What I find most disturbing is the number of kids writing out the questions word for word without even having read them. (I can tell because the question is written out of context and you can't work out what they are talking about).

Having said that if I was still in school it would be very tempting, no need to think for yourself. Of course they're in for a nasty shock when they have an exam.

Answer 2

This is a tricky subject. It also probably explains the high incidence of A+ and A* exam results in the schools, although not necessarily. It could also be partly your own fault for not getting the message across in a way that would enthuse your pupils sufficiently, so that they didn't have to take work home.
I wasn't particularly bright at school but that wasn't because I didn't take homework. I just didn't concentrate enough, but we didn't have computers in those days, (1961 to 1965) so we didn't have the benefit of modern technology, so really, you can place some of the blame on the availability of this wonderful world of cyberspace. I can actually profess to have learned quite a lot since I bought this God-forsaken machine last October.
One other aspect of days past, was that most parents wanted their offspring to have a paying job when they left school, so that there was less to have to fork out, to look after the kids, and families generally averaged 5 to 6 kids, some families even larger. Don't take it on yourself that it's ALL your fault though, just some of it.
Oh, and not all kids on this site are that lucky. I've occasionally remonstrated with a few for not taking the time and effort to find out for themselves..

Answer 3

Possibly they are a little confused at what to put in for their homework, possibly they are just lazy or mayby they like the fact that here they can ask a question and get many different points of view to work from... they may need some further ideas for brainstorming and getting that first step in getting the work done. I suppose that it depends on what type of home work they have.. there are many different reasons but you know your students and you know which ones are doing it out of pure laziness and those who are really trying to gain further insight into their work... maybe you could set them some homework about this site and see if they can produce what you have asked for... well good luck and remeber it is hard work getting the minds of todays generation to focus and keep up.. Take care

Answer 4

Here is some constructive criticism... don't be offended by this.

First of all, I would suggest that you ask them yourself. I can not answer for them. Secondly, I doubt ALL of your students are asking for help on this site Maybe a few, I can believe. Thirdly, Why did you have to present your question with that "I know you are, You are being watched" trailer statement as if they are committing a crime.

There are two possible answers...
1. They are looking for the easy way out. (Which may be possible.)
2. They may not really understand the assignments given. You need to make yourself approachable so that they can feel comfortable to ask you instead of strangers.

I wish you luck.... It is not easy to teach others..... It is a noble profession.

Answer 5

Because TEAM WORK is the Holy Grail nowadays. From sports day right up to employer interviews (and beyond) nothing counts for a fig unless you done it as a team. Individual effort? Hah! worthless! My school results? ditto- since I cannot tick the box that says I get the team ethic every time.

You wanted it- you got it. The team will pass your students course work and YOU told them you want it that way. This was always going to be the result of introducing cursework instead of the extra exam (and maybe that was a Freudian slip on my part.)

Answer 6

So these kids are smart enough to cut through the chase and get their work done as quickly as possible.

Who here never used the best tools to gain knowledge. Of course none of us are on a computer and learning anything either.

Kids are not as dense as some may think. If they find this site, I'ma gonna help them out. At least they are working towards their goal, even if it is a bit sneaky. We are all benifiting.

Keep asking, we'll tell ya.

Answer 7

Your students are on here because they are either not being taught the information that they need to know or they are too lazy to figure out the answer by themselves.

So basically it boils down to A-your not a good teacher or B-your kids are lazy. It is probably easier for you to accept choice B; however, I would argue that it is a combination of both.

Take the time to offer assistance after class and take a true interest in your kids. Motivate them to achieve and take pride in their work. "I know who you are! You are being watched."- I doubt they really care!

Answer 8

This is probably because they do not understand the question or task that has been set for them, and they find it easier to ask people that do not know them for help. Do you give your students time to ask questions? or do you carry on with the subject regardless of any understanding.

Please remember that students are using their initiative and doing research in order to help them understand the subject that they are studying.

Do your students find you unapproachable when it comes to homework and understanding of subject matter, if so do something about it, or have discussions in the lessons (depending on age group) on the subject that they studying.

Answer 9

Because all of us other teachers and your (vey bright) pupils find that they can communicate with teachers on this site on a level playing field and not strapped to a classroom seat.

Answer 10

Most teachers are helpful if kids want to ask a question; theyre probably doing it to hand in HW the next day. I hope YA was their last option. I fear the generation raised by YA answers.