I will gladly hand out material/handouts that were missed, but it is up to the student to copy lecture notes and find out exactly what went on. As for making up tests, I don't believe in it. You miss the class you miss the test/quiz that was given that day. I state that fact on the first day of class.
Hi Pamela:
Ths is a good idea, although there is no compulsion to do so other than your directive. Now, if there are daily quizes or test questions that come from the missed material, it is to the students dismay if they failed to "check in" about their missed time, the topic, and any assignments or missed material.
Regards, Barry
I do not allow quizzes to be made up. I do allow one test to be made up but there has to be a good reason for them to have missed the test. If they miss more than one and have a doctors note to show that they could not be in school those days then I will let them make up the ones that they missed otherwise it is just one test. they also have one week to make up the test, after that that they get a zero for the test.
I agree to a certain point. If the student missed and didn't call off or into the school (just like a job), I do not give them the opportunity to make quizzes or tests up. If they call in or off for the day then I allow them to make work up, but with a different version.
I have this issue in my classroom on a regular basis. The way I handle it is I put the responsiblity back on them. I encourage them to email me if they are absent and I make sure I get back to them within that same day by email or by phone. This makes them feel responsible and I explain it to them that you will be expected to do the same when you are employed in your career field.
Hi Michael:
Accounhtable and responsible students won't ever even ask this question. They will intuitively know to get the materials they missed.
My school does not allow make up for missed quizzes, for anyone, for any reason. I keep a folder on each student and any handouts, worksheets, or returned graded material are placed in the folder, so the student knows to look in their folder when they return to class.
If an absent student or any student asks for assistance, I provide it. I don't care why they need help - my job is to facilitate their learning. Absence patterns are dealt with separtely and apart from the academic component of instruction.
Regards, Barry
I would give them copies of notes or outlines but unless there is a compelling reason for missing class, I wouldnt allow make up work.
yes making a smart comment would be enjoyable but wont help the situation I will just pass out what they missed and have them read what was covered
I cannot teach something twice, but I will make a note about who missed an important presentation and try to incorporate the information in my summations and reviews. I tell the student to read and study a particular subject and ask them leading questions during breaks so as to discern how they are doing.
