Students not doing their math homework is an extremely
common problem. I have one student in
particular who has not completed one homework assignment since the start of
school. To address this issue, I spoke
with the student during their recess last week so we could have an honest
conversation about the homework issue.
I started by asking her why she was struggling with her assignments and
I listened to her concerns. The student
stated they’re having difficulty with the material and they’re also struggling
getting used to being new in the school. We
discussed ways that I could support her and I also suggested she talk to her
counselor about the social piece. I
suggested she come in for extra help during her lunch and take better notes in
class so she can refer to them when she is doing the homework. I will check in daily with her and monitor her
progress. Collaborating made this
student feel heard and reinforced that I care about her success both
academically and socially. Fingers crossed
this will help her to complete her math assignments regularly which will help
her feel more confident in math.
