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> : >One year, I tried letting the homework weigh into the grade (something
> : >like 25-33%) because the previous year's class said there was so much
> : >effort involved that it should be formally rewarded. The TAs spent more
> : >time arguing over grades than they did grading homwork (I
> : >exaggerate...slightly) and it was stressful for student, TAs, and
> : >instructor alike.
To cut down on time grading but make sure students are attempting homework, I use a
method one of my old professors used...works great. Each class meeting give a "quiz"
at the beginning of class by asking students to turn in a specific homework problem.
I usually pick one that is fairly far along in the homework set...students know this,
but they usually must do the "easy" ones in order to work up to the harder ones.
Sure, some do cheat but they usually fail the inclass tests anyway.
Warren.
