Warren wrote:
>
> >
> > : >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.
It depends on the course. I like to have all of my homework graded
so that my TAs can inform me of issues that apply to the entire
assignment as well as specific questions.
