Comments on: Simple Solutions to Track Missing Work

By: tamy

tamy — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:46:30 +0000

In reply to Beth. I have heard this saying but nobody has explained what that meant. I will most certainly have a ketchup and pickles option.

By: Rebekkah

Rebekkah — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:44:06 +0000

Thanks all! So helpful, including article.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 04:01:22 +0000

Having a “Late Work” manila folder stapled to the wall is a life saver, as students turn in late work their, and it keeps it separate from other, on-time work. When students are absent, I write their name on that day’s handouts and homework at the beginning of class. I then put those papers into that period’s designated “Absent” folder on the wall, and students pick up their work when they come back. Writing their name on the handouts in my handwriting, also lets me know that when a student turns it in in the “late work” folder, it’s actually not late, they were just absent.

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 01:30:11 +0000

We have a time for “ketchup & pickles” every 2-3 weeks. (I list missing assignments on the board as needed, but I make sure to update it the morning that K & P will happen.) Students who are missing work are “Ketchups” (catch up on work) & those who are not are “Pickles” (pick a fun activity). Building in this extra time helps me stay caught up without getting stressed!

By: Jean

Jean — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 01:35:22 +0000

I alphabetize papers as they come in, and post “missing” designations in the grading program. Every Friday, I print out a list of missing work and circulate the list in class. If I don’t have time to copy the list, I display it on the Smart board. I also have a spot on the board where I count down the days to the end of the quarter. When students are working, I have the opportunity to speak to the chronic latecomers and get them back on track. I have a deadline for late work, and the grade is set at 50% of the grade they would have gotten had they handed the work in on time. I don’t give homework, so I can make sure that the students understand what they are doing as I circulate.