Bright Ideas: Classroom Management Help – How to Deal Effectively with Make-up Work

Here is a bright idea from Mrs. Willis that will eliminate some stress:

Classroom Management Help – How to Deal Effectively with Make-up Work

Does dealing with make-up work for a student who has been absent make your job difficult at times? Do you ever have trouble remembering exactly what material you taught, pages you covered, or tests you gave on a particular day? Is it difficult to recall this information when the now-present student asks you for that information at the beginning of class as the bell is ringing and you are ready to begin a new day?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, I have a system for YOU! I call it the “Assignment Board.” Here’s how it works:

1) Have a place in your room where you can post assignment sheet and keep file folders for handouts.

2) Print enough assignment sheets to have one for each week (see attachment for a sample). Be sure to write at the end of each block/day what you covered, assigned, took up, tested, etc.

3) Explain the following to your students:

Students who are absent are responsible for all work/assignments missed or collected and for checking the “assignment board” after returning from the absence. All material covered will be listed on the assignment sheet. Students should get handouts as needed from the crate for the day of the absence and get notes from a classmate.

I have included pictures of what I use and would love to explain it further if you want to visit my room for clarification. This way of dealing with make-up work is awesome because it puts the task of getting and making up missed work directly in the hands of your students.