FIAE Chapter 10

In chapter 10, redoing work and receiving full credit for it is discussed.

Policies about redoing work should go under careful consideration. Not because they shouldn’t be allowed, but just because there are many ways to allow redone work that doesn’t fully benefit the student. The best policy to have is to understand that students want the same courtesy that a teacher, as an adult, would expect, but to also understand that, because the student isn’t an adult they do need regulations, and a plan on how to redo the work. I can say from personal experience that I understand how difficult it is to try and make up work when you’re battling a sickness, and teachers are responding to your cries for help. I do believe that redoing work can be beneficial, but I also believe that it should be done within a timely manner so that the student is able to move forward and benefit from the next assignments on the agenda. I also think that if a student is behind in work, or if they can’t seem to master the work assigned, assessing their understanding through conversation is one of the best ways. It keeps students comfortable and less stressed about a grade and allows them to focus on what they really know. It’s harder for the teacher to assess if they’re comparing it to concrete evidence from other students, but the crucial part is that the student has proved that they have mastered the material.