Homework being marked be other kids

[1311867mh]

Hey was wondering if anybody had a thoughts or experienced this at there children's schools. My child is in year 4 and the teacher has told me that marking other children's work is in the curriculum. Many parents complained to the school as did I because my child has been called stupid because of this technique. The teacher then said that a parent could mark all the children's homework instead. The whole situation seems a bit bizarre to me but the school seem to think it's OK.

Many thanks Mel

[Seniorschoolmum]

It is fairly normal at our school. Everyone swaps with the person next to them, and the teachers tells them the correct answer. They then discuss why or how.

[Seniorschoolmum]

If anyone is calling people names, then that needs to be called out.

[Invisimamma]

In my dad they lay out all the homework books and kids votes for 'homework of the week's winner. They can also write a positive comment on classmates books if they like. I think it's lovely and creates a supportive peer learning environment.

Teacher will mark and write comment too.

[Invisimamma]

My ds school...not dad!

[user789653241]

Agree with Senior. Marking by other child is fine. Calling name isn't.

[1311867mh]

Thanks all.