Making up Schoowork

What Does "Making Up Work" Mean in U.S. Schools?

"Making-up work" means completing assignments, tests, or homework that a student missed because they were absent. It's a chance for students to catch up.

Why Is Making Up Work Important?

• Keeps students from falling behind: Students stay on track with lessons.

• Helps maintain students’ grades: Missing assignments can lower grades. Making them up helps fix this.

• Helps students prepare for tests: Completing missed work makes sure students understand the material.

• Required by schools: Some schools have rules that students must make up work after an absence.

• Developing responsibility: Finishing missed work teaches your child to be responsible. It shows they want to learn. It helps them do well in school and get a good job in the future. 

How Do Students Make Up Work?

• Ask the teacher: Find out what assignments were missed.

• Check online portals: Many schools post assignments online.

• Complete work on time: Schools may set a deadline for making up missed work.

• Schedule make-up tests: If a test is missed, students will need to take it on another day.

• Seeking help: Some schools offer extra help from a teacher or student for catching up.

• If a student doesn’t make up work, they may receive a lower grade or even fail the class.