Homework (PR) is basically not fun. But in general, PR is one of the requirements that greatly affects your grades. So if you want (or must) excel in a class, getting your homework done is essential. So what happens if you forget to do one of the assigned tasks? You have several options; The first and best option is of course not to forget it. But if that's not an option, there are other ways you can try to escape your PR. Read this article to find out.
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Method 1 of 3: Utilizing Good Judgment
Step 1. Tell the truth
In some cases, being honest and forthright is the right thing to do. This action shows that you are willing to admit your mistakes and take responsibility. You're also showing that you appreciate your teacher not confusing him with a far-fetched story.
- Explain why you didn't do your homework-perhaps you forgot about the assignment, came home late at night, fell asleep, etc. Don't cover up your reasons, but limit the explanations; if you didn't do your homework because you partyed all night, make sure you're only explaining general things (for example, "I came home late at night"), rather than saying things that are too specific (for example, "I was busy partying all night").
- Apologize. After giving your reasons, apologize sincerely. Don't do this step half-heartedly-the sincerity of the apology will have an impact on how likely your teacher will be to help you.
- Make it clear that you're not going to do it again-and make sure that's what you do. Let your teacher know that this was just a mistake and you will not repeat it again. And-this part is very important-watch your words. If you get into the habit of not doing your homework, not only will your teacher stop believing your excuses, but they will also be less sympathetic to your apology.
- Ask for another day to complete the task. The best-case scenario is that your teacher will grant you extra time to complete the assignment and won't penalize you for being late for an assignment. Most likely, your teacher will let you submit the assignment with a longer time limit but your grade will be partially deducted. Don't grumble or feel ungrateful when your grades are cut- chances are, your teacher will give you the same opportunity in the future.
Step 2. Explain that you have tried to do it, but still do not understand the assignment
These excuses make it appear that you are trying to do the task but are being stymied by a logical reason.
Ask your teacher to help you understand the assignment and give you another chance to complete it. Both of these will take time and you will be given direct assistance by your teacher
Step 3. Be creative
If other ways don't work and you have to make up a story, at least come up with a good reason.
- If the story is creative and interesting enough, your teacher won't punish you for always giving different excuses.
- For example, maybe your parents were out of town last night and you were staying over at a friend's house. Turns out your friend is a fortune teller who burned all your homework because he looked to the future and saw that if he didn't destroy it, your cat would tear up your homework while you were asleep and the scraps of paper would be inhaled so you could suffocate from it.
Method 2 of 3: Avoiding Bad Excuses
Step 1. Don't be seen as bragging
One of the most important parts of getting forgiveness from your teacher is not insulting his intelligence. You're not the first student to forget to do homework and try to stay out of trouble because of it. Your teacher may have heard a lot of excuses from students your age, so don't use the first reason that comes to mind. That excuse won't let you go.
- Your reasons should be clear, but don't use the “my dog ate that homework” excuse. If you do, it's best if you don't bother with excuses because you'll get caught.
- Don't just say "I lost it" unless you can come up with a logical situation to explain how you got rid of it. If you say you just omitted it, you'll get caught easily.
Step 2. Don't blame technology
Saying that your printer is not working or that your computer has a problem is the excuse of the past generation. With the sophistication of printers and cloud storage technology, saying that technology is sabotaging your PR is an unbelievable excuse.
- Instead of blaming the printer, laptop, or other device, explain that you had a problem trying to print the homework before class started, but that you would email it to your teacher at the end of the day. You will be more trusted by your teacher.
- Just make sure you actually ship it at the end of the day-preferably by 5pm.
Step 3. Don't rely on indifference
Saying that you didn't know the assignment had to be submitted today or that you weren't in class when the teacher gave the assignment won't work, for 3 reasons.
- First, since it's your responsibility, not your teacher's, to make sure you're up to date with the latest assignments, this excuse seems to suggest that this is your own fault.
- Second, from your teacher's point of view, since all your classmates know the assignment and complete it, knowing when to submit assignments is not as difficult as it seems.
- And finally, excuses that show indifference won't work because when you don't go to school, your teachers will expect you to find out what you missed. Otherwise, your teacher will also consider it your own fault.
Method 3 of 3: Avoiding This Situation from the Beginning
Step 1. Make a PR work plan
Relying on excuses to get away from PR is not a good plan for the long term. If you notice that you often forget tasks or are lazy to do them, you need a better plan.
- Start by writing down all assignments and the date they were due immediately after the assignment.
- Make sure you write down all of these assignments in the same place so you don't miss out on information or look around for due dates when you need them. A diary, notes made especially for homework, or a scheduler app are all good choices.
Step 2. Make a schedule for doing homework
Know when your assignments need to be submitted and create a schedule that will help you complete them before the due time.
- Whenever you receive an assignment, estimate how long it will take to complete it, then record the time accordingly.
- If this task takes several days or even weeks to complete, set aside as much time as possible because you will have to complete it within that timeframe.
Step 3. Make homework your routine
Set aside a few hours for homework each night. It's better if you do it at the same time every night so that doing homework becomes part of your routine.
- Don't procrastinate on homework-Don't let yourself play video games or chat on Facebook until you've finished your homework for the night.
- Complete the tough tasks first. Prioritizing difficult tasks will feel more efficient and will make better use of your time.
Step 4. Take time to relax while doing your homework
If you find that you're having a hard time getting all your homework done because of the time limit, take some time off to help you focus more on your homework.
If you have time off at school, free time, or about 10-15 minutes on the bus, use those times as your homework time. Of course you'd prefer to chat with your friends or look at your phone, but if you want to get your homework done, you have to make time to do it
Step 5. Ask for help
If you realize that you are "under attack" by PR and cannot complete the homework because you do not understand the problem, ask for help.
- Start by approaching the teacher. Explain your problem and ask for help. That's why the teacher is there to help you learn (and if the teacher doesn't seem willing to help, remind him of this fact). The teacher is a good source of help because he is the one who creates and grades your homework. Getting help from insiders is priceless.
- Ask your classmates for help. If your teacher can't help you as much as you'd like, add some help by asking a classmate who understands the material and is doing well in class. If you're not sure who can do it, ask your teacher for advice.
- Hire a tutor. Most schools offer peer tutoring services that are free and can help you. Ask the teacher or the administration whether the service is available or not. If not, consider hiring a tutor. There are a number of professional tutorial services to choose from, or you might try hiring a student to tutor.
Step 6. Avoid things that can distract
Like it or not, learning requires high focus and concentration. Consequently, most of the unfinished homework has to do with diversion.
- Even if you feel like you can do multiple things at once, trying to do your homework while typing, chatting on Facebook, and tweeting about how much you hate PR actually hurts you even more.
- What's more, while multitasking can be an asset for some activities, it's not quite an asset when you're learning. When you do many things at the same time, your mind will move away from your main focus (for example, trigonometry) and think about other things (such as texting a friend for tomorrow's plans), and as a result, you will fail to complete the task properly.
- Find a quiet, distraction-free place to study. The better your concentration, the better your job performance when you do it, and the faster you'll do it. Keep or turn off anything that distracts you (cell phones, Facebook, you name it).
- If you notice that your focus is being distracted by thoughts of other things you should and want to do, always carry a piece of paper with you so you can write down those thoughts as they arise. Don't hold it in, just write it down and know that you'll get back to it.
- Set small goals and reward yourself when you complete them. For example, set a goal to read for 15-20 minutes, then reward yourself with a small snack when you do it.
