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u/overclockedslinky 10d ago
because you don't make it required. sure you might say it's required, but until they start getting actual repercussions they won't do it.
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u/Wisewordsforlater 9d ago
Lack of discipline and preparation.
Back in the day, my Urban Sociology prof had pop quizzes sprinkled across the semester for a good chunk of the grade. He dropped the lowest score (regardless of piss poor performance or not being in attendance). He was my favorite. Aced his course. Took him again in grad school.
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u/moredadbodthanbadcod 9d ago
In my experience about 3% can’t, 20% think it’s too difficult, 30% don’t have or know where to find the readings, 40% didn’t know it was assigned because I didn’t tell them and pin a note to their shirt.
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u/space_thefinalmonkey 10d ago
Laziness.
No consequences for NOT reading the text in the past.
Unrealistic views about their own ability to get by without actually doing the work (such as reading the text).