Should You Take Attendance in Class?

From larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com

Some people say yes and others say no. Most schools have an attendance policy. Some places might deduct points for being absent and others might fail you if you have more than X number of absences. But is being in class important?

People think it's necessary

• In order to learn they have to come to class. 
• It allows them to interact with people as well 
• It helps them know what's going on in class.

Other people don't think it's necessary

• They think it's a waste of time. 
• They say they learn better on their own. 
• Or maybe they already know the material and are simply required to take the course, but would rather just do the assignments and take the exams and not attend class.