Having different levels in one class is the one thing that really stuck in my mind on this chapter. A classroom is full of students with different potential and capability. Some might be highly motivated and intelligence and some might be lazy, but highly intelligent. There are many different combinations.
We have to be careful to not make our students feel insignificant or dumb. If we call on a student who doesn't know the answer, we should ask anyone else in the room if they would like to help answer the question. It's better to get help from a peer than be told you're wrong by the teacher followed by the teacher lecturing about how wrong the student was. Also, don't use the one student who raises their hand all the time. They become a crutch that the rest of the class differs to if they don't want to participate.
I couldn't agree more with this concept. I used to be lost in all my math classes and my teachers would do a lack luster job of making sure I understood the material. I think they were catering to much to the higher level kids in my classroom to ensure they didn't become bored. That didn't help me at all come test or quiz time. As a teacher, I'd rather work on something that everyone can master than just a handful of students in my classes.
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