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I am a 6th & 7th grade mathematics teacher in a rural preK-12 school. I love my job, my school, and my community!

I am looking for some tips on managing my upcoming 6th graders who, as a class, have a long-standing 'reputation' as the class from h***. Teachers from previous years have been very vocal about their lack of motivation, disrespect of adults and peers, uninvolved parents, and overall tendency toward disruptive behavior. I am a veteran teacher, as are a number of their teachers from prior years. I am most concerned about the lack of motivation, especially with the increasing scrutiny we face as educators. This class, as a whole, had VERY low scores on their state assessments... the lowest in our school as a grade level. I know how hard their teachers worked to deliver meaningful instruction, but they were very difficult to reach and teach. Any helpful advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks... and enjoy your summer!! :)
vet teacher On 6/09/13, Lu wrote: > I am a 6th & 7th grade mathematics teacher in a rural > preK-12 school. I love my job, my school, and my community! > > I am looking for some tips on managing my upcoming 6th > graders who, as a class, have a long-standing 'reputation' > as the class from h***. Teachers from previous years have > bee...See More
Jun 10, 2013
Lu vet teacher, thank you for your response and your very sensible words of advice! I am thinking a lot about how to structure the classroom to make it more diverse and interactive regarding lessons and activities. Our schedules are changing next year to 90 minute blocks for Math and ELA so, even without consideration of this class's reputation, my cl...See More
Jun 10, 2013
Sara On 6/09/13, Lu wrote: > I am a 6th & 7th grade mathematics teacher in a rural > preK-12 school. I love my job, my school, and my community!

A group of children who've had a string of unhappy years in school are likely not going to apply themselves to any standardized test. I've had students who were just filling in bubbles withou...See More
Jun 13, 2013
Richard Rossi Hi Lu,

My name is Richard Rossi I am currently a football coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. I think I can assist you a little with your problem. I am not in a classroom but I can consider myself an teacher on and off the field to my players. Respect is a big part of what I believe in and your students should as well. You need to...See More
Sep 26, 2013
carla Trussell My daughter is in her first yr. in a bad school. Also 6th grade. She has gotten 5 classes under control. But, nothing works with the one class. The kids won't stay in their seats, they're constantly talking and yelling, won't do any work. I don't know how to advise her. I never had a class this bad. Suggestions?

She is already hating teac...See More
Sep 30, 2013


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