I have an Aplus student.During the school term she is the top student.When end of term exams comes around she drops to a B student. I would like to help her with her fear of exams.Need to know how?
134403
Train up. Try little quizzes and stuff just to gradually introduce the mind to the environment of exams, so that the shock of the real thing won't push her down to the bottom when it hits.
351997
I understand what you mean.  You have great respect for your teacher is what I feel you are trying to say.  Your teacher knows you well because she helped turn your empty mind into an open so she knows your line of thinking.  Though I have never been in that situation I am happy to hear that you are able to connect to an educator like that.  It'll definatly help you in the future with University have someone who has gone through the whole process and such.  Go forth and live a good life.
32819
I went through a very similar situation and after months of being told by the teacher and the principal that there must be a problem at home, I found out another child was having the same problems mine was.  The other mom and I got together and came up with a plan.  We each got our child to tell us why the other child was having so much trouble.\n\nTurned out there was another child in the class bullying and intimidating ours so badly that there were days they spent all their time huddled under their desks.  \n\nWhile I still could not get the school to admit to a problem, I did find a sympathetic vice principal who allowed my child access to her office at any time he felt he could not handle being in the class anymore.  \n\nIt wasn't the perfect solution but it got us to the end of that school year and I made sure I had some say in what class he went into the next year.  Things improved after that.  \n\nIf you truly are not having discipline problems at home and the only place there really seems to be a problem is at school, then I would be looking very hard at why there is a problem at school.  Don't take the teacher's word for anything...that teacher may very well be the problem.  Talk to other parents and find out if anyone else is going through something similar to what you are.  Make sure your child understands that you know there is a problem and you are doing your best to help.  Let him know he has you on his side.  \n\nGood luck.  Sure would like to know the outcome of this one.
544507
Next time you're in class with her, just talk to her.  Don't bother with trying to ask her what she meant.  That will only put pressure on her.  Just talk to her about something in class, or about class.  Maybe talk about something you thought was confusing, or extra easy.  Better yet, maybe you could talk to her about the next test, and how you think you might study.  Ask her what she thinks she'll study.  Maybe you could work together...
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I learned this from my class validictorian on how to study when I was in high school. You see you are not alone in this world. I was once in your shoes also. Give the following a try. I did work for me. I went from a C - D border line failing student to an A - B student in 4 weeks. First take notes in class? Take your notes & your book. Review each chapter before a test especially the night before a test. Take blank sheet of paper & copy your notes or chapter high lights from one page to another as review. While you are writing this you are self consiously remembering what you wrote. I would do this 2 times the night before a test/exam. During class listen to what the teacher is saying in class and write it down. Most teachers test you on what they talk about in class. If they repeat something you will have a 90% chance that it will be on a test. If they write on a white board. Write what they put on it. It is also on test. This does tend to cut into your social life on nights before a test but in the long run. It is you that will reap the rewards from the effort. I taught these study habits to my children & I am currently teaching my grandchildren this same study habit. It is tried & proven it does work. Good Luck you can do this. Be confident & strong. Things will improve along with your grades.
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As well as promising yourself a reward you should also try to change your mindset. Think about how important the exam actually is. I used to be really nervous about exams but now I tell myself they don't matter and I can always do them again I actually do much better.
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I hate to be the one to tell you this but this class and this experience will be great at teaching you about the real world.  You HAVE to be in her class, so you MUST make the best of it.  Do EVERYTHING  you are supposed to do JUST the way you are supposed to do it..  Keep quiet in class. DON'T pass notes.. pay attention..  give the teacher ALL your attention.. pretend that EVERYTHING she says is interesting [even when it is SO boring or stupid to you].  Do absolutely EVERYTHING you can do to be the very best student she has ever had!  If nothing else, you will drive her crazy wondering what happened to you!  Take it as your personal goal to be at the TOP of the class by the time you are finished..  it will look GREAT on your record and it will drive the adults nuts!  Good luck.
393999
When my class is getting a little crazy. I don't try to stop everyone, I randomly pick one or two kids that are misbehaving and punish them. This tactic normally scares the crap out of my students and they've gotten better at noticing when I get that crazy look in my eye.
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First off.......I am such a language/English/literature person. But in college I had to take a statistics class. I was scared to death because I just so don't have a mathematical mind. I loved it! The teacher was amazing......and related to each of us on  such a personal level. The hilarious part was that it was one of those huge lecture type classes with over 200 people. Yet, she had this way of making it seem like she was talking straight to you. We would all be working problems and laughing and poking fun at our silly mistakes instead of feeling like we were losers for screwing up. Her tests were monstrously hard, but I ended up with an "A" in the course. Shows you what amazing teaching skills mixed with personable skills can do for students. I loved this question......I'm so glad you asked it. I haven't thought of her in so long. I really should go find her and tell her thanks sometime!
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Let's start with the basics: 4 out of 4 A, 3.7 out of 4 A-, 3.3 out of 4 B+, 3 of 4 is a B. For 92.5% and above is at least an A-. I assume you new this before you took the class. 89% is 3.56 well below 3.7. Bordering B+/A-, no where near an A. Begging is not a way of getting a A.\n\nNow let look at the facts: you took a class, did some graded work, and then got evaluated for the work. What that says is that at a given point in time, you got some measurement. That is all. It is not life, it is a temporal measure.\n\nSometimes we win and sometimes we lose. I remember having a 98% and got a B+. It is one of the few grades that I remember, and probably one the few grades that I would like to forget. But it was a temporal measure, that is all.\n\nNo teacher (and if he or she is a really good teacher) likes revisiting grades. You want all your student to do their best, and some student's best in not good enough. It is not pleasant to say to someone that their best was not good enough. Grading criteria is govern by our teachers not our students.\n\nAs unfair as it sounds, hard work is not a factor, it is comprehension. Grades are temporal measures of comprehension. You may have worked hard to comprehend, but hard work is not the measure.\n\nWhatever your grade, it is what you understand that counts. Years from now you won't even remember your classes, let alone your grades. So relax, enjoy the break, and get ready to start another term.
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You need to understand that the more you defy authority, the closer eye the teacher will have on you.  If you stop drawing attention to yourself and behave yourself in your class, it could get better, but once you are on someone's bad side, it's tough to change.  You're making it out like he's just got a dislike for you, but you need to understand that teachers have 5-7 classes a day with 20-30 kids in them.  They cannot allow kids to just be smart a**** or it will just distract the entire class & they lose precious time with those who want to learn.  Try paying attention, answering questions, stop talking to your girlfriend... you can hang with her at lunch or afterwards.  This is soooo important, adults just can't explain how important it is to do your best now for your own future.  Good luck sweety :)
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If she is not able to understand why u r trying to calm her she will pay the price for it in the outside world and that will knock her back to her senses. Smirk or ignore her when she does this. AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL REPORT 2 UR TEACHER.
110491
Well, I'm not a teacher, but I might be able to help anyway.  First off, some kids really do deserve to fail a class.  For example, I have a friend who is a bright kid, but is about to fail Chinese and possibly biology too basically because he doesn't do any work for either class.  Personally, I have a hard time feeling sorry for someone who's failing a class because given that he's showed up to maybe half the lectures and after spends hours in the common room playing video games while I'm in my room studying.\n\nOf course, that's the easy case.  I assume what you're struggling with are the kids who are trying their best but where put in a class that's too hard for them.  Here's what I have to say about that: you're a good person for feeling bad about failing them, but you won't be doing them any favors by giving them a passing grade they don't deserve.  Think about what will happen if they pass.  They'll be in a harder class next year, having even more trouble because they haven't mastered the material at whatever level you're teaching.  It's because our schools are so reluctant to make students repeat a course that you're in this situation to begin with.\n\nI don't know what your specific school is like, but if you can arrange to work with these kids one-on-one or in a small group to help them master the basic skills they need to succeed in your class next year that's probably the best solution.  Most kids do want to do well, but they may feel like they can't do it.  Unfortunately, I don't know what to tell you about how to get them to give it a try.\n\nI think if you're this worried about it it's a fair bet you've done your best.  If they don't have the basic skills, it probably means that math is not their strong suit, and they was no way they were going to be able to both catch up on what they were missing and keep up with the new material.
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talk to your teachers and ask them if they could help. or ask another student to study with you. it is easier to study with someone else. it may also be a mental block - you've failed before and that is what is keeping you in check... also go to a (school) councilor to help you get passed this moment.\n\nGood Luck, kid.
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Dont be too hard on yourself. I've gone through this problem myself. Everytime it's exam time, I get really stressed out and think I wont do well.\nI know it's difficult to stop worrying about it especially when people have alot of expectations from you. Have a little faith in yourself and in God (if you believe in Him). Maybe your friends are going through the same thing. Talking to them could help. Or talk to your parents about how you are feeling. Take a break for a few hours and listen to some music or watch a movie to get your mind of things for a while.\nTry to get a good sleep. If you have been studying the whole year, then you are probably well prepared. Keep your options open, in case you dont get through. There's always a second time. But dont worry.\nYou have been working for it, so hopefully you will get through!\nBest of luck!
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My son's first experience in school in Kindergarten got him one of those teachers.  We butted heads all the time.  She labeled him a trouble maker because he didn't stay on task and wanted to move faster than the class did.  I told her that she was wrong so I was the demanding parent.\n\nTeachers come in all types and some are just not good or have worn out their welcome.  Some fear change.  Some are threatened easily and when there is a smart student they feel it and react badly.\n\nIf there is an issue that she is wrong about (or any teacher in the future too) bring in proof that you are right in writing.  I did and, yes it made my teacher MAD, but the other students then started to question her and she was forced to prove herself the rest of the way through.  You may not be the favorite in class with that teacher but you will be respected by your fellow students.  If the teacher threatens to fail you for speaking up (like mine did) go higher up (principal, dean, etc) with the proof.\n\nYou're an A+ student.  Let her know it!
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Wow. When I think about that happening to me I almost start crying. This is a terrible tradgedy and I think you should avoid the subject. You'll never know how she'll react. When she comes in the class room try not to be extra nice to her or anything. She'll catch on sooner or later. Just act normal around her. That's what I think would be the best thing for her.