...my older sister got an F. What is the best way to avoid making her feel bad? We also have the same science teacher. What can I do to show him we are both equally talented?
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Its actually a hoodie. You are beautiful..and you're an aussie!! Haha..well answer back.\n\nlove
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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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SLap yourself about ten times and take ten deep breathes. Calm down. In chemistry you miss one thing you start to fail. I'm taking Chemistry right now, and its a piece of cake. What you need to so is talk to your teacher and your parents. Come out and say, " I HAVE NO IDEA WHATS GOING ON!!" Tell your teacher to break it down so far that a toddler could understand. You can get it, you just need the confidence. You'll have to spend more time with your teacher. Also look to the smartest person in the class, ask them for help. You'll understand a lot better since they're you're age. I haven't gone too far in chemistry but feel free to ask me questions about electron configuration, and other things at donovangray6@yahoo.com . Other than that, i have nothing. Sorry. But please e-mail me. I live on the east coast. I'll try to help you.
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That is very rude and surely causes the kid alot of pain. The teacher should be dealt with by her superiors. She should know better. You might try becomming this kid's friend. He could probably use one that's understanding and kind. If someone starts taking his side that person may get some flack but the best part is knowing you're doing the right thing for the right reason. Good luck.
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If it's possible, try moving to a seat that is in her line of view, that way she can see your hand.  I'm guessing by the nature of this question that you're probably not in a very high year, otherwise I would suggest holding your questions until you can discuss them during her office hours (college term).  If she doesn't see your hand after about a minute (or if you think the lecture is moving ahead so far that your original question will lose context), interject with a firm, yet polite "Excuse me [Mrs. Such-and-Such]".  If the teacher objects to this, well then she shouldn't be teaching.  As for asking your friend during class, I would recommend that you don't do it.  Even though you might figure out one thing, you (and your friend) will probably miss out on another during the time you aren't paying attention.  Make a star next to your notes that you don't understand and ask your friend (but preferably the teacher) about it after class.
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Well if you think she's failing you all on purpose go talk to the principal.  If you can reason with her, ask her if you can do extra credit or what you can do to pull your grade up.  Better yet, ask her if she can tutor you.  Teachers hate when they have to do extra work and maybe she will take it easy on you guys.
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i know how you feel-speaking from a newly highschooler.  Just hang in there, you only got a few days left before summer, then you'll have a new teacher next year.  So put a smile on and count the days till your last day of english and history.  it will be hard but the last day will be awesome!  =]
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That was unfair of your teacher but we are all human.  The problem may simply be that you are in a difficult grade right now.  Some grade levels tend to be more difficult than others, usually 5th and 7th for example.  Most teachers who play teacher's pet don't do that with grades, only privileges.  If you liked your previous teacher, maybe you tried harder. I'm sure if you do your best you will find that your grades will reflect that.
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lil bro, you need to talk to your parents and teachers about this.\nabuse is abuse, and it's their job to deal with it, and help you.\ndon't listen to those that say to reply with violence. I don't think they read your question very well.\none answerer was right on that some kids (grown-ups too) try to make others feel bad to avoid dealing with how they feel about themselves.  keep that in mind. I know it sounds easy for me to say it, but try to not let it bother you. try to feel sorry for them instead of yourself,  obviously they're the ones with the problem.\ntalk to your parents, talk to your teacher.\nJake,  I really hope this helps. don't get bummed out.\nyou can write me if you need to . take care. peace
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Oh Boy that is the worse. Thats hard to do. What I do is try to think of something terrible  or something that made me cry at some point in my life. I think if I knew I was going to get a paddle or cane that would do the trick. When in class try not talking to others, pay attention to the teacher instead. Things seem extra funny when we are in places where we shouldn't laugh, so try to just think about your work. Good luck Giggles.
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NEWS FLASH: Not every teacher is going to smother you with sweetness. During my long stay overseas, I had more than my share of meanness from teachers who resented having "this American" come up in their class and be all "foreign". My daring to even ask or ,God  forbid, answer questions was enough to provoke accusations of "being a showoff" and all sorts of petty meannesses. I survived, but with a lifelong contempt for the kind of folks who wallow in pettiness and envy. You'd think an adult would have the sense to treat a child better,but that's life. \n\nIn fairness to the teacher,it was not "harsh" of her to want to be able to place your abilities by expecting you to write a placement test. Instructing you to return to your seat is not an insult by any means - how about being the only pupil  in a class of 25 who was made to stand on a desk if you happened to get an answer wrong? how about having someone mimic your accent every time you spoke up in class,even when they were the one who called upon you to speak in the first instance?\n\nSome people have "issues". You might want to have the calmer one (!) of your parents speak with the Principal of the school about having you change Math instructors since the present one apparently is triggered by something about you. And whether or not you do succeed in changing instructors, by all means be scrupulously polite and respectful to this woman.  She may not deserve it in your opinion, but you will simply have to deal with this with some maturity. Her actions can only be highlighted by anyone with a speck of powers of observation when they contrast your ladylike behavior with her surliness.\n\nYou are supposed to ask questions,because that is what you do in a school. If "she doesn't have time" for your questions,the Principal should be - very politely - appraised of this  unacceptable situation.\n\nAbove all,don't be a wimp! Fainting because someone spoke to you in a tone you didn't like? Then I've got to say , it's great job you weren't in my shoes, you'd have ended up in a blooming coma. You can stand up for yourself politely. But if you worry that openly complaining will only provoke worse you may simply revel in the fact that you are superior to this sort of behavior, as long as you maintain a calm demeanor. She may be a rude jerk,but don't let her provoke you into copying her example.\n\nOne powerful tool at your disposal in such a tense environment is to be the most angelic person in town with all your other instructors.When she comes up with any negative tales in the teacher's lounge about you(and this person will have some very lively opinions to air about you there, trust me),it may very well be the only saving grace for you if other teachers simply don't have any reason to take her word for it in your case. And one other helpful thing that did the trick for me in junior high was to seek the counsel and arbitration of another teacher who was well disposed towards me. It gave me the responsibility of making sure that that I didn't let the intervening staff member down by letting the antagonist under my skin and finally lashing back at her, and it made the antagoniser aware that her peers were alert to her treatment of me. So getting an ally on staff may be just the thing for you.\n\nIn parting ,keep to the high road at all times and be the best at what you do. Always make sure that no one has cause to put you down.\nKEEP IT REAL, AND DON'T BE A SOFTIE :-) .\nTOUGHEN UP AND WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD!!!
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Don't worry this means that that girl had to be a teachers pet to be 1 in class(thats lame), so she doesn't work as hard as u. Keep your chin up and be positive, just keep working hard ans earning good grades and at the end of the year you'll see u will be 1 in class. Good Luck!
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I know that you're in a very bad predicament but think about it this way the best way to deal with this is to face it head on.  You have tried to apologize for what you did with your teacher but it's plain simple that you have to face the consequences of what you did.  You have to realize that this is not the end of the world for you.  We all thrive to reach perfection but there's a lot of obstacles that will be thrown our way.  This is just one of the challenges that you will face in your life.  So if you give up now how will you deal with the bigger challenges that will be thrown at you in the future?  This is nothing compared to what you will be facing in the future so keep your head up and bounce back from this mistake.
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Go to your parents and tell them. If you dont feel you can do that, talk to your guidance counselor or another teacher you feel you can trust.  This teacher is being waaaaaay inappropriate and you need to speak up.  You need to protect yourself, your sister, and the others he is trying to take advantage of.  Please do it today!!
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Everyone gets teased. We all have for one reason of another. Tell her about a personal experience that you had and explain the above to her. Ask her to think of others in her school who get teased...............they all do. \nPut-downs hurt and they do lower self esteem if we allow them to. You need to raise her self esteem and teach her how to deal with it. She needs to stand up to the people who are teasing and say something back. Teach her how to stand tall and use a tone of voice that lets them know that she will not accept it. They will back down. I teach middle school students how to use this process and it really does work. The other thing she needs to realize is that it is not true. Those kids feel bad about themselves so they tease other people and think that will make them feel better. Her best defense is to stand up tall, take a stance and lean forward, look them straight in the eye, put up her hands and say phhh! your words mean nothing to me..........go bother someone else.  And then walk away quickly and keep right on walking. Or have her say.........thanks for sharing that with me I will take it into consideration...............and just keep walking.
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Nothing! She is your sister! I help my sister everyday with her homework and I do it out of the love and kindness of my heart. If you are only tutoring your sister for the money, I don't think you are doing it for the right reasons.
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It isn't mine but a former friend of mine (which makes this all the more funnier) is a bit on the heavy side and she was attending her first day of class and she thought the teacher was calling her to the front of the class (she was checking out some guy and not paying attention, he was actually just calling role) and she went to stand up to go to him and when she did the desk went with her (around her waist) and she couldn't get it off for a while. The whole class was so confused and they did their best to try and help her but she kept fidgeting.