I do my homework, participate in class, and get good grades? So why would a teacher put down I am  "confused"
480915
As someone who used to teach I would say this is an inappropriate comment to make as it is so open to misinterpretation. \n\nComments on reports should be concise and should also be indicative of what the student needs to do next. Don't become despondent. Talk to the teacher and ask her to explain what she means. \n\nUnfortunately there are some teachers out there who make inappropriate comments and there is nothing we can do about them!  \n\nIf it's any comfort Albert Einstein was described as "mentally slow, unsociable and adrift forever in his foolish dreams." \n\nSo who knows what you can do with being labelled confused you may be the next Albert Einstein!
240584
It's very simple just go to your guidance counceler and explain what is going on just like you did here.  It is their job to be there for you and help you if they can.  Also if that doesn't work try talking to the Principal. Try and present yourself with a good attitude when talking to these ppl   they will take you more seriously and be more helpful.  The fact that you are concerned means that you care and they will recognize this too.
702436
Uh.  .\nAre you sure you are up to the task?\nIts nearly impossible to understand what you wrote\nNot a good quality for a teacher\nAre you considering secondary or undergraduate courses?\nCheck with your local community college (if you are in the US)\n(Is English you second language? Help people with that! that would be great!!)
407445
Yes I agree. I'm in a computer class (duh!) and my teacher likes to lecture on and on and on about absolutely nothing. As soon as she starts talking, I try to check my e-mail. My grade in this class is good, but with all the lecturing, I might as well just see my way through the door. which is just in front of me. lol. I have to stay in this class from 8:10 all the way to 9:35 (but since it's a club meeting day it's now to 9:55!) and we have to read books! school policy to help students reading abilities to blah blah blah blah! who cares! absolutely no one (student wise) you'd have to be a true teacher's pet to want to sit through all that. So, did you get my point? lol
540417
Well, here I go with an oldtime comparison.  Back in the 60's when I was in high school, none of our teachers prepared us for test.  We were expected to read the assignments, study the homework and be expected to know all the material.  I went to a pretty good high school and that's just the way it was.  Now, not having any lectures doesn't make a lot of sense to me.  This teacher seem to be collecting a paycheck and not doing the job required.  Being a retired high school teacher I would advise you to talk to the teacher first and if you don't receive a satisfactory explaination of why she is giving the test under these conditions go the counselor and explain the situation and advise your other classmates to do the same.  I would also let your parents know what is going on and let them call the school and ask to sit in the class for a day to observe this teacher.  I also had an open classroom where parents were allowed to come in and sit anytime they wanted.  This keeps a teacher on his toes, the students on their best behavior and lots of learning to be had.  This teacher is there to disseminate information that is suppose to be important and beneficial for you to learn.  If she is not doing the job she should be told what is expected of her and if she can't do that she should be terminated.  You do have the responsibility though to know what is in the textbook even if your teacher doesn't go over the material.  Since this is high school and not college, you should get some type of guidance or lecture in the classroom.  Maybe she thinks she is preparing you for college though.  Is this an AP or honors class?
494323
Well I think that you should study your butt off and answer evry question he asks and make good grades. History teachers get turned on from the fact that you know what they know. He obviously has a passion for History so you get passionate about it too.
798750
When you take the tests for your grades do feels that you had no clue or did you just get it wrong, maybe you do not  fully understand the lesson, I am assuming you do STUDY.  Try writing down your not of key points and review the night your test.  Try a study buddy, ask each other questions on the material.  Good luck, don't give up. Knowledge is power.
971146
Gosh, she's just one teacher out of many you will have.  And you'll likely never have to see her again after you finish the class.  You don't have to like or be liked by everyone, so get over it, you are already spending too much time worrying about something that can only cause trouble.  Your teacher is a real person, you know, maybe she doesn't llike you either.  Maybe if you treat her better, she'll treat you better, too.
71437
Most teachers will reward you for simply doing your work and doing it on time. Paying attention and understanding what the teacher expects is probably the most important key to getting good grades. When you don't understand, ask for help. Most teachers tend to give better grades to the students they know are really trying and want to help you. There is no secret, read your books, do your homework, and ask questions.
713653
You should ask your teacher to show you.  He or she will be happy to sit down with you if you come before class, or stay a little later to get extra help.  \n\nA teacher will always be more impressed with the fact that you came for extra help with something you didn't understand, than if you show up with right answers all the time.
143224
You need to give them explicit directions about what you expect from them.  Maybe you are leaving out the details.  Usually you will get exactly what you've allowed for.  Why not give them an example of each grade so that they can visualize your rubric?
865298
You are taking AP classes, which means they are just like taking college classes. You get college credit for them. So, at college, you will get assignments, and most of the time they are not collected, the answers are discussed as a group, which is what I gather is going on in your AP classes. Just do the work so you don't fall behind in your discussions. And, even if your teachers are not grading your assignments, the tests you take will be, and if you want the college credit for these classes, I suggest you study, even if you don't feel like it.
849047
I'm an English teacher.... the same thing (sort of) is going on in my class right now.  I have students with 30s and 40s who have 2 or 3 missing homework grades.  That happens at the beginning of the term before many grades go in.  Your grade should come up if you do well  on your future assignments.  Here is something else to think about..... if you only have 7 grades in the class, period, I would have my mom talk to the principal.  At my school we are required to base a final grade on no fewer than 10 grades per grading term.  Seven is just too few.  Why do you mind your mom talking to the teacher?  If you just missed that one assignment it may help for her to go.  Good Luck!!
941772
Well you have a choice;you can give up or try harder. I am hard on myself with grades too so I understand you are upset but failure happens to everybody and it sounds like you were due.\n\n “I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong”\nBenjamin Franklin
310225
Maybe she was doing homework and has priorities which include good grades and not letting personal relationships affect her schoolwork...Maybe she left school and just checked her email tonight when she got back...you need to relax anyway, it's not that serious.  I hope you didn't spend your entire vacation waiting on an email....
612614
Ask your teacher (politely and privately) if you may talk to him at his convenience, then when it is convenient for him,  meet w/ him (be on time or you have blown your case) and ask him if he is certain that he graded you correctly.Emphasize that you have done well on all of your essays and turned in all of your assignments. Ask how he arrives at your final grade. Maybe it is 50% homework, 20%essays,20% pop quizzes and 10 % final exam. Good luck.
622312
Homework is to get the students to revise what they are taught at school. It is very common to partly forget what you have been taught at school by the time you reach home. If it is allowed to happen then all the hard labor that you give at your school is wasted, a good teacher would never want that, so the home work. \nBut, of course, a few bad teachers try to escape the hard work they are supposed to do to teach young people like you and give loads of home work, which is a very bad practice. But in any case, home work, helps you to become a good student, a disciplined person and a responsible one too. So, try not to get frustrated with home work and complete them.