to condisend you when you don't know math and automatically assume i'm dumb in every thing else my science teacher knows i don't know math well so now he over explains instrutions and keeps obviously talking about me in front of the class and some of my papers are "dissappearing" when i turn them in
2006-09-21 13:23:46 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Math is very important to Science, but not having a strength in Math does not make you "dumb" and it also does not mean you cannot do well in Science. He should not be condescending to you and he shouldn't talk about you in front of the class. You should talk to him. Let him know how you feel, it is possible he is not intentionally being condescending. He may be explaining instructions for other in the class. Talk to him. Be polite, be direct. If the problems continue discuss this with an adult in your trust and get some more specific advice. Ask for help sorting this out. You may need to request transfer to another class, you may need to suck it up and stick it out, you may find out other are having this problem, and you may find out you are being a little to sensitive. Remember this is High School - it will soon pass - and so will you!
2006-09-21 13:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by will.hunter 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I teach math and physics (the school is small - about 300 students). From a teacher's perspective:
1. Maybe the teacher considers you a slow learner which you interpret as dumb.
2. Maybe there are other similar persons in the class, and when the teacher over explains, you think he is directing this method at you.
3. If the teacher were to teach at the normal pace, you wouldn't be able to follow?
Having said that, though, I recommend that you speak with the math and science teachers together, explaining how you feel (do NOT accuse them of ANYTHING).
2006-09-21 21:56:07 · answer #2 · answered by flandargo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some math and science teachers tend to be condescending. I'm sorry, but this is a necessary step in your social development. When you enter the real world, you will find some bosses are exactly like those teachers.
As for the disappearing papers: I had the same problem, and solved it two ways.
1) Get you mother or father to initial and date the back of the paper in small letters. You want them small, so the teacher doesn't immediately notice them.
2) If you have a printer that makes copies, copy both sides of the paper. If not, visit a store, the Post Office, or wherever you can find a copier, and use it.
If the papers still disappear, take one of you parents and the copies to your principal, and straighten things out. It worked for me.
2006-09-21 20:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by ericnifromnm081970 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your science teacher is not right. But you could put in a little more effort as well. Unfortunately, Science professionals are very book smart and sometimes not very people smart. Taking this in to consideration, tell your teacher how he makes you feel, then ask him for his advice on what he recommends for you to do to improve. (Geeks eat that up) If it sounds reasonable, then do it. If not, discuss a compromise with Mr. Science. You might also think about asking your math teacher for advice as well. Teachers talk to each other all the time. Do you have tutors? Do you have study partners? Can you make copies of your work?
2006-09-21 20:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by golden_retriever4u 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, might I suggest you use the 'check spelling' above the answer box. Being a teacher myself, I am happy to receive any type inquiry. Maybe you have possibly assumed an inferiority complex due to your lack of math skills, Teachers, for the most part have a genuine desire to help, possibly at times getting a little carried away. So give the teacher the benefit of the doubt and bask in the opportunity to learn possibly more than you expected, it cannot hurt
2006-09-21 23:15:53 · answer #5 · answered by busterbrown1030 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say if this is high school or college. If it is high school seek the help of someone in higher authority. Also, get yourself a tutor for the classes in question (math and science). If it is college, go by the numbers: talk to the instructor, talk to the chair, talk to the dean, talk to the president. Eventually the higher you climb the better satisfaction you will get. I know that I had an instructor who had a very tough policy on absenteeism. He refused to bend despite my very good excuse for missing his classes. I took my excuse and tried to meet with the chair who didn't have time for me and went straight to the Dean (who I knew very well and when I showed up on his door was admitted right away). He then contacted the Chair who contacted the instructor. He didn't like my pulling rank on him but as he was reminded a doctor's excuse, a police report and pain pills win!
2006-09-21 22:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not right that you should be singled out or to be made ashamed because you're having difficulty with a subject. Math teachers as a group tend to not understand how difficult their subject is for people who don't have the same kind of brain that they do. It's easy for them so it should be easy for you is their thinking. Talk to your guidance counselor at school. That's what they are there for and also ask to get a math tutor. Math is one of those horrible things that once you get too far behind it feels impossible to catch up on because the knowledge builds, one lesson after another. Get a tutor soon and have the counselor work with you. Good luck. I hate math too.
2006-09-21 21:15:31 · answer #7 · answered by madreluvsu 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try having a discussion with the teacher and let him know how he makes you feel by his actions.
Make copies of your papers before turning them in and note on the back of your copy(s) the date you turned them in to the teacher. If one "disappears", make a copy and turn it in again. Note the second date that you turned it in on the back of the copy so that you can tell the teacher that it was turned in and on what date. Lastly, if none of this helps, talk with the school counselor and see if he/she can possibly mediate between you and the teacher so that a resolution is completed.
2006-09-21 20:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by skeeosh 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
NO, THEY SHOULDN'T DO THIS. TELL THEM THAT YOU APPRECIATE THEIR CONCERN BUT THE OTHER KIDS ARE NOTICING HOW THE TEACHERSARE TREATING YOU AND IT IS EMBARRASSING AND KEEPING YOU FROM BEING ABLE TO FOCUS.TELL THEM THAT YOU WILL RAISE YOUR HAND OR SEE THEM AFTER CLASS IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND SOMETHING.TAKE NOTES AND THEY WILL SEE THAT YOU ARE TRYING! MAKE A COPY OF YOUR HOMEWORK IF THEY ARE LOSING IT OR SOMEONE ELSE IS TAKING IT. COVER YOURSELF IN ALL ASPECTS! IF THE TEACHER SAYS YOU DIDN'T TURN IN HOMEWORK YOU CAN SHOW THEM THE COPY. YOU COULD EVEN HAVE ANOTHER STUDENT SIGN THE COPY WHEN YOU TURN IN THE ORIGINAL BECAUSE THEY WITNESSED YOU TURNING IN THE ORIGINAL.i HOPE THIS ALL WORKS OUT FOR YOU AND YOUR GRADES IMPROVE!
2006-09-21 22:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel the teachers are doing that to you then you should tell your parents or the principal about it. My son is not that bright in math either but if he told me that his teacher is doing that to him then I would go down to the school and tell a few people off. The teachers are there to teach and not to make the students feel like idiots or insecure about their problems in certain subjects. Please tell someone that will listen and maybe that teacher will be talked to or they will move you to another class. Stand up for your rights, girl! Don't let anyone make you look like an idiot just because you're not up to par with certain things! Good luck, Hon.
2006-09-21 20:37:54 · answer #10 · answered by peg 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋