I'm really intelligent, but my teacher dosen't seem to realize that I get bored if he's not teaching me!

Question

What do I do? What could I do for extra credit, and what could I do in the meantime with being just plain smart!?!?!

also...celtic is from what country? I'm writing a story!

Answer 1

You sound like an interesting and intelligent kid -- who's a bit full of herself, a bit mischievous, and a bit immature. You're growing up, so none of this is fatal. You will survive... but will your teacher? Will your parents? ;) I'm giving you a hard time, but I have some good advice too -- if you want it.

I'm a teacher, so thank you for asking this. I like questions like this. You also sound like you're a gifted student, someone who is intelligent, self-aware, who likes to learn, and who is easily bored. And being a kid, this boredom can get you into trouble, because when kids get bored, they usually start getting pesky.

What would it be like if you were teaching you? Think about being in front of your classroom. Don't pretend to be your teacher, but picture yourself, as you are, but grown up -- and responsible for the education of 20-30 kids who act just like you. Could you handle it? Could you teach, watch for kids who are dozing off, distracted, irritable/angry/confused, all the while teaching your content, the state standards, and keeping in mind that your national tests are coming up?

Thank your teacher for being there. He's there because he cares about you and your classmates. So give him some respect by paying attention. And give respect by not demanding attention all the time. Realize your teacher is responsible for 20-30 other minds as well.

Boredom in class is a big issue. Classes are not fun all the time. Sometimes you have to dig in, concentrate, focus. That takes self-discipline, which isn't the easiest thing in the world. Of course you have a personal life and his class isn't the only thing in your world. But right then, that's where you are. Right then, you have an assignment to do. And the best thing you can do is teach yourself.

What? Teach yourself? You bet. The first bit of wisdom is to realize how much there is in life you don't know. Then, find what interests you, what you're passionate about, what you love, and what makes your heart sing. There's a career in there, and more importantly a vocation, which means that you do it because you love it, you're good at it, you want to share your gift with the world.

Right now, you are plain smart, which isn't fancy smart. Ya gotta long ways to go yet, kid. But you have a good head on your shoulders. Just rein in the twitchiness. Learn how to focus: be quiet within yourself, take deep breaths, let the rest of the class and the outside world slip away, and dig deep into what you're asked to do in class. Find the important details of what you're meant to learn, and look for extra, interesting things to learn too.

Even if you can't ask questions in class, jot down notes. It's obvious you have a computer and access to Y! Answers. Smart people do research. It's called self-directed learning, and it's what gifted people specialize in. It's where hobbies and interests start and where dreams, careers, and vocations keep going throughout your teen and adult years.

So, Ms. Emily, take it from a teacher, and someone who remembers what it was like to be your age (because in my heart, I'm really still that age... just don't tell my students!) -- if your teacher can't pay attention to you all the time, give yourself your full attention by taking control of your own learning. Keep being curious and questioning. Start learning how to research online. Develop hobbies and interests. Try out a bunch of things and see which you like best.

Eventually something will come along and grab your heart, mind and soul... and Emily PlainSmart will become Emily FancySmart, on her way to becoming an educated person because she knows she only knows so much, and there's ever so much out there in the great big world to learn.

Cheers, Ms. K FancySmart, who was and is like you, a mischievous gifted kid who knows a heckuva lot about English, but only a thimble-full about science ;)

Answer 2

Maybe discussing the issue with your instructor would be the best route. If this doesn't get you anywhere then maybe you need to get involved in extra curricular activities. You can also request an aptitude test which might reveal that you are advanced and maybe you need to be put in a higher class/ grade. Also, intelligent people tend to take adavantage of their abilities and offer to help others. This may not only help someone else but you might receive a feeling of well being as well as hone your own skills. Also you don't appear to lack esteem so perhaps you can be a role model for others. Whatever you do though, stay smart!=)

Answer 3

Doesn't your school have those classes for gifted students?
You could ask to take the final tests and go on to the next level of education.
I believe Celtic is Irish.

Answer 4

How do you know you are so intelligent? What evidence makes you say that you are just plain smart? An attitude like this will actually prevent you from learning things for the rest of your life.

Answer 5

i'm happy you are intelligent, i need an answer to this question...there are ten students in a class. how can 3 of them be picked for the president, vice president and treasure. the order matters. i need help!!!!

Answer 6

Tell him. Plain and simple.

Europe or more specifically, Germainia

Answer 7

I had the same problem in school. I started picking on weaker kids to pass the time.

Answer 8

i agree with the pink haired girl.