I like my teacher but her teaching is horrible!!!?

Question

so i have this issue. i have a math teacher which i get a long wiht really well. she is very friendly, polite, and nice to talk to. but heres the problem: she is good for nothing when it comes to teaching math! its not just me, its my whole class that feels like shes a horrible math teacher. do i talk to the principal knowing that it might get her in trouble after shes been so nice to all of us???

Answer 1

Maybe the first person you need to talk to is the teacher herself. Tell her what the problem is, and she may be able to work on it or get some help with it so that she is a better math teacher. It would be a bit drastic to go to the principal if you haven't said anything to her.

Answer 2

Being nice can only take you so far. If she's ineffective at her job, she needs to work on becoming more effective. YOUR future as well as the future of all her students is in jeopardy. If I were you, I'd ask another classmate to go with you to the principal so it doesn't come across like you're personally unhappy with the class. Even though confidentiality should be kept, it's quite possible that it'll get back to your teacher if you go to the principal. Emphasize how much you like and appreciate your teacher and that you don't want her to get in trouble as a result, but DO tell the principal that the rigor of this class is a lot easier than what you're accustomed to in math classes you've had in the past. You're concerned that you'll fall behind next year. If your teacher is dedicated to her craft, she'll be upset and hurt at first, but she WILL try to find ways to better herself. It's what we teachers would expect of our students, so it's gotta be what we expect of ourselves. Best wishes. :)

Answer 3

DO NOT get involved in this without the support of your parents. Talk to your parents about what is happening in the classroom. Have them observe several lessons so they can see for themselves that her teaching style is ineffective. Once you and your family have gathered evidence, schedule a meeting with the principal and your parents to talk about possible action plans.

It's VERY important for teachers to be nice, but their main job is to teach you the skills you need to succeed in life. Would you still think she was nice if you had to repeat math again next year? Would you still think she was nice if you found out that she wasn't putting any effort into lesson planning and didn't do any research into the best ways to teach math? You don't know what's happening, which is why you should go to your parents and the principal.

Answer 4

Well, it seems that she is a good friend of yours. However, is her teaching style truly affecting your grade in the class or are you just bothered about the concerns of other students? Why do YOU have to be the one talking to the principal about this issue?

I remember one class a few years ago that had a "bad" professor. She was very kind but a lot of students were failing her tests and were complaining about her teach techniques. I also noticed this and decided to study harder for the exam. I earned nice scores on tests and assignments because I knew I had to put in the effort. But, I never thought that by telling on the professor to the dean will provide me with a benefit.

If she is your friend why do you feel incline to tell on her? Why don't you try talking to her personally? Again, do something based on how it affects YOU not how it affects other students!!!

Answer 5

X²-3X+2=0 (x -1)( x-2) =0 either x-1 = 0 so x= 1 or x-2 = 0 so x = 2 X²-2X-15=0 (x -5)( x +3) =0 //// factorise first x = 5 or -3 /// use zero property to solve X²+6X+8=0 ( x +2) ( x+4) =0 so x = or X²-7X+12=0 //// factorise x = 3 or 4 10X²+X-3=0 ( 5x +3)(2x - 1) = 0 so x = -3/5 or 1/2 8X²-2X-3=0 (4x -3)(2x +1) =0 so x = 3/4 or -1/2 2X²+13X+15=0 (2x +3)( x +5) =0 so x = -3/2 or -5

Answer 6

Ask her gently to make you handouts about what you are leanring everyday so you can keep up with her excellent lectures :)

There are positive ways to evoke change in a teacher, you just have to be gentle and make helpful suggestions to her.

Daily notecards are a good idea to that have problems to work out.

Boardwork, groupwork, drill games, etc. Get her to make it fun for you and it will become more fun for her, and she will take a greater interest.

If you just sit there nothing will change, if you go over her head it will not help her improve, and you will likely end up with another teacher who you are ill prepared for.

Enlist your classmates in your conspiracy and it will become a game for you all to see how much you can help her teach you the way you want to be taught:) Some teachers just need help with socializing, especially math teachers.
Good Luck:)

Answer 7

Has she always been this way? Do you know any older people who also had her as a teacher? Maybe she's going through some personal stress or something right now. I agree that you should bring it up with her first. Maybe don't say that she sucks, just say you aren't grasping the stuff with her teaching methods.

Answer 8

you should talk to your guidance counselor about it.
he might try switching your class or telling you to go to extra help to another math teacher and see if you understand it better with them.

if enough kids complain to the guidance counselors, theyll probably talk to the teacher.
and shell probably have to learn the hard way.
but shell most likey try to improve, once she knows.

or maybe if your whole class is failing everything, shell catch a clue.

Answer 9

Hmmm, sounds like a teacher at my school.....

Answer 10

and you have the ability to tell how?? could it be no one is paying attention? could it be students sidetrack the conversation? do the students ever stop talking long enough to hear anything