I'll be in an Algebra class (I'm already bad at math) where the teacher is known for having over half her class fail. It's not that she's mean, she just can't teach.
Even the other Algebra teachers will tutor you if they know you have her as a teacher. What can I list as a reason for switching teachers? They might think I just want to get in a class with my friends.
2007-08-08 10:25:19 · 16 answers · asked by [192882] 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I'm in high school--I'll be a junior this year.
2007-08-08 10:32:11 · update #1
Tell the truth. In fact, your guidance counselor should be consulted. It is tough to switch teachers in some inferior school districts/schools, but you have a reasonable argument and have the right to be heard. You also have a right to quality education. If the teacher is not good at communicating the needed skills and does not offer tutoring, well, that is really the mark of a poor teacher who shouldn't be in that position. So, your parent(s) should help you by backing you up and going to bat for you only if you can't resolve the problem on your own.
BTW how do you know for sure that half the kids fail? Have you been given the class results for the past few years? Be prepared to answer such questions. Raise you issue(s) as "concerns" and listen to the answers. It could be that one or two of your friends just didn't do their work and blamed this teacher. It is possible. MOST OF ALL be mature and responsible in your approaches to this situation, as whining will get you nowhere. Be informed and reasonable.
2007-08-08 10:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by Iamstitch2U 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will probably be really hard to get out of her class, especially if everyone thinks they are going to fail. (they all might try to get out of it). I would wait a few weeks into the class and have your parent (s) go talk to the principal or whomever and ask them what are you options. (only if you're not doing every well to begin with). I think your best bet is to just stick it out and get a tutor. If the other teachers are willing to tutor, why get out of the class? Atleast if you make a good grade in the class, you could brag that you passed.
2007-08-08 10:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by Whit 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Is your class big? You can list size, and learning environment. Will you be switching to a different hour (and trading it with something else)? You can list something about needing to switch the other class too.
2007-08-08 10:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by korie55 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 Teacher sucks
2 Easy teacher that gives less work and easy tests
3 Easier class
4 Teacher has a bad rep
5 Doesn't fit into your schedule
2007-08-08 10:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by wkemrer 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Be honest. If the principle at your school sees how serious you are about your class and grades, he/she would probably be happy to switch you out of the class.
2007-08-08 10:30:35 · answer #5 · answered by Penny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a reason Just switch. If they ask you tell them you are afraid that particular teacher will ruin your GPA. :-) Be nice but forceful.
2007-08-08 10:29:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Focus on making all "I" statements, to keep from sounding as if you are blaming her or making excuses. Emphasize your learning style and what you need in order to succeed in math. (I'm not a natural math whiz, either) Potential for scheduling confilcts may help you case. Are you in hs or college?
2007-08-08 10:31:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
tell the administrator that while you dont have a personal problem with the teacher you dont feel that you are able to learn from his/her teaching style.
you wont be able to request who the new teacher is without raising suspicions that you just want to be in a clas with your friends.
2007-08-08 10:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by neonatheart 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Point to her record and say if you only had a 50% success rate, you'd fail, and you want a teacher who isn't a failure.
2007-08-08 10:29:27 · answer #9 · answered by 006 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
say your struggling in this class and you could achieve your potential if you were just given the right motivation (something along the lines of that) i dont know how it goes over in america but if we wat to move class you just get kicked out or say you cant keep up or your bored cos its too slow ... but any reason usually works as long as you make it convincing :P
2007-08-08 10:29:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋