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My students are constantly sharpening pencils in the classroom. I started them off the school year with individual pencils and bag, but this method doesn't seem to work. They get up during every block of the day. What do you suggest I do?
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A good approach is to eliminate the problem early. I will require students to have three sharpened pencils ready for the day before class begins. At the beginning of each class I will go around and make sure that the students have all three sharpened and ready to go while also collecting any homework that is due. If the students have all three sharpened and their homework done they will receive a ticket. These tickets can be used to "buy" other supplies, snacks, and rewards such as "carpet time." They need to have three sharpened one to begin with and two back ups the third can also be given to a fellow classmate in case all of theirs breaks.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Preparation is key!
Rated On: October 17, 2016 2:50 am
Rated By: Gabriel Nash
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I concur.
Rated On: November 4, 2023 4:46 pm
Rated By: uMapyG