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When asking a question there is a student that loves to give smart remarks. I try to ignore them but is there a better way to handle this when it happens again?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
This has happened to me before. Try not to ask non-academic questions like "Did you enjoy that book?" or "Wasn't that fun?" you will no doubt get at least one student who says no and those questions are unnecessary anyway. If the student also displays this behavior when you ask academic questions you may try to create a teaching moment out of their response. Explain why their answer is incorrect and move on.
 
     
     
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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: Good solution!
Rated On: October 8, 2017 6:14 pm
Rated By: azuTen
 
     
     
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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: This seems like a good idea.
Rated On: October 8, 2017 7:37 pm
Rated By: ysyByg
 
     
     
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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: That's a really good point about asking non-academic questions. That pretty much just opens the door for them to make a remark.
Rated On: October 8, 2017 9:09 pm
Rated By: raMaba
 
     
     
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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: great solution
Rated On: October 9, 2017 2:08 am
Rated By: uhuQyM
 
     
     
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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: Good point on the non-academic questions!
Rated On: October 9, 2017 3:12 am
Rated By: uvuVas
 
     
     
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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: This would correct behavior while teaching the entire class something useful.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 4:55 pm
Rated By: JeVese
 
     
     
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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: Good idea. Start by asking non academic questions then try to ask some academic ones
Rated On: October 9, 2017 5:21 pm
Rated By: SeQeLy
 
     
     
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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: This solution is the best because when the student realizes that the teacher is not reacting to them and telling them their answer is wrong it will show the student that they are not making any reaction or gaining anything by giving those sarcastic answers.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 6:35 pm
Rated By: Rachel Stephens
 
     
     
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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 love this solution. I was always told to ignore attention seeking behavior. Usually, once a student stops getting a reaction, they stop the behavior.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 11:13 pm
Rated By: aduNaQ
 
     
     
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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: This solution is a great way to keep the class focused. Explaining why an answer is wrong and moving on will allow the student to realize that you mean business and hopefully start participating correctly.
Rated On: October 10, 2017 8:47 am
Rated By: PaZume
 
     
     
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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: This solution is helpful because the teacher can create a teaching moment out of their response, and hopefully prevent other students from following their lead.
Rated On: October 11, 2017 3:08 pm
Rated By: uqaTaq
 
     
     
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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 agree with the solution because it is respectful. A good lesson can come out of maintaining your posture and being professional about the situation.
Rated On: October 11, 2017 8:01 pm
Rated By: NaGava
 
     
     
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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 like you suggestion, and I think creating a teaching moment out of the response is a good idea that way the students understands he/she is not being funny but disruptive.
Rated On: October 12, 2017 1:41 am
Rated By: ByGeDa
 
     
     
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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: This solution makes a teaching moment out of a grab for attention and robs it of its intention. Making it unlikely to continue to occur.
Rated On: October 12, 2017 7:45 pm
Rated By: JyGeLe
 
     
     
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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: Great solution!
Rated On: October 14, 2017 12:58 am
Rated By: aBezuz
 
     
     
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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 likes this solution because it makes it into a teaching experience, and turns their "funny" comment into something more educational! Not accepting this behavior is important, because this is usually just covering up for the students inability to find the correct answer
Rated On: October 15, 2017 9:09 pm
Rated By: duPuSa
 
     
     
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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: This is good. You may need to model the questions specifically so they can't be answered sarcastically. Also explaining why it's not right to be sarcastic is a good idea.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 11:34 pm
Rated By: QeZyqa
 
     
     
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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: effective
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:01 am
Rated By: yReNyp
 
     
     
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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 agree, there isn't a lot to do with sassy remarks
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:01 am
Rated By: guXyLy
 
     
     
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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: helpful
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:11 am
Rated By: aTuraJ
 
     
     
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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 agree. Teachable moments present themselves often in the classroom, this is one of them. Do so in a respectful manner.
Rated On: October 20, 2017 3:21 am
Rated By: RaZyma
 
     
     
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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 think this is a good solution. Explaining why the students answer is a good way to prevent it from happening again.
Rated On: February 19, 2018 10:53 pm
Rated By: Faith Graham
 
     
     
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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: Constructive and little attention to behavior! great.
Rated On: February 21, 2018 1:16 am
Rated By: tuBaZu
 
     
     
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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: Not giving the student an opportunity to respond sarcastically is smart. Also, turning their remark into a teaching moment may cause them to stop the behavior.
Rated On: February 21, 2018 4:25 pm
Rated By: uJyGep
 
     
     
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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: Great solution!
Rated On: February 21, 2018 10:54 pm
Rated By: detyny
 
     
     
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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 think this is a really good idea, you cant give in to their answers because they will continue to keep doing it.
Rated On: February 22, 2018 9:25 pm
Rated By: yharum
 
     
     
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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: This solution is relevant to the case and is both appropriate and helpful. I liked this advice and would follow it if I found myself in a similar situation!
Rated On: February 23, 2018 5:06 pm
Rated By: Samantha Rey
 
     
     
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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: solution is original.
Rated On: February 23, 2018 7:50 pm
Rated By: junuTu
 
     
     
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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: This is a great idea for showing the child how it can be annoying.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 3:35 am
Rated By: baJeTe
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: February 25, 2018 3:32 pm
Rated By: Vunypu
 
     
     
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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 agree that asking open-ended questions may result in snarky responses.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 5:23 pm
Rated By: XuNaWa
 
     
     
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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 would do this exactly.
Rated On: February 26, 2018 3:30 am
Rated By: TaTaBy
 
     
     
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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: This is a good approach. I may use this strategy.
Rated On: March 2, 2018 4:31 am
Rated By: equXuh
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: October 3, 2018 1:35 am
Rated By: DuTepy
 
     
     
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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: This is the best solution. Usually the students throwing around sarcasm are just looking for attention from the classroom and trying to be the clown, By moving right past anything they say it is letting them know that they are not amusing to you and you are not giving them the time to try to amuse the classroom as it is your time not theirs.
Rated On: October 10, 2018 2:37 pm
Rated By: ubeBaz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I don't like this idea, because this basically leaves open-ended questions out of the classroom and you shouldn't have to change the way you speak in class, just try throwing a little sarcasm right back.
Rated On: October 10, 2018 11:55 pm
Rated By: sadaze
 
     
     
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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: This is a really great solution
Rated On: October 15, 2018 12:46 am
Rated By: XuBety
 
     
     
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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 agree asking more academic questions is useful as well as explaining why their behavior isn't acceptable
Rated On: October 15, 2018 12:48 am
Rated By: aVugaG
 
     
     
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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: Creating teaching moments is a good solution because the student will realize that his words and actions will have consequences.
Rated On: February 21, 2019 4:29 pm
Rated By: ePegej
 
     
     
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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 like this idea.
Rated On: March 2, 2019 3:25 am
Rated By: byXyha
 
     
     
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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: This would be how I would handle the situation as well.
Rated On: October 18, 2019 3:16 am
Rated By: HuraHu
 
     
     
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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: This is useful.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 3:56 am
Rated By: aSuByL
 
     
     
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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: Great way to show them that they are being immature.
Rated On: October 21, 2019 2:02 am
Rated By: seJuQa
 
     
     
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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 agree with the last sentence
Rated On: February 24, 2020 2:40 am
Rated By: yHuDav
 
     
     
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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: Yes, I agree this is the best solution. Working around the students sarcasm and making it a more serious moment will calm the student's sarcasm.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 1:52 am
Rated By: yseHez
 
     
     
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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: Creating a teaching moment out of their response should be very helpful to curve the behavior
Rated On: October 19, 2020 2:59 am
Rated By: eMuQah