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  Case: Mr. Know it All
Chase is a student placed in Mr. Smith's advanced math course. He pretends to know it all and interrupts the teacher with answers and "smart" comments all the time. Mr. Smith has talked to Chase about his behavior, which calms him down for a while. Despite his "Mr. Know it all" attitude Chase doesn't well on his evaluations which makes him be upset at Mr. Smith and blame him for his grades.
What actions should Mr. Smith take in this case?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
First and foremost, I would offer ELP in the mornings before school and send a request home to Chase's parents asking if they could please have him attend to help him with his struggles in his advanced math course. More than likely, Chase would not be the only one needing additional help.

For the continual smart comments during my lecture, I would tell Chase, "This is not the time for comments, but if you would like to continue interrupting you can come see me after school and we can talk math for an additional hour". If it still continued, I would be very specific and tell Chase that the next time he interrupts, he will be getting a detention.

Of course, I would reward Chase for not interrupting with positive comments at the end of the class period as he improves so he realizes I recognize his effort.
 
     
     
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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: Offering extra help is a great solution
Rated On: October 7, 2018 9:16 pm
Rated By: SeTaBu
 
     
     
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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 an excellent solution. Offering ELP for anyone to attend will let the student get the help he needs without feeling singled out. Addressing the interruptions directly as they happen and letting them know of consequences will make the student more aware of his actions when he does it.
Rated On: October 7, 2018 9:38 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: This is a very appropriate way to level with Chase.
Rated On: October 11, 2018 10:58 pm
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 think this is an appropriate solution to addressing the issue rather than outing him in front of the whole class.
Rated On: October 12, 2018 8:50 pm
Rated By: Rachel
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a wonderful solution, as the cause of this type of behavior is often caused by discomfort or self-consciousness that could be attributed to struggles with the materials provided. That said, tutoring before school hours may not be reasonable to ask of the instructor if he or she is unable to do so outside of their contract hours.
Rated On: October 13, 2018 1:44 am
Rated By: aGuraz
 
     
     
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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 great. You gave a lot of examples and a series of events that should happen.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 1:24 am
Rated By: byXyha
 
     
     
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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 dont agree
Rated On: October 15, 2018 12:14 am
Rated By: zetyWy
 
     
     
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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 use this!
Rated On: November 9, 2018 8:32 pm
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: Great suggestion!
Rated On: February 18, 2019 4:12 pm
Rated By: yGedeb
 
     
     
  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: This solution is very useful
Rated On: February 18, 2019 5:40 pm
Rated By: Hyhame
 
     
     
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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: Parental involvement is a great next step for this student.
Rated On: February 19, 2019 6:07 pm
Rated By: aByveM
 
     
     
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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 addressed all issues at hand (student academics, behavioral issues, parental contact) and is relatively easy for the teacher to do. Actions taken by teacher are respectful to student.
Rated On: February 21, 2019 1:20 am
Rated By: Cali Pohlman
 
     
     
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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. Everyone else responded with only half a solution. Positive reinforcement is a given, but I like the way you suggest to address the issue in class.
Rated On: February 22, 2019 10:34 am
Rated By: ejyqeq
 
     
     
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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: awesome
Rated On: February 23, 2019 5:37 pm
Rated By: yZedyR
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: These are very detailed suggested solutions that I think would definitely help the student. It would be interesting to see Chase show up for ELP but insisting it will help him might encourage him to go. It will also be a reminder that he needs assistance. Offering Chase opportunities to talk one-on-one with the teacher will help him greatly.
Rated On: February 23, 2019 7:25 pm
Rated By: eHuPas
 
     
     
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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 think this solution is helpful. I don't think it is right to call a student out infront of the whole classroom while teaching a lesson. I would just remove the the after 2 comments.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 3:49 pm
Rated By: Nicole Morris
 
     
     
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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 24, 2019 6:26 pm
Rated By: yzysuZ
 
     
     
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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:
Rated On: February 25, 2019 1:14 am
Rated By: ZyQeHy
 
     
     
  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 agree with this solution! this is a good alternative
Rated On: February 25, 2019 4:31 am
Rated By: eRuWaX
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This may just cause him to act out more because he may feel he has no need to be there.
Rated On: July 2, 2019 12:31 am
Rated By: pehute
 
     
     
  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: Great.
Rated On: October 11, 2019 12:37 pm
Rated By: eVuZuR
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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: Instead of threatening in front of the class, ask to speak to him after class. Calling students out and saying things that the class will most likely go "ooooo" at are not respectful of the student. Try to use positives and then privately talk about the negatives.
Rated On: October 16, 2019 5:37 pm
Rated By: Mary Claire Murphy
 
     
     
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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 an ELP is a great idea for a starter.
Rated On: October 21, 2019 2:56 am
Rated By: aLaGuv
 
     
     
  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 agree with this solution.
Rated On: February 21, 2020 7:59 pm
Rated By: vaMuvy
 
     
     
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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 this solution.
Rated On: October 8, 2020 9:53 pm
Rated By: DuBuJy
 
     
     
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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. Rewards usually motivate students.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 1:50 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: I like your combination of postive and negative reinforcment.
Rated On: November 14, 2022 3:53 am
Rated By: reNyry
 
     
     
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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 concur.
Rated On: November 4, 2023 4:51 pm
Rated By: uMapyG