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  Case: Stubborn Student
Luke is a math student in Ms. Stone's class. She emphasizes in the importance of showing the mathematical work on paper and not just relying on mental math. Sometimes this causes Luke to make mistakes, as Algebraic procedures can involve many steps. Luke seems to be reluctant to listen and doesn't follow the recommendations Ms. Stone gives. She has talked to him and tried to help him understand the reasons behind her suggestions.
What should Ms. Stone do to help Luke follow her procedures and show his work on paper?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
If the student is able to answer the questions correctly, I think the teacher should not put as big an emphasis on the steps because sometimes students can over think steps they need to take if the grasp the concept.
 
     
     
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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 feel that it is all dependent on the type of question and solution that is required at the end of the question, if it is a short simple question that everyone knows can be done with mental math then I agree, but if it requiring equations then a little emphasis on work is fine.
Rated On: October 29, 2021 10:26 pm
Rated By: DuvuHe
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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 think that showing the steps is important because it shows that the student knows what they are doing.
Rated On: November 11, 2022 4:22 pm
Rated By: Vanessa Ferrer
 
     
     
  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 recommendation!
Rated On: November 12, 2022 10:19 pm
Rated By: Adrianna Gill
 
     
     
  Rating
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: If the student was getting the answers correct I would agree but that is not the case.
Rated On: November 14, 2022 12:33 am
Rated By: uGejeW