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  Case: The never ending question
Why do I need to learn this? Ill never use this stuff again?!

We all know that we are bound to get this question.... at least 5 times.
What are some ways we, as teachers, can help relate the classwork to real life problems and situations?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think that honesty goes a long way. Some of the concepts that they learn may never be used again. However, knowing how to use it might come in handy in the future. There are many opportunities to relate any concept to real life situations. It may take some time to research, but where there is a will there is a way. Equations are a great example. Students feel that knowing how to solve them is useless. Remind students that equations play a role in our daily lives. Whether we are shopping and have x amount of dollars and we need a specific amount of items. How can we solve this?
 
     
     
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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: Agree, honesty is key!!
Rated On: February 24, 2015 4:23 pm
Rated By: zyWute
 
     
     
  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 solution!
Rated On: March 1, 2015 9:45 pm
Rated By: Maureen Esalomi
 
     
     
  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: Very good.
Rated On: February 25, 2016 9:22 pm
Rated By: Marjorie Nichols