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  Case: Lots of Questions!
After explaining an assignment and putting directions on the SmartBoard for reference, one student in Ms. Smith's class will continue to ask clarifying questions about the assignment. These questions are addressed during the original directions and within the directions on the SmartBoard, and are asked several times within the same class period. Ms. Smith will answer the student's question, and will refer the student to the SmartBoard, where the directions are, should the student have another question, but the student will continue to ask the same question, or similar questions (all that can be answered by looking at the SmartBoard), throughout class. Sometimes, she spends so much time asking questions that she hardly starts an assignment before class ends.

This not only occurs in Ms. Smith's class, but in the other four core classes, as well. What can Ms. Smith and her other team teachers do to ensure that the student sits down and has time to work on the assignment instead of always asking questions?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Try using poker talking chips. The student is only allowed a certain amount of chips which means they can only talk a certain amount of times and will use them wisely. If the student chooses not to follow that rule implement your behavior management plan. Also maybe providing a printed handout to the student with the directions highlighted.
 
     
     
  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 creative! I would do this in my classroom
Rated On: February 23, 2015 12:03 am
Rated By: Luvyba
 
     
     
  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: I do not like the idea of limiting the amount of times a student can talk in class. I feel as though this may make the student feel as though their voice is not important in the classroom, and may make the student hesitant to participate in class activities.
Rated On: February 28, 2015 1:05 am
Rated By: Hannah Poore
 
     
     
  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: Restricting questions can cause issues in the classroom. Students may need something rephrased because they are unable to understand the direction or they need clarification.
Rated On: October 12, 2016 7:11 pm
Rated By: pyGyga
 
     
     
  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: I truly love the idea of this, but it may not work because what if the student has a legitimate question, and they feel they cannot ask.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 3:45 am
Rated By: pydara