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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!)
The best way to relate classwork to real life problems and solutions is to incorporate projects that show the students how they relate to real life. For example, in math we can use a pie to demonstrate fractions. For science, we can use the "Drops on a Penny" lesson plan to demonstrate surface tension. It helps to get students involved in their learning in a meaningful way that they will remember.
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: Good response, i remember doing the penny trick in school.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 4:24 pm
Rated By: zyWute
 
     
     
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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: Students always are looking for real life applications, and using them in the classroom will get them motivated and keep their attention on the subject.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 5:58 pm
Rated By: JugaVu
 
     
     
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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, relating the curriculum to real life is important.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 1:43 am
Rated By: Sydbug
 
     
     
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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 because along with showing students real examples of how information they are learning can be applied to real life, interactive activities such as these help students develop a better understanding of the content they are learning.
Rated On: February 28, 2015 12:43 am
Rated By: Hannah Poore
 
     
     
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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: March 1, 2015 9:44 pm
Rated By: Maureen Esalomi
 
     
     
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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 always had this problem throughout school and I think that relating the content in a way that students will find important can really make a difference.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 10:59 pm
Rated By: Rachel Antis
 
     
     
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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: Excellent suggestion!
Rated On: March 2, 2015 12:06 am
Rated By: Tana Bill
 
     
     
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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: Sounds like a good suggestion, hands on activities
Rated On: March 2, 2015 3:02 am
Rated By: meMeRa
 
     
     
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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. I would try to have students investigate how this can be used in real life.
Rated On: October 2, 2015 2:24 am
Rated By: zemyRy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Very good.
Rated On: February 25, 2016 9:21 pm
Rated By: Marjorie Nichols
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I would do the same. Using projects to relate schoolwork to the "real world" is important to answer the question.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:51 am
Rated By: Jessica J.
 
     
     
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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 an effective solution since it addresses the problem directly.
Rated On: October 12, 2018 10:11 pm
Rated By: byRyLe