Musings: Students must be focused and in top form to be successful on tests like the ACT.
How do we step up the pacing in the classroom? I have tried to force students to work at a certain level by expecting a certain amount of work and refusing to slow down. A few students have stepped up but most are falling behind and have failing grades (especially in my 3rd block class).
The next step begins tomorrow......3rd block will no longer be allowed to eat, drink, have head phones or earbuds and they must stay in their seats. These sanctions will remain in place until a minimum of 75% of the class are passing.
Students constantly say "I have to have my music to focus". They have said this so much that I feel they have convinced themselves that this is true. IT IS NOT TRUE. It distracts them and they do not focus and work at their best.
More to follow on the results.
I appreciate that you maintain a pace. If we constantly wait for some students to start working, no one will get anywhere. Thanks for setting a good example of keeping on.
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