tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826989222677624700.post2473727564876456968..comments2008-12-28T16:48:50.837-05:00Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11612193022815421409noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826989222677624700.post-13608819598130237822008-12-28T16:48:00.000-05:002008-12-28T16:48:00.000-05:00We did use a bit of bribing with our kids and multiplication. It worked for a lot of them. They kicked it up a level and over half our class has passed timed tests through their 11s. This is good news for me - as we are moving into fractions soon...<BR/><BR/>I just have to figure out a better way to get them into Reading. Good news though, we'll soon be reading books!!! REAL BOOKS! <BR/><BR/>CaliforniaTeacher - I'd like to invite those people to come teach in my shoes... It is more than just the Teacher... It takes the student, the parents, the administration... and a properly functioning school. I'd like to think I have ALL the power... It's not just a teacher who decides if a child learns... Trust me, That is ALL I want, that is all I work towards.Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11612193022815421409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826989222677624700.post-75339035523638355592008-12-19T10:59:00.000-05:002008-12-19T10:59:00.000-05:00My heart breaks for you. Do you have five minutes a day to read aloud to them? Maybe Where the Red Fern Grows would catch just one student.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826989222677624700.post-10654310054878377432008-12-18T19:22:00.000-05:002008-12-18T19:22:00.000-05:00The title of your post caught my eye. A few days ago I had an interview with a school, whose philosophy is: It's All Up to the Teacher Whether Students Succeed or Not. Ahem. Isn't it possible to lead a student to the fountain of knowledge and have that very same student refuse to drink? Gee, I thought so. But maybe I'm wrong...CaliforniaTeacherGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765655907043136511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826989222677624700.post-50952903724801014872008-12-16T18:27:00.000-05:002008-12-16T18:27:00.000-05:00PS. When the tests are over, you can get back to reading for the love of reading. (I have complete faith in your ability to motivate in this area...without bells and whistles.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826989222677624700.post-76755977959529132872008-12-16T18:25:00.000-05:002008-12-16T18:25:00.000-05:00OK teacher. This comes from someone who knew you well as a student and is following your teaching career. Have you ever considered the &quot;bribe&quot; factor in your test prep and actual testing? I&#39;m talking about thinking of things your kids might really want. (You know what we did for secondary kids. Anyone who attains the desired level gets out of finals at the end of the year and out of school 2 days early. We could only think of two things HS kids really want: out of school and money. Money was out of the question.) You&#39;re lucky in that your perks might be small like food or lunch with the teacher. You&#39;re more creative than I am, so I am sure you can think of other things. Don&#39;t break your budget. Keep it in within your comfort level. Would it be possible for you &amp; the other teacher to go together and take them to a nearby restaurant--Mickey D&#39;s? You&#39;d have to get parent permission, but it sounds like your kids need something that sparks them to try. I hate bribing kids, but I have to tell you that it works. And this midwestern teacher would even float some money your way to cover expenses! You know how to hit me up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com