The afternoon class has too many needy students who cannot work well independently. This was true even before we added four more low-level students this week. The classroom was absolutely quiet when we were working together on a lesson on equivalents for fractions, decimals, and percents. They were busy drawing their 10 by 10 grids, coloring in squares, and recording equivalents.
I think I can handle things better by teaching more as a group--even if it is not perfect for everyone. I can let the better students work on the computers or on their own and then switch and have the lower level ones work on computers while I help the better students. There still will be some activities for everyone I hope.
There was far too much chatter today. The new students are loud and talkative and need to be taught how to work in an adult setting. I am exhausted, but not discouraged. It's a challenge! At least I feel that way today!
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