SparkLife posts by mr toche

Q: Do students ever object to learning your material for religious or moral reasons?

A: This has happened to me. And wow, is it ever unpleasant.

I've ...

Q: Do you get upset when students know things you don't?

A: Of course not.

I mean, of course students will know things I don't. For example, ...

Q: What do you do about the students who just don't care, or those who don't try at all?

A: Sophocles once wrote that "Heaven ne'er ...

If you haven't already, please go read parts one and two of this series.

When last we left our dashing young hero, he had seen his ...

Hopefully, you all read part one of this series. If you didn't, please do so now. Go on. I'll wait.

Everyone caught up? Good. Let's continue. ...

Q: What happens if I don't get into the college I want?

A: Application deadlines are at hand, and you might wonder what happens if you ...

Q: Do you ever make exceptions to rules, such as late work or cell phone policies?  And if so, when?

A: It's a truism that nothing ...

Q: Does it bother you when a student argues about a grade?

A: It depends.

Naturally, no one is perfect, and teachers make mistakes while grading. I've ...

Q: Are people naturally good or bad at math, or do some people just say that to excuse their laziness?

A: Everyone is naturally good at ...

Q: What do you think when you see a student falling asleep? Do you take it personally?

A: What? My classes are so scintillating no one ...