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It sounds like you feel stressed or tired about your grades. Can you tell me a little bit more about that?

Why do you feel like the adults in your life are putting pressure on you for As?

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What I hear you saying is that you feel like you are being misunderstood by your peers. That can be so difficult. Can you share an experience from this week or today that this happened?

Would you like to talk with someone at length about this? It could be me, your parent, our counselor, our GATES teacher, or maybe someone else?

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Can you be specific with me about what you find easy or boring? I can help you find a solution or provide an alternative that will be more challenging.

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What is something you feel like you miss out on while in GATES? I can set up a time for you and your GATES group to complete it when you come back.

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What parts of you do you think your friends not understand? Have you tried to tell them?

Would you be willing to have a conversation with the counselor and a couple of your friends? The counselor can help the conversation be beneficial for everyone.

Would you like to schedule a meeting with me or another teacher to talk about you and how you feel?

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How do you feel when you don't get a 100 or meet the goal you set? Do you feel like that is a good feeling or bad feeling?

Do you feel this pressure with grades? Do you feel like you have to be at the top, or do you want to be at the top?

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Have you ever told the teacher that you already know the material?

What are some things we could do to spice up this unit? I see you already understand, so what could we do to help our other classmates understand better?

"I have a student in my 3rd period who is struggling. Instead of doing this assignment, could you record yourself teaching it so I can show him?"

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Are there specific times when you would like to help your classmates and times when you would rather not?

Are there specific subjects or activities you like to help with and not help with?

Is there a reason why you do not enjoy helping someone during this time?

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Is there a may do list we can come up with that will allow you to dig deeper into the concept we are learning but allows you to demonstrate your learning in an interesting way?

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Would you feel comfortable telling the student to try it on their own? If not, can we come up with a way to ensure they are redirected to me so you do not feel overwhelmed?

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What is making you feel like you have to do extra work at school? Is there a specific way you would rather display your learning?

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I understand that you feel like you are missing out on activities others get to do while you are at GATES. Let's look at our lessons this week when you are at GATES. What is something that you would love to do and not miss? We can pull a small group and work on that activity so that you do not miss it.

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What are some of your favorite activities in GATES class?

What are some of your favorite activities in our class?

Is there an activity that you are familiar with that you would be willing to lead and share with our class?

If missing an activity in our class is unavoidable, what suggestions do you have for how we could navigate the process of you returning to class and being a part of the activity?

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What does success look like and sound like to you?

What do you think success looks like and sounds like to your teachers, parents, and friends?

Are there any similarities or differences between your view of success and others' views of success?

What else might be evidence of success?

What does growth or progress look like and sound like to you?

How is growth/progress connected to success?

In what ways have you shown growth/progress this year/month/week? How has that growth/progress contributed to your overall success so far?

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How does it make you feel when your classmates ask you for help?

Can you tell me more? Are there any specific factors that are contributing to you feeling ___________ when your classmates ask you for help?

How does it make you feel when your teacher asks you to help your classmates?

Can you tell me more? Are there any specific factors that are contributing to you feeling ___________ when your teacher asks you to help your classmates?

If you were interested in helping your classmates, what support would you need (question prompts, etc.) to feel successful?

If you were not interested in helping your classmates, what support would you need to be able to communicate this with your peers?

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When you reflect on the school work you have completed this week, what work did you find most meaningful? What made this work feel meaningful to you?

Why would you consider this work more meaningful than other work you may have completed in this class or another class?

What changes could be made to our classroom work that would allow you to demonstrate your depth of understanding of a skill or concept in a meaningful way?

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What do you think is the difference between the work you enjoy and the work that feels "extra"? How can we bring those two together?

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If other kids are asking you for help with the process, you can choose to help them, or choose not to. Do you feel comfortable saying no? What are some ways that we can tell a friend to work on their own, rather than depending on your help? If they are just asking you for the answer, refer them to the teacher.

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In what mode do you most prefer to show your mastery of a topic? Do you prefer a project? A paper? You might be able to arrange an alternate assessment with your teacher if you're feeling overwhelmed by tests.

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What is an activity that you enjoy doing? Would it be possible to apply what you've finished learning to that activity during the time you have leftover? Have you asked your teacher if you might be able to assist them during that time?

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What are you missing out on in my class? Would you like me to make a schedule for you so that you can tell me what things you really don't want to miss out on? I could try to reschedule those things around your time in here. Could you try this strategy with other teachers classes?

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What are some strategies we could use to discuss the pressure you are feeling? Can we set goals for ourselves and communicate our goals to others so that we feel heard? How do we set realistic goals for ourselves?

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I would rather us dig deeper and extend our learning rather than work ahead. What are some ways we could extend our learning without adding more work for you? What are some other activities that you would enjoy to do as a "fast finisher?"

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Would you like to brainstorm ways we can discuss this problem with the class? What is a system we can use as a class to ask our peers for help? How do we respectfully tell people that we are unwilling to help? 

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Would you like to brainstorm ways we can discuss this problem with the class? What is a system we can use as a class to ask our peers for help? How do we respectfully tell people that we are unwilling to help? 

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Kayla Beaman*

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What specifically are we learning that is too easy for you?
In what ways can we create a more challenging and engaging assignment for you?
What are you areas/topics that you are interested in that we can connect to the lessons being taught?

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When they ask you for help, are they simply asking for answers or for you to teach them?
Are there any subjects/lessons in which you would want to help teach your classmates?
If you do not want to teach/help your classmates, you can always refer them to me instead.

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What extra work do you feel you must complete?
Let's brainstorm ways in which you can showcase your understanding of the lesson at hand so you won't have to complete extra work.

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What activities do you feel you are missing out on in class when you're pulled for GT class?
Would you like to brainstorm with me ways in which you can still complete the activities you feel you have missed out on?

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Instead of working ahead, how can we apply what you just learned to real world situations?
Would you like to help me create a choice board of activities to continue and advance your learning.
What is something (related to the subject being taught) that you would like to learn about?

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How can we use the tests to help you learn more? Are there areas where you could grow?

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What are your goals for yourself? Are your goals realistic and challenging? Are you meeting those goals?

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Are you sharing all of your new learning with your friends? Have you shared how you are feeling with them?

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Could you refer them to me instead and I could help them when you feel overwhelmed?

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Instead of working ahead, how can we apply what we are learning to something that you are interested in such as hobbies or future career?

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What are some goals you can set for yourself and share with others as realistic and comfortable expectations?

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1. How do tests measure what you know and do not know?
2. How can we make the tests a better experience?

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1. What are some things that you are interested in that might connect to this topic?
2. How can we make this more challenging for you?

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1. Why do you feel like you have extra work to do?
2. Do you feel like this is asking too much of you?

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1. Instead of helping, could you encourage them instead?
2. How does it make you feel when they ask you for help?

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1. Using this rubric, what are some goals you can make for yourself?
2. Look at this story. What do you think this student could work on?

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1. What are we currently learning that is too easy?
2. What could we do to make it more challenging?
3. Can technology be used?
4. Would this be something you could teach the class?

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What do you feel is the best or most accurate way to "show what you know" with a given content? When do you think it is appropriate to take tests, and when do you think it might be better (but still as meaningful) to do something different?

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What is it that you are showing or offering to others about yourself? Are you getting to know them well? Is there a piece missing between what you want them to know about you versus what you are willing to say or show about yourself OR between what you think about others and who they really are? Perhaps we can work on building meaningful connections, being vulnerable, and communicating our thoughts.

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If you could research, look into, or work to solve any kind of problem, what would it be? Do you feel like you would benefit or enjoy having time to learn and practice something of your choosing with me as your guide, or is does that kind of free reign give you anxiety?

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What is it or are the things you feel like you're missing out on? How can we structure this so that you can still get the enrichment from GT class, instruction, and collaboration while still be able to pursue other interests and participate in other activities?

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What are some realistic goals that you can set for yourself? How are you going to reach these goals?

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What interests do you have or extensions that you would like to learn about? What topic would you like to research further?

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What are some positive ways that you can tell other students that you are not comfortable with helping them?

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Let's think of some ways that you can express this concern with your GATES teacher. How can you communicate your frustrations with them in a positive way?

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What is another way you could show mastery of the content? What would help you during the mandatory standardized tests?

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What is your goal for your grades? Do you think that grades are important? Do you see something else as more valuable? If so, what? Let's come up with a plan.

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What is something you think is easy? What would make that more challenging for you?

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What is another way you can help your classmates? Is there a certain subject/area that you are comfortable helping with? If not, what are some things you would like to independently research once you have finished classwork?

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Would you help me create a choice board of different activities you are interested in and how we could dig deeper on this unit? If the unit does not allow work ahead time, let's choose a number of activities to complete from this choice board to extend your knowledge of the current material.

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Let's complete an "All About Me Activity" for each student to complete and share to the class. This way, you might be able to see other classmates who have similar interests, and they can learn more about you!

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How do you feel when other student's ask you for help?  If it is interrupting your work, it is ok to tell them to ask me for help. If you like helping other students, would you like to be involved in a volunteer tutoring program? That way you can choose when you want to help struggling students? If not, what other ideas do you have to communicate with your classmates that ask for too much help?

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Because you and this student have completed this task, would you like to research something you want to learn more about, or would you like to spend the time studying?

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Going to GATE's class may feel like extra work, but just as you go to GATE to have your learning needs met, your peers go to class to have their educational needs met. GATE is intended to help you flourish as a learner.

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Who of these people have specifically expressed that this is their expectation of you?
Could this be an expectations you have set upon yourself? Is this possibly an assumption that had been made?

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What exactly is too easy? What would you like to see in a perfect world for your learning? We all have room to grow and we want to make sure your needs are being met too!

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My son is in a different district and he goes to GATE one day per week off campus. He does not miss any new content but the teachers created "Marvelous Monday", so the students not leaving campus would feel "special" too. My son has felt many times that they are having more fun than him. I would love to see the daily activities presented to the class as a whole.

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What expectations do you have for yourself? You don't have to make an "A" on everything, but can you learn from it? Your grades aren't the only determination of you your success or learning, but if it is an extra stress find me for feedback.

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Take a look at our week at a glance and if the next day is a continuation then you may be able to work ahead, but a lot of the times there is a reason for the sequence of events. Could you think of a way to dig deeper in to the topic based on what our goals are for the week? Find information that relates to our goals and then we can see how it correlates to our lesson.

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Is it boring because it is too easy? What kind of activities do you find help you stay engaged and challenge you? Please keep in mind that every lesson will vary and that it may not be possible to adjust every lesson.

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Are you frustrated because they only want answers or because you are uncomfortable teaching how to get to the answer? If you are not able to help, please reach out to me so I can be sure to help them.

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How do you know that everyone expects these things from you? Have you talked to them? Have you set those expectations for yourself? What can I do to help limit some of your stress?

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I know that sometimes you like to help the other students. However, please remember that it's ok to let them know that you can not help them right now.

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Let's look at the schedule today. This is what we will be doing while you are in GATES. Would you like to meet with me after to discuss this or are you ok with missing that?

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What are your three favorite ways of learning? Can you help me create a rubric that allows you to be more creative with your assignments?

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What type of work are you doing during your GT class? Would you like to have more time during the day at school to study?

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What do you want your classmates to know about you? Would you be interested in a social circle in the morning to share things about yourselff and listen to your peers share? Think about how much you couldlearnd about your classmates in one social ccirclesession.

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I am so sorry there are so many tests. Do you enjoy any of the tests? Would a break after the test help? Think about how great you will be with testing. What is the test you have taken already?

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I am so sorry you are frustrated with some of your peers.  What if you think of this as 'helping' the teacher and your classmates.  Can we find a balance for you to finish your work before anyone can ask you for any help? Does that sound fair?

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That sounds like a lot of pressure! What do you think we can do to alleviate some of the stress? Have you told your parents how you feel? Do you think your teachers would see you differently if you lightened your load?

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I hate that you feel this way. School should be fun and a opportunity to learn for everyone. Do you feel this way about all subjects or something in particular? Let's see how we can implement student choice into the completion of your assignments.

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That does sound frustrating. It seems you enjoy being my co-teacher sometimes, but you also have your own work to do. What can we do to help you find the balance?

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I understand that concern. Know that we will never leave you behind or do an activity that can't be replicated for you later. GATE is a fun and exciting class designed just for you, and we will be here waiting when you return.

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I know exactly how you feel. would you feel better if we took frequent break during the test?

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I know exactly how you feel. would you feel better if we took frequent break during the test?

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Could you take this opportunity to "teach others". I know you would really enjoy seeing your classmates be successful

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Could you take this opportunity to "teach others". I know you would really enjoy seeing your classmates be successful

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I understand how you feel, Could you talk to the Gates teacher about how to make the work more interesting and not feel like "more work"

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I understand how you feel, Could you talk to the Gates teacher about how to make the work more interesting and not feel like "more work"

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I really dont want you to feel that way. What can we do to make you feel more comfortable about leaving for gates

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I really dont want you to feel that way. What can we do to make you feel more comfortable about leaving for gates

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What are some alternate ways you feel you could show your knowledge, progress or mastery of skills?

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Could you share with me what stuff you are referring to?  If you think it is boring, others might too.  Can you share with me a way that we could make it exciting?

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If you could help other students in our class, what is a subject area you think you would enjoy assisting others in?  Are there subject areas that you would prefer not to help others in?

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You will begin going to Gates soon.  That is exciting for you but I understand you might feel like you could miss out on learning in our classroom while you are there.  Let’s look at our classroom schedule together and find some times in our day where you feel confident leaving.  Then we can take those options to our Gates teacher and narrow down the perfect time.

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Why do you feel like you have to get perfect grades? Why do you feel like you have to achieve these high expectations? What would happen if you fail? Is that going to change how anyone sees you? Is that going to change how you see yourself?

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What are some things you want your classmates you know about you? Why are those things important to you? How can you show your classmates different aspects of who you are to help them better understand you?

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What do you enjoy about helping your classmates? What frustrates you about it? How does helping someone else benefit you? Why would it be important to help someone else?

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What is something that interests you that is related to what we are learning about? What is something you could do to show me what you have learned about that topic?

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How can you portray yourself to your classmates so they can see all of your different sides? What can you do to help your friends understand you?

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When you need help, do you ever go to your peers? How do you keep from becoming a nuisance to them when seeking assistance? How do you think your peers feel about asking for help from you after these considerations?

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If you had the opportunity, how would you enhance the assignment to make it more interesting and challenging for you?

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If you could create a wish list of things to do when you finish schoolwork to keep your occupied with things you love doing, what activities would your dream list include? (Once students give the list, create a list on an anchor chart and allow them to choose from it.)

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The grade at the top of your paper is just a small piece of information. Just like your favorite interest (sharks, art, dinosaurs, animals, etc.) has many, many bits of information to it, so does your schoolwork. You are more than your schoolwork. (I would also make a comparison to their favorite thing.) Would you give up on sharks just because you found out a little piece of information that you didn't exactly love? No, so don't give up on yourself!

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(post math module pre-test) Let's look at your pre-test together. There are a lot of concepts that you seem to have mastered before we started the module. Let's take a look at how we can challenge you during your guided math groups during this module. Perhaps we can build upon what you already know by looking at 2nd grade module lessons.

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How do you feel about helping your friends with things? If this is something that frustrates you, what are some things you could say to encourage them to be more independent? Which subjects, if any, are you comfortable supporting others?

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Missing class time may feel like you are missing out on something fun while you are gone. Can we look at our daily schedule together? I want to show you what we will be working on while you are gone. This way you'll feel confident knowing you are here for what you need.

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How could you show your progress to the teacher or our principal without taking a test? How would you show what you know, what you learned in class?

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How could you extend your learning without necessarily going ahead? How could you demonstrate what you learned using real life situations?

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Thinking about your work, what would be some ways to make it more interesting for you?