Student Narratives we Hear... by Aris Winger https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars What do we hear about our students? en-us 2024-03-04 07:03:30 UTC 2024-03-04 23:17:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193100 They’re lazy.

They don’t care.

]]> 2024-03-04 23:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193100 "I dont get it " https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193139 2024-03-04 23:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193139 they are just addicted to their phones. i can't compete with their phones https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193247 2024-03-04 23:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193247 Guilty https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193303 2024-03-04 23:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193303 Guilty! https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193559 2024-03-04 23:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193559 They lack motivation https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193560 2024-03-04 23:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193560 They don't know how to work. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193570 2024-03-04 23:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193570 Avoidance https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193676 2024-03-04 23:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193676 They would get it if it was posted on Tik Tok https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193709 2024-03-04 23:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193709 they don't care about working hard to learn stuff https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193721 ....But they also don't always have a sense of purpose and belonging

]]> 2024-03-04 23:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193721 they are not trying https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193726 2024-03-04 23:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193726 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193742 They're apathetic


]]> 2024-03-04 23:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193742 "Their parents just enable them." https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193751 2024-03-04 23:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193751 Their parents don't care about their education so they don't care. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193756 2024-03-04 23:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193756 I think that it isn't about me but they feel safe lashing out at me https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193772 2024-03-04 23:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193772 Rude to adults https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193787 2024-03-04 23:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193787 they are passive https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193869 2024-03-04 23:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193869 those kids will never get it https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193872 2024-03-04 23:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193872 They have no work ethic https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193877 2024-03-04 23:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193877 They just can't do it. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193889 2024-03-04 23:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193889 Teachers complain that the students "aren't trying" or don't do their homework https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193932 2024-03-04 23:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193932 They're a little bit much... https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193960 Teenager drama

]]> 2024-03-04 23:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193960 Just tell me the answer https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193977 2024-03-04 23:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193977 They don't remember ANYTHING https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193979 2024-03-04 23:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193979 lack motivation https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193980 2024-03-04 23:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905193980 elenaphillips https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194027 No grit]]> 2024-03-04 23:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194027 They're not good at studying https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194150 2024-03-04 23:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194150 Students don't care https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194172 2024-03-04 23:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194172 They are lazy https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194189 2024-03-04 23:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194189 They just don't pay attention. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194192 2024-03-04 23:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194192 If only they would apply themselves! https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194210 2024-03-04 23:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194210 They are going through something https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194221 But they HAVE learn how to still treat others with respect. I will still hold them to standards.

]]> 2024-03-04 23:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194221 What is happening to them that makes them think it is acceptable to treat anyone this way? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194311 2024-03-04 23:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194311 I don't need math https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194328 2024-03-04 23:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194328 They don’t study or do homework https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194338 2024-03-04 23:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194338 Have a difficult time not taking it personally but look beyond at other factors in life....is this lesson the most important thing going on in life for them right now? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194347 2024-03-04 23:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194347 If they did sl bad in their last course there is no way they will do well in mine. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194361 2024-03-04 23:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194361 They aren't going to understand anyway, lets move on. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194362 2024-03-04 23:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194362 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194371 They don't study


]]> 2024-03-04 23:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194371 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194408 They are impatient

]]> 2024-03-04 23:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194408 "I just don't get it." Not open to help. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194412 2024-03-04 23:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194412 They just don't care. Only concerned about social aspect of school. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194458 2024-03-04 23:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194458 Yup https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194460 2024-03-04 23:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194460 Home https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194485 They don't value education at home.

]]> 2024-03-04 23:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194485 Students lack confidence in themselves and in their ability to be mathematical thinkers (which they are!) https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194516 2024-03-04 23:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194516 It's so frustrating to teach. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194608 I love the classroom itself, most of the time, but there are a thousand other tasks to handle.

]]> 2024-03-04 23:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194608 Their home background means that they will never care about school https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194643 2024-03-04 23:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194643 COVID screwed it all up https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194654 2024-03-04 23:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194654 They couldn't care less. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194681 2024-03-04 23:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194681 Capitalism sucks https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194699 2024-03-04 23:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194699 What really IS the purpose of school? What are we actually DOING? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194700 With the advent of AI, and the world at their fingertips, what do these students actually NEED for their future?

]]> 2024-03-04 23:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194700 Attention span and focus is soooo low. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194703 2024-03-04 23:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194703 lazy... https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194711 2024-03-04 23:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194711 sometimes it feels easier to blame a coworker or my principal https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194775 2024-03-04 23:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194775 Students DO NOT Learn!! https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194829 2024-03-04 23:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194829 They are soft. No grit. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194853 2024-03-04 23:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194853 Students can be better they can fix their choices. I don't lose faith in them. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194893 2024-03-04 23:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194893 They have never experienced real consequences https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194923 2024-03-04 23:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194923 They are middle schoolers https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194933 2024-03-04 23:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194933 I’m not the one https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194965 2024-03-04 23:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194965 Are they on something right now? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194969 2024-03-04 23:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905194969 They don't care https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195002 2024-03-04 23:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195002 STUDENTS DO NOT LOVE MATH :( https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195005 2024-03-04 23:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195005 It can affect how we help them - if we see it as "their problem" instead of "our problem" https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195071 2024-03-04 23:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195071 Noone ever holds them accountable https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195074 2024-03-04 23:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195074 When I talk with them individually (rather than in front of their peers) they usually apologize https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195123 2024-03-04 23:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195123 students aren't happy in school and neither am i https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195135 2024-03-04 23:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195135 Behavior is communication https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195169 I just need to leave my ego at the door and figure out what they're trying to tell me

]]> 2024-03-04 23:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195169 They have something else going on in their lives. They need connection. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195217 2024-03-04 23:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195217 The best defense is a good offense. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195222 2024-03-04 23:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195222 They are probably not being respected at home. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195250 2024-03-04 23:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195250 They never listen. I JUST went over that. What didn't they hear? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195383 2024-03-04 23:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195383 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195425 You're ruining any potential to foster a trusting relationship.


]]> 2024-03-04 23:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195425 Their previous experience did not work for them https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195469 2024-03-04 23:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195469 They don't see the relevance for their futures https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195478 2024-03-04 23:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195478 THey don't care https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195498 2024-03-04 23:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195498 Math-phobia, hesitant to try https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195551 2024-03-04 23:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195551 I can help them when they are in school but I have no control over if they study (or do homework) at home. It's a struggle to teach them to be independent at home. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195572 2024-03-04 23:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195572 They do not listen https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195590 2024-03-04 23:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195590 Closed mindset. Fixed mindset. Lack of growth mindset. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195602 2024-03-04 23:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195602 frustration https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195693 2024-03-04 23:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195693 Basic Needs https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195702 Their basic needs might not be met or might be imbalanced. They are tired, hungry, hormones are imbalanced.

]]> 2024-03-04 23:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195702 We don't try to help them understand or make the lesson/skills relevant, fun, interesting. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195748 2024-03-04 23:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195748 They do not retain information. Not truly learning. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195909 2024-03-04 23:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195909 It makes it harder to teach https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195934 2024-03-04 23:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195934 How do we make them care? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195937 I feel like kids today (elementary) are SO consumed with media and instant gratification. A lot of them lack parent engagement at home, they don't play, socially, anymore. They give minimal effort.

]]> 2024-03-04 23:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905195937 When you're coworker thinks the students will never get it or try. So you have to go on your own. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196186 2024-03-04 23:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196186 Behavior impacts learning and the learning environment so much. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196403 2024-03-04 23:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196403 Math is NOT culturally neutral https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196704 2024-03-04 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196704 Math is not neutral https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196754 2024-03-04 23:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196754 Figuring out how to work through it in the moment, in order to move forward in a respectful way on both sides so it doesn't happen again in the future. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196890 2024-03-04 23:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196890 They are uncomfortable because I try to get everyone to speak and they cannot hide in my class or they are adverse to order. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196905 2024-03-04 23:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905196905 Students transfer their feelings of struggle with math to every math class/teacher https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905198145 2024-03-04 23:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905198145 It may take unique strategies to reach the current generation of students. What worked before may need to be revamped. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905199111 2024-03-04 23:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/riy6yr3xzwyxnars/wish/2905199111