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by LynfromNM on February 17th, 2009
Either:
1)They do not understand the material being graded; OR
2)They do not care about the material being graded.
There can be many and overlapping causes for either answer, including, but not limited to:
-poor teaching
-illness
-disability
-unsupportive home environment
-homelessness
-material isn't taught in the student's language
-student is bored
-student doesn't think academics are important
-student has much more serious/critical problems such as family illness, bullying, teen pregnancy
-student is lazy
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ok so what's wrong with this answer? It's easily the most thorough given to this point.
by LynfromNM on February 17th, 2009
Gotcher back, there, Lyn. That was a great answer. It can only be 1 or 2 or both. And, if it's 2, it's back to 1 anyhow. In my oppinion it comes back to the teacher 99 44/100 percent! All of your reasons are sound but a really caring teacher could overcome most if not all of them. Great answer!
by Bull wears a COAT of many colours on February 17th, 2009
sniff sniff, thank you Bull! I was hurt that all my effort got me was a -1 with no explanation. And I agree with your analysis.
by LynfromNM on February 17th, 2009
What are friends for if not to watch your back.
by Bull wears a COAT of many colours on February 17th, 2009