Teachers can probably best help students overcome debilitating anxiety in the classroom by:
a. Downplaying the importance of education; putting less emphasis on working hard and more emphasis on relaxing and having fun
b. Allowing them to work at whatever subjects they like best until they feel ready to tackle other, potentially more difficult subjects
c. Helping them discover that they can succeed with effort and that mistakes can be corrected
d. Reminding them how important it is that they demonstrate mastery of the school district's instructional objectives for the year
Question 2
Three of the following strategies should facilitate students' transition to middle school or junior high. Which one is not likely to do so?
a. Divide a school of 500 students into several smaller groups in which all students have the same teachers, some of the same classes, and numerous opportunities to get to know one another.
b. Schedule one-on-one meetings with each student to find out what his or her interests, needs, and concerns might be.
c. Provide a rough outline that students can use when they take notes in class.
d. Remind students that learning to compete with peers will be important for success in the adult world.
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