How do you effectively engage your most difficult students? Just looking for some advice - could really use it!

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I’ve tried to teach math using things they’re interested in. For example I would use numbers from YouTube algorithms or total views. I would use points doctored from video games they play. There are numbers in all those things.

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I try to meet them where they are and never fault them for their behavior. I approach them with curiosity and ask questions before making assumptions of their behavior

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Meet them where they are. Provide task that they can be successful then add on more responsibility gradually.

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I try to know them better by the things they like then speak to them with the same language in mind while maintaining space. Kind of making them feel that I am open and approachable and safe.

I break down my lessons even more. I'd pace it even slower and let them answer easy activities to let them know they can do it and encourage them to keep going.

I used to be the difficult student, that's why I never expected ending up to teach Math. I guess what worked for me was learning the beauty of Numbers, their constancy and accuracy. I guess it'll help if you humanize Math. Talk about it in terms used in daily life or engage with"pick a number" math magic tricks.

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