tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374836660007193650.post2663821027026853454..comments2023-10-19T11:47:52.056-04:00Comments on Foussinating: Being Less Helpful.KFousshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04493982153040173831noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374836660007193650.post-40222042136882590842012-08-11T18:44:34.887-04:002012-08-11T18:44:34.887-04:00I love the steps you give them to guide them throu...I love the steps you give them to guide them through figuring it out on their own! Thanks!jes8284http://www.blogger.com/profile/04492694849023177157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374836660007193650.post-58421843456353071532012-03-09T19:17:21.167-05:002012-03-09T19:17:21.167-05:00I tend to be less helpful (most students adapt qui...I tend to be less helpful (most students adapt quickly, but many parents grumble!), especially when we are learning/developing a new concept. If they figure our out on their own terms, they understand & remember better.Mrs. Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07353882451188434253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374836660007193650.post-6116941225676274822012-03-09T12:30:25.277-05:002012-03-09T12:30:25.277-05:00It really is tough for them, though. I never have...It really is tough for them, though. I never have given much help. I an somewhat infamous among students for my "maybe," "what do you think," and "sometimes" responses. They want math especially to be black and white with yes or no answers. Mine don't usually seem to get over it throughout the year. I hope yours are more adaptable!CalcDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14039458440867020542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374836660007193650.post-47813963576386897092012-03-09T12:24:46.161-05:002012-03-09T12:24:46.161-05:00I did this with a group of 6th graders a few years...I did this with a group of 6th graders a few years ago and it took time, but it worked. I was getting the impression that mine were asking questions in order to get out of actually starting their work. When they had to ask their peers for help, they preferred figuring it out themselves. Go figure! Anyway, good luck and hang in there!capohankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868389911546504303noreply@blogger.com