Sarah, 12 years old wrote:
At school I’m very quiet and on my report card it says I need to participate more but I’m scared that if I answer a question and get it wrong everyone will laugh. Can you give me ideas for how to speak up a little more in class? Thanks
There’s nothing wrong with being wrong! You’re in school to learn… if you knew all the answers already you wouldn’t be there, right? If you’re not sure of how to find the answer don’t wait for the teacher to call on you — raise your hand and ask for more explanation! That way you’re participating AND learning more. Awesome!
What ways do you participate in class, FPgirls? Any ideas as to how to participate more? Share your participation tips in a comment!
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Well it’s important that you have friend that will laugh with you not at you. If you have true friends, they might giggle a little. But if you make it clear that you don’t like that they’re laughing they’ll stop. Plus true friends will know that you’re NOT dumb.
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well me too. I’m afraid to speak up in class but I got every answer right !!! It really makes me angry that I didn’t speak up and I didn’t give my answers !!! But my friends always shout at me to speak and participate but I just can’t ….
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Don’t be afraid when I was in math class I got a answer wrong no one laughed and if they did so what that’s there problem
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I think you should just speak up. Don’t be shy. One time I accidently answered 12+12 to 0. I forgot we were doing addition, not subtraction. Everyone laughed at me, but I wasn’t scared. I still believe I’m a good person the way I am. if it’s a mistake everyone can laugh but you know it was a mistake and keep answering. Think about it and be yourself.
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OMG!!! I USED TO HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. girl, i understand your school life. I USED TO BE A GIRL LIKE THAT. my tips: 1. hang with positive people 2. participate, SLOWLY, with your best subject 3. find good/ positive in your self. it helps. good luck girl. everybody, wish me luck tomorrow, i have a HUGE science test! sooo scared. bye.
i get scared if people will think 3
just do it. you will get the hang of it. its for your own sake. DO IT!
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OK, so, I’m really being a hypocrite for saying this, because I do the exact same thing, but don’t be afraid. Other people feel the same way and the fact of the matter is that even if they do laugh at you, what’s it matter what they think? I don’t really so much get upset if people laugh, it’s just that I hate doing badly because I try really hard and I’m not trying to brag, but I’ve been a straight A student all school year, so I’m used to making good grades.
hi Sarah, I’m pretty sure a lot of girls have been what you are feeling right now,and I know it’s hard. but it is very unlikely they will laugh at you! and if they do,so what!! I bet you’re awesome and cool just the way you are!! if you really wish to be a good speaker, just build up your self confidence and tell yourself YOU CAN DO IT!!;) and remember God loves you
be a bit more confident and if they do laugh don’t listen to them and it’s ur learning and don’t let them interfere in it and try ur best and ur there to learn!!!!
I totes understand.if your wrong, it least you participated. People will not laugh at you.1 time I was wrong and nobody laughed at me. Hope no one laughs at you if your wrong.
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all you got to do is raise that hand and say what you think you never no the teacher might not even call on you if the teacher dose say your answer with courage and then if you get it right nice job if you get it wrong listen to see how to fix your answer so next time it pops up you will get it right if you get it wrong and people laugh at you ignore and just keep listening to the teacher so you no how to fix it. Sorry it was so long just like to help:):):):)
You are exactly like me! I always get nervous when the teacher calls on me. But I’ve learned that even though if you get a question wrong you remember it, other people don’t really think about it too much afterward.
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I am one of the good students… But here is some advise:
-If you know the answer, don’t be afraid to stick your hand up! (just don’t yell, “Me, me!”)
-Be confident and if you are nervous, discuss with your teacher how you can improve!
-Even if you get the question wrong, unless it is a completely stupid answer (don’t be afraid, it is only stupid if you want it to be silly), you shouldn’t hold back from a chance to show what you know!
I hope this helped a lot!
-willsy2014
Don’t be afraid! If u don’t speak up in class the teacher won’t be able to answer ur question and this could result in a bad grade. No one will laugh if u get the answer wrong.
Don’t be afraid to speak up if people do laugh then they are the ones who are wrong
I think you should try raising your hand at least twice a day. You might get the answer wrong but then you will see that kids don’t laugh at you.#hopethathelped. I have a question, my teacher never calls on me and when he does I always get the answer wrong. I want him to call on me for the answers I know. I know that he knows that I am smart. Does he not like me?#pleasehelp!
if you do get laughed at hold your head high, say to yourself “it was just one thing its no biggy,
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Don’t be scared to answer a question! If you get it wrong, no one will laugh at you! No one in my class laughs at me when I get a question wrong, and trust me, some of them can be pretty mean sometimes.
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do not be afraid to answer a question because one time I raised my Hand in class and I got it wrong and no one laughed at me so I am sure they will not laugh at you. Hope that helped.
if you are pretty sure you got it say it aloud.if you get it wrong everyone makes mistakes!
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I feel the same way if I think I know the answer I raise my hand and I get it wrong I feel so embarrassed also I never get picked on
I feel the same way… But you need to realize that other kids feel the same way you do. There ARE other kids in that class that are afraid to participate, too (Get the wrong answer). It’s OK. We go to school to learn and a teacher’s way of knowing that you understand is calling on you . That way they can make sure you understand and are paying attention. Kids won’t laugh. If someone says anything, you can choose to ignore it and not take it personally, or you can. Remember, there is at least one other kid that feels the same way. This may seem silly but a good way to practice is in front of the mirror of with stuffed animals! Or, in the morning, you can get up, and set a small, personal goal. That can be whatever you like, but make it just a tiny bit out of your comfort zone. For example, at the start you can tell yourself, “Ok, Today I am going to raise my hand and get called on twice.” Something like that and soon enough, you will get the hang of it!
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don’t be afraid to answer a question! even if you get it wrong. if the kids laugh then your teacher will probably do something about it. i used to be afraid to speak up and now that i do lots of people like me and want to hang out with me. even BOYS!!! You just have to try it.
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I would say just go for it. It you mess up you mess up, I mean at least you tired. just believe more in yourself.
I get like that too!
You shouldn’t care if they laugh at you! Tell yourself you are being a scholar for raising your hand and participating .
I panic if my teacher calls on me
Dont be scared if you get it wrong you get it wrong no biggy You learn from your mistake and move on
Like FP Danielle said, don’t be afraid to get the answer wrong. Just raise your hand and say what you think the answer is. If you get it wrong, who cares!
I’m like that too….i need to change it!!
I get scared if people Will think that my question is that