Understanding and Improving Attitudes Toward School

Alex always complains that school is boring and refuses to do his homework. What is the best advice you would give him?

• Keep skipping assignments; they don’t really matter.

• Try to find one subject you enjoy and start there.

• Tell the teacher the work is too easy.

• Avoid schoolwork and play video games instead.

According to the directions, what should students do with each scenario?

• Write a story about it

• Choose the best advice for each student

• Ignore the scenario

• Draw a picture about it

Why is it important to show respect by listening in class?

• It helps you avoid homework.

• You might learn something useful.

• It makes the class go faster.

• Teachers will ignore you.

What is a good strategy for Samantha, who says she's not smart and gives up before even trying?

• Stop doing work since it won’t change.

• Remind yourself that everyone learns at a different pace and ask for help.

• Copy someone else’s work.

• Tell the teacher school is too hard and you’re done trying.

What should Chris do if he finishes work quickly and then distracts others?

• Keep it up—it’s not your fault they’re slow.

• Offer to help others quietly or read a book.

• Start a game to make class fun.

• Pretend to help but just talk.

What is a positive action Emily can take if she hates school because none of her friends are there?

• Refuse to come until your friends are back.

• Try making new friends or joining a club.

• Only talk to people you already know.

• Sit alone and ignore everyone.

If Noah refuses to do assignments unless he thinks they’re “fun,” what should he do?

• Choose only the easy ones to complete.

• Learn to find purpose in all tasks—even if they aren’t exciting.

• Skip all writing assignments.

• Ask the teacher to only give you fun work.

What is a healthy way to deal with anxiety about tests?

• Ignore the anxiety.

• Talk to a teacher and practice calming strategies.

• Refuse to take tests.

• Complain to your friends.

If you finish your work early in class, what is a responsible thing to do?

• Distract others.

• Offer to help others or read quietly.

• Leave the classroom.

• Start talking loudly.

What is the benefit of finding purpose in all school tasks, even if they aren’t exciting?

• You will get bored.

• You will skip more assignments.

• You will develop a positive attitude and learn more.

• You will only do fun work.