Emma is 13, she has talent for art and sport. It's easy for her to play a beautiful guitar tune with emotion, and no girls run faster than her in PE class.
However she struggles in Maths, a subject which she could never achieve grade B+. It's hard to say on which she should focus at this age, and Emma doesn't love Maths more, only wants to prove something in school.
What can we do? 13 is a special age period, and it's impossible to change the environment immediately, what are the better ways to help pupils be aware of their talents?
Using interest test may be a good way to let them know their talents. For example, Holland interst test.
Use humor in order to be interactive with your students. Laughing and smiling with your students is a bonding device that will help the communication go in both directions. Check out this PowerPoint:
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