It was the day of new seating arrangements. Based on test scores from Tuesday - Jackie divided the class into three groups - passing(6), can pass but not there yet(6), need a lot of work(10). she did this, she said to make sure that she can give some undivided attention to the third group.
This is to continue for as long as it takes for them to change their work style. The first group looked pleased, the second was fidgety, the third mostly passive. They worked on taking the test as groups, working through their wrong answers, comparing what they got correct and sharing that with the group as a whole.
I worry that the second group may slide further down instead of rising up? The third appear to be split down the middle into those that know and are willing to engage when called upon in this new situation where they are under a magnifying glass and those are just not willing to take any visible effort.
Spots that glow:
* Thats why you are in this middle group - because you don't want to learn new things. You only want to coast in your comfort zone. You are not willing to put in the effort needed to be in the passing group, but you aren't in the last group becasue you are using what you have.
* No they are not the smartest. They are the best prepared. They don't pass everything they do - they just never stop trying. They are always asking for help. They turn up for office hours. This group has near perfect homework submission rates. That's what will help them succeed in the course.
