Types of students

Quiet as a Mouse – These students are often shy and/or withdrawn. They only have a few friends and those friends are also typically quiet. They are never in trouble, but they rarely participate in classroom discussions. They avoid conflict and stay clear of drama. It can be extremely difficult for a teacher to gauge how well these students are learning.

Respectful – These students never has anything unpleasant to say. They are always on task and are typically well liked. They may not be the most popular students, but no one has anything unpleasant to say about them. They say please, thank you, and excuse me. They respond to people in authority with yes ma’am, no ma’am, yes sir, and no sir.

Smart Aleck- These students are extremely sarcastic, argumentative, and confrontational. They question or comment on everything that anyone including the teacher says. They are often sharp witted and are able to respond quickly to any situation. These students have a unique ability to get under a teacher’s skin and enjoy doing just that.

Socialite – A socialite would talk to a wall if they thought it would talk back. They always have something to say and find it difficult to go even a few minutes without talking. They love classroom discussions and are the first to raise their hands when the teacher asks a question. There is no limit to the topic. They are experts at everything and love to hear their own voice.

Unmotivated – An unmotivated student is typically labeled as lazy. They do not have the drive to succeed academically. They are just there because they have to be. In many cases, they do not have the necessary parental support at home to be successful. They frustrate teachers because many have tremendous potential, but refuse to complete or turn in assignments.

Unorganized – These students genuinely frustrate a teacher. They continuously forget to take homework or important notes home. Their locker or desk is chaotic. They often turn in crumpled papers due