Sometimes the H can be hyperfocus not hyperactive.” 5.
Considerably worse in females as the SNAP assessments are all geared for previous typical ADHD behaviours. Builds anxiety and creates internal pressures. Intermediate educator Maria Dawson puts some of the blame on “Undiagnosed ADD. Middle school teacher Riley Dueck observes that “Some students are more inclined to perfectionism/anxiety than others (see Enneagram Type 1 & Type 6).” When I reached out to my Twitter PLN for their theories about where this academic anxiety comes from, their answers were insightful.
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Other theories from my professional learning network Others describe this student as one on defense (stick to what is safe and I’ve proven I can do well) versus offense (try new things, take new risks, engage with difficult tasks when possible). Carol Dweck lays this out beautifully in Mindset. Instead of instilling invincible confidence, hearing a lifetime of “you’re so smart” can create a fear of slipping or risking the source of that sacred status. Some students have been called “smart” so many times in their lives that it becomes a part of their identity. Ta-da! The roadmap is drawn for a decade of anxiety. We hear this idea from students as early as fourth grade.Ĭollege admission depends on the 12th grade transcript, which depends on stellar high school achievement, which depends on acceptance to honors programs, which depends on strong middle school performance. Linked to parent pressures, this is the idea that success in one’s profession (and in life) depends on admission to the right college or university. Threats and rewards of various kinds may accompany these messages. One of the many messages: your future depends on shining achievement in school. Well-intentioned or not, it’s no secret that some parents push their children pretty hard.
The top-notch counselling team at my school could likely offer more insights, but my conversations with middle schoolers over the years lead me to the following theories: 1. How can our students possibly lose sleep over their academic performance? My theories about where most of this anxiety comes from In middle school - especially one without letter-grades or percentages - it’s almost inexplicable. For one, the quality of your life will not depend on which college you’re admitted to.īut with college around the corner, I can at least understand it. When high school juniors and seniors experience academic anxiety, I don’t like it, and I can make some strong cases against it. Absolutely none - I don’t care how well their learning is progressing. Here’s a bold proposition: no middle schooler should have to deal with academic anxiety. It’s so saddening, and it defies understanding. They struggle with intense anxiety around their academic achievement. These students project a lot of sunshine and roses, but a silent battle rages below the surface. They’re leaders in the room and absolute joys to teach. They’re compassionate supporters and encouragers of classmates. They are committed and determined learners. I know a couple of middle schoolers who regularly demonstrate high proficiency against learning standards in virtually every subject. Academic anxiety can persist even in standards-based grading environments We pursue proficiency together because we are all developing learners.
Instead, we’re saying that we are a learning community. We’re not interested in defining winners and losers. Instead, evidence of student learning is assessed against curricular standards using a 4-point proficiency scale like the one below.īy removing letter-grades and percentages from the picture, we’re also getting rid of rank-and-sort. Our assessment system features no percentages or letter-grades. And our families are invested and supportive. I’m a vice-principal in a small middle school of 220 students. Chill is a skill: don’t let academic anxiety steal the joy from your life.
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