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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My problem with the teacher's comment is that it is borderline sarcastic.  She/he is basically saying "you can't possibly be proud of this".

I'm also a high school teacher and would never in a million years write that on the work of a young-ish student - actually, not for any student.

I would speak quietly and calmly to the teacher about this.  I think you are right that they were having a bad day.  Tell the teacher you want to work with him/her to improve your kid's performance.[/quote]

+1 -- I agree with this assessment and advice.   I taught 5th grade and currently tutor MS students, and while it's important that students in upper ES grades and MS take pride in their work, I would not write a note like this -- it's shaming.  Instead, I might have written something along the lines of "This was messy and hard to read.  I know you can work more carefully."  If I noted a consistent problem, I would talk with the parent about strategies for addressing it.

FWIW, I have 3 children of my own who are now in college and HS.  Of the many, many teachers my children have had, I can remember only 2 who took such a sarcastic and demeaning approach.  They were also the least effective teachers.  The most effective were those who set high standards, but gave their students the confidence and tools to meet those standards.   [/quote]

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