A teacher notices that some students are afraid to participate in mathematics…
2026
A teacher notices that some students are afraid to participate in mathematics class. Which objective should the teacher prioritize to address this issue?
Answer: B. Building students’ confidence — ConceptAffective objectives concern learners’ attitudes, confidence, motivation, and willingness to participate. They remove emotional barriers so that…
- A.
Focusing only on tests
- B.
Building students’ confidence
- C.
Ignoring the issue
- D.
Assigning extra homework
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Correct answer: B
Concept
Affective objectives concern learners’ attitudes, confidence, motivation, and willingness to participate. They remove emotional barriers so that learners can engage with the subject.
When fear suppresses participation, the immediate teaching objective should target the emotional barrier before increasing assessment or workload.
Application
The observed problem is fear of participating, so the objective must strengthen students’ confidence and create a safer basis for engagement in mathematics.
Contrast
Focusing only on tests emphasizes measurement of performance; it does not target the fear that is limiting participation.
Ignoring the issue leaves the emotional barrier and the participation pattern unchanged.
Assigning extra homework adds practice outside class but does not directly address fear during classroom participation.
Result
Therefore, the teacher should focus on building students’ confidence.