<p>I have a question about participation in general. Of course, it is good to participate in class, but can someone ever go overboard? I mean, will your classmates get annoyed of you answering every single question that the teacher asks? If so, should you just ignore what other people think and participate? Do teachers have similar thoughts or will they admire your interest in their classes/learning the information/inquisitiveness? </p>
<p>Also, about a student's character overall... What kind of person do people generally like? For example, what will they think of a person who studies interminably? What kind of character should you strive to be? Kind, generous, not showing-off. If your wondering why I'm asking these questions, it's because I really want to have a good character that most people like. Of course I know that there will always be people who abhor you, but.. you know what I mean. Thanks.</p>
<p>In my Physics class, there was this kid who would answer every single question the teacher asked. I wanted to punch that cocky ******* in the face; and after an accidental after-class slip-up by the teacher, I learned he wanted to do the same!</p>
<p>If you're a nice guy and good friends with your classmates, I don't think they would mind you answering every question. Unless you are stuck up, your classmates won't have a problem with you. I know a smart kid in my class and everyone asks him questions when they have problems and he's always giving a helping hand. I don't think its really how smart you are that shapes your character.</p>
<p>Dude you have got to get a life if you're asking ppl here what type of "character" you should be. And if you're absolutely sure you're not being pretentious or any intention of showing off when you ask a question, then go for it</p>
<p>Balance is key. I know this person who always participates but when somebody else says something he doesnt agree with, he'll immediately jump on them and argue or say, 'thats a stupid answer'. I think he's just trying to speak his mind but he definitely goes overboard and finds a need to comment on every single thing.</p>
<p>Go ahead and participate but just make sure others get a chance to talk too.</p>
<p>It's only annoying if the teacher is calling on the same person when other people are willing to participate, or if the students "participates" without raising his/her hand.</p>
<p>Participation is usually considered as a good portion of our grade, so we have to meet a certain quota we set up for ourselves. For example, I personally only answer difficult questions (I won't lie -- I like to show off) or when no one else has an answer. If a day in class isn't like that, I'
d just raise my hand a few times and show my face.</p>
<p>Funny you should ask. Today, in biology, this kid who sits next to me started answering all of the teacher's questions out loud, even if he was wrong. It was like freaking Jeopardy.</p>
<p>Bottom line: There is a fine line. It's always good to participate, but don't act obnoxious.</p>
<p>Well, every class is different. For example, in Latin, my teacher knows I understand, and needs to get the people who DONT get it to answer. In some classes, you only raise your hand if you don't get it-so I very rarely ask. Others I raise my hand a LOT-especially a class like global- if the teacher asks continual questions as a way to review, get the class through chapters, etc. </p>
<p>I do get really annoyed when people answer a ton of questions (in a "concept" class, not a history/fact class) or tell a lot of stories just to delay the lesson. One girl, I literally counted, raised her hand to tell the teacher a story TWELVE times. That was annoying!</p>
<p>I think you should think of teachers as people-they aren't a block of robots who all think alike. One might be jealous of you, the other understanding.</p>
<p>I hate people who are very like show offy and brag even though they don't get the thing. Don't do that. Also know that sometimes you do have to showoff in order to like let everyone know that you're not dumb.</p>
<p>ok the thing you need to know is that if you answer EVERY question its annoying. If you answer a lot of questions it shouldn't be a problem (especially if there's participation points involved). Some people just get mad, but most are just mad for that moment and get over it real fast. Some people may classify you as "the smart kid" and when there's projects involved, they want ot be in your group. So it really depends on your personality and how much you answer the question.</p>
<p>Whatever your intentions, I think it's very easy to come off as a show-off when you answer every single question in class. You should always give other people a chance to speak, particularly people who don't speak as often as you do. They might be intimidated by your ability to answer all the teacher's questions. </p>
<p>And there's a difference in timing too. If you raise your hand immediately after every question, that gets a little obnoxious because it makes you seem eager to please. But if you wait a couple of seconds to give other people a chance, it's not so bad.</p>
<p>Teachers aren't blind. They can tell when a student participates to show off and when a student participates to really contribute to class discussion. And while it's a good thing that you're trying not to be obnoxious, don't overanalyze this.</p>
<p>if you answer every question, taking away opportunities for other people to answer questions..thats overboard. but if you are the only one who did the homework....youre classmates will likely appreciate your answering every question.</p>
<p>but classmates and teachers can get annoyed if you are obnoxious in your answers.</p>
<p>what i do is... i sit there obviously only half paying attention, but I'll catch most of what the teacher says, and when he asks a hard question, I'll answer it just to show that I'm somewhat paying attention. :) Then people amaze at my ability to talk with friends, pass notes, do other class's hw, and listen at the same time. :)</p>