BOREDOM
It is important to be cautious when a child complains of boredom. Numerous surveys have concluded that nearly all students are bored in school part of the time. It is important to look at legitimate reasons for concern. When the programming is appropriate, students may still be bored due to the following reasons:
The class is not as exciting as a video game
Students would rather be socializing
The student does not like the group members
The student is not comfortable with the teacher
The student does not find the subject interesting
With that being said, the following causes of boredom may indicate that the programming is not appropriate:
Student already knows the review material
Student is able to learn at a quicker pace
Student has already mastered the material
Too much free time
Class time is focused on struggling learners