A year 7 arrives early in my classroom. She is quiet and shy, so I take the opportunity to talk to her.
Me: You're getting on really well in maths at the moment. Are you feeling ok about the test?
Year 7: Yeah, I've done lots of revision. I'm a lot better at maths now than I was in primary school.
Me: Oh? How come? You're pretty good at maths!
Year 7: I didn't really like it at all in primary school, but it's better now, and I find it much easier.
Me: Why's that, then?
Year 7: Well, my last teacher was a maths specialist and she always said it was really important and she was really serious. She wasn't enthusiastic like you - you're always excited. And we didn't get to play any games.
Me: You're getting on really well in maths at the moment. Are you feeling ok about the test?
Year 7: Yeah, I've done lots of revision. I'm a lot better at maths now than I was in primary school.
Me: Oh? How come? You're pretty good at maths!
Year 7: I didn't really like it at all in primary school, but it's better now, and I find it much easier.
Me: Why's that, then?
Year 7: Well, my last teacher was a maths specialist and she always said it was really important and she was really serious. She wasn't enthusiastic like you - you're always excited. And we didn't get to play any games.
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