Question

Why sst is worst subject?

Answer 1

Answer:

A survey of 6th and 12th grade students in a Midwest

school district reveals largely indifferent or negative attitudes

toward social studies subjects. Forty-six students responded to

questions which asked them to name the most important, favorite, and

least favorite subjects and to recall what was interesting and

uninteresting in former social studies classes. English, mathematics,

and reading ranked ahead of social studies as most important; the

majority of students based their decisions on skills needed for

future careers. Seventeen percent chose social studies as the most

important subject. Social studies ranked neither high nor low as a

favorite or least favorite subject. Student comments indicate that it

is not perceived as a particularly enjoyable subject and is not

considered especially difficult. Elementary students enjoyed history

and cultural studies while senior high students favored psychology,

sociology, and anthropology. Many students found social studies

content boring, citing that the information is too far removed from

their experience, too detailed, or too repetitious. These reasons

suggest the need to strive for greater variety in instruction and

provide more opportunities for student success.

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