answers question if they ask any

I used to be like that, too. That is, until I started noticing how my lack of participation often decreased my grade (I’m talking about at the college level, where many of my professors counted participation as a big chunk of the overall grade).

If you know the answer to something, you should share it with the class. The hardest part is raising your hand and answering that first question. Once you get over that, it’ll get easier and easier each time. I know that by the end of the semester, especially when everyone is familiar and comfortable with each other, I become a chatterbox and participate regularly.

Don’t be discouraged if you get something wrong or if the teacher or a fellow student disagrees with you. If it spurs healthy dialogue, then you’ve made a contribution.

I used to be really quiet, too. I thought it all had to do with low self-esteem but learned after a long while that being so consumed with my own stuff left me with nothing much to say to others. I realized that very often I wasn’t even able to be emphatic with my friends because I was overly concerned about what was going on with me. So, try to really listen, see things from others perspective, and in class speak up cause your knowledge and opinion could help others. As Shakespeare wrote “All the world’s a stage” and you have a part to play in it, so don’t let us down. OK

Depending on the class your talking about, for instance if it is history class, and you have strong opinions about the topic being discussed, then raise your hand, state your opinion and possibly start an entire classroom conversation. Mabye your really shy around people? if thats the case, all i can say is try not to be. Find it within yourself to speak up about ANYTHING you want, might help you so your not so shy. I’m a very shy person as well, around people i don’t know that is so…hope this helps.

Peace

There’s really no problems being quiet. Not everyone has to be loud and everything. But, if you really want to change, start by asking questions. Even stupid ones or ones you already know the answer, to double check.

all your teacher is doing is making sure your ok. because a big side effect of home problems is your really quiet and you try not to start conversation with anyone and you dont ask questions in class even if you dont understand i would say if you are having problems at home say something to him/her and let your teacher know you are having home problems so then the teacher can give you more 1 on 1 help with it and possibly even talk to you and help you resolve whats going on at home i know teachers mostly dont seem like they care but they do and if ypour not having problems just try to ask more questions even if you just dont understand it a little tiny bit.

You share the same problems as me, I can do work well but when it comes to class discussion or asking questions I am shy and would jsut stay quiet and do things myself.

What can you do?

Build up confidence and impressing the teacher.

She says you are good means you know your work well.

You just need to show it to the rest of your classmates and teacher that you are a bright kid.

Oh Hun I know how you feel I had The same problem! I did this 9-11th grade. but my senior year I started to try. thats all you gotta do.let me ask u this: do u ever spend your whole class time trying to think of something to ask or to comment on, just so people know your sill alive in the class?… well try this comment on someones shoes or hair-due or ask a queston you already know but thinks someone eles might not know… say anything nice… people like to be talked about and most of the time they will just start talking by telling you where they got the shoes or how they got there hair to do that kinda style… but don’t give up on the 1st time just keep trying. and it will help you talk more open to people.

Always Lisa!

answer questions that the teacher askes and be loud and clear. Speak loudly in front of class if teacher tells you to do so.

Ask questions, participate in discussions, and volunteer to answer or solve questions on the board.

sometimes thats just your personality! I have a friend who is really quiet but we are such good friends she opens up to me… try to get really close with someone and then you will with everyone else… it worked for her