Why Don’t Students Like School?

“Most of the problems we face are ones we’ve solved before, so we just do what we’ve done in the past” (5). I think this really highlights how shaping and patterns truly shape our minds throughout time. We see it as being able to solve problems quickly and usually effectively, but it can also be limiting because we aren’t raising any new ideas or solutions.

“People like to solve problems but not to work on unsolvable problems”(1). This shows that when people believe that the solution to a problem is attainable, they are more likely to be motivated to work at solving that problem. They are more likely to put in the effort that is needed when they know they can reach success.

“If school is always just a bit too difficult for a student, it should be no surprise that she doesn’t like school much” (1). This proves that difficulty affects motivation and attitude toward learning. If schoolwork is always too hard, students can feel frustrated, discouraged, and even incapable. Over time, this can make them dislike school, not because they don’t want to learn, but because they feel like they are constantly failing. It also shows the importance of finding the right level of challenge for kids. Students learn best when work is challenging but still achievable.