Mr. Marquez seems morose at lunch. When you ask him why he's so down, he says, "Because after lunch, I have to teach about fractions, and I just hate teaching about fractions! They have to be the most boring subject ever invented.". Mr. Marquez would benefit from
a. maintaining a public face of enthusiasm and engagement, no matter the material, because a teacher is always supposed to be a cheerleader.
b. being careful that his own lack of enthusiasm for fractions doesn't spill over onto his students, or keep him from teaching the material thoroughly.
c. making sure the principal doesn't hear him, because this kind of comment is unprofessional and inappropriate.
d. relaxing, because fractions are really groovy and fun.
b
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