Why do teachers randomly pick on people to answer the questions?...?

Question

I mean why would they pick someone all the different reasons why?

Answer 1

Sometimes they do it to some students because they are too shy to actually raise their hand. A teacher may be trying to challenge this kind of student to try to get them to open up a little bit more.These students may actually be really intelligent and have the right answers but can't overcome their social anxiety. There are several cases where a teacher may randomly call on someone though, this is just one idea.

Answer 2

Participation is an assessment tool. A teacher randomly picks students to assess their learning and to pull the reluctant student into the discussion. These factors allow the teacher to know if the student is having problems with the work or lets the teacher know that the student understands the work, can analyze, etc.

Answer 3

They're testing the knowledge of the students. It often isn't random anyway, but they select students who are on the quiet side and wouldn't volunteer an answer of their own accord. Many teachers also pick someone they suspect isn't paying attention, to make them buck their ideas up. Also, if a class knows that anyone could be chosen to answer a question, they're likely to concentrate more. If the same 2/3 students were asked every time, the rest would go to sleep !

Answer 4

Teachers have different reasons for picking different kids to answer the question. They want to make sure everyone is paying attention and that they all understand.



If someone constantly has their hands up the teacher assumes they know and tries to give someone else a chance.



Sometimes when you hide behind the book, they assume you are not paying attention and call on you.



By all means, they do not intentially try to embarass you for giving the wrong answer.

Answer 5

Teachers like to make sure that the whole class understands the work. You will probably notice that he/she picks on the quieter members of the class. This is to get the whole class involved in class discussions and make sure they are not stuck on anything.

Answer 6

Sometimes if they see that you aren't paying attention or if it looks like you are understanding they will pick you. Its usually not to embarrass you or anything. They just want to make sure you are understanding the material.

Answer 7

It keep pupils on their toes....so they have to listen....i was always picked on at the beginning of every year because i have an unusual name and teachers liked to get used to it at the beginning of the year!



PURE PAIN!

Answer 8

Well they wanna see if all the people know it

I mean if they always chose the same ppl how can the teacher know if all the other ppl know the stuff or not??

Answer 9

They're testing the knowledge of students. Its a teaching tactic.

Answer 10

Because they're making sure everyone is paying attention and understands the subject.

Answer 11

Because they were bullied by teachers in school and are getting revenge!

Answer 12

to make sure everyone is on their toes and everyone is ready to answer. that's y its at random

Answer 13

keep students attention

Answer 14

To see what you know.

Answer 15

TO EMBARRASS THE DUM PEOPLE

Answer 16

i kno thats wat happens 2 me, i fink they do tht 2 make sure ur listening or summit

Answer 17

idk i hate that!! grrr...