It is interesting teaching those who are far behind grade level in math. Many of them are ready to think, but not in conventional, abstract ways. I am ready to begin my 4th year teaching high school freshmen, and for the 3rd year will teach chess. My obsersavations on students who are 3-5 years behind (according to state standards) are as follows.
1) The boys overwhelmingly enjoy the competitive nature of chess.
2) About 1 out of 4 students absolutely fall in love with the game.
3) It is a wonderful way to reach the mind of those who are not normally tuned into school.
It is nice when something like chess enriches both the teacher and the students in the classroom.
Mike Burke
Lompoc High School
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