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Getting Students to Succeed

A great way to handle potentially “difficult” students is to encourage them to get into in chess. They love getting the opportunity to beat the teacher at something, but in playing and getting good at it, students learn problem solving skills and a work ethic. I have a seminar class at the school where I work at that is designed to be a study hall/ club/meet with teacher time/etc. I often use chess to encourage kids who are having trouble wanting to do their homework. I have them do half, then get a chance to beat me at chess, then do the other half. And now if you'll permit me, I was very proud of this checkmate I managed to achieve against a kid who has been really pressing to beat me.

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