Feeling like a failure?

Failure is defined as the deficiency of success.  It can cause a state of despondency for many.  Some believe that failure is a disease that plagues them, while others think it is the only way reach success.  No matter how one views failure, at some point a person is going to experience what it is like to fail.  Students and teachers at John I. Burton have their own opinions on failure in the classroom and how to deal with it.

Mathematics teacher, Mrs. Wampler, believes that her students cannot truly fail unless they give up.  Her motto is "Try, fail, adjust," to receive better results the next time.  "Never give up; not everything will be easy," states Wampler.  The students at Burton also have their own opinions on classroom failure.  Sophomore Logan L. thinks he could do more to prevent failure on classroom assignments, like ask more questions to make sure he understand the material.  Logan, along with Jonah C., believe failing grades in the classroom lead to additional effort being put forth by the student in order to grasp concepts not previously understood.

Failure is a discouraging topic that many students know far too well.  Even though failure is inevitable, most students agree that a positive attitude is the key to recover from their defeat.  Sophomore, Jackson B. expresses that failure in the classroom is a way to progress: "Failure is not the end of it, but it helps you move forward."    

Written By: Tiffany A. and Paloma B.