You are a first grade teacher. A Korean student comes into your class in April. During a discussion of age and birthdays, this student says that she is 8 years old. The other students in your class are turning seven. The office tells you that she has been correctly placed. You insist that she be placed in a lower level class room so she can catch up with her peers.

Question

You are a first      grade teacher. A Korean student comes into your class in April. During a      discussion of age and birthdays, this student says that she is 8 years      old. The other students in your class are turning seven. The office tells      you that she has been correctly placed. You insist that she be placed      in a lower level class room so she can catch up with her peers.

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	False

GPT 3.5 · Answer

False

It is not appropriate to insist that the student be placed in a lower level classroom based solely on their age compared to their peers. Age is not always an accurate indicator of a student's academic abilities or readiness. It is important to consider the student's individual needs, strengths, and learning style before making any placement decisions. Instead, the teacher should work with the student to provide additional support and resources to help them catch up with their peers if necessary.